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AP 4 2.0 Flashcards

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inflamed, plugged sebaceous gland duct, common in acne conditions; also called a blackhead

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comedo

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primary organ of the integumentary system; the skin

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cutaneous membrane

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skinfold covering the root of the nail

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cuticle

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bluish appearance of the skin caused by deficient oxygenation of the blood

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cyanosis

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tiny bumps in the upper region of the dermis that forms part of the dermal-epidermal junction and produces the ridges and grooves of fingerprints

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dermal papillae

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junction between the thin epidermal layer of the skin and the dermal layer providing support for the epidermis

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dermal-epidermal junction

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the deeper of the two major layers of the skin, composed of dense fibrous connective tissue interspersed with glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels; sometimes called the true skin

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dermis

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relating to an exocrine gland with secretory cells that release secretions by exocytosis without losing part of the cell, as occurs in apocrine glands

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eccrine

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any of a group of small sweat glands distributed over the total body surface

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eccrine sweat gland

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“false” skin; outermost layer of the skin

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epidermis

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membrane composed of epithelial tissue with an underlying layer of connective tissue

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epithelial membrane

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minor burn causing only minimal discomfort and no blistering; the epidermis may peel but no dermal injury occurs

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first-degree burn

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a pocket-like structure, such as the cylindrical pocket from which a hair grows or fluid-filled sacs in the thyroid gland or ovary

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follicle

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A full-thickness burn that destroys both dermis and epidermis and also extends below the subcutaneous tissue to damage underlying tissues such as muscles or bone

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fourth-degree burn

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burn that (1) destroys epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue and (2) extends below the skin and subcutaneous tissue to reach muscle and bone

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full-thickness burn

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a small tube where hair growth occurs

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hair follicle

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a small cap-shaped cluster of cells located at the base of the follicle where hair growth begins

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hair papilla

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the loose, ordinary tissue just under the skin and superficial to the muscles; also called subcutaneous tissue or superficial fascia

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hypodermis

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a malignant neoplasm (cancer) of the skin characterized by a purplish spots

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Kaposi sarcoma (KS)

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protective protein substance found in hair, nails, outer skin cells, and horny tissues

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keratin

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sensory receptor with a layered encapsulation found deep in the dermis that detects pressure on the skin surface

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Lamellar (pacini) corpuscle

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22
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fibrous connective tissue underlying the epithelium in mucous membranes

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lamina propria

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23
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the extremely fine, soft hair found on a newborn infant

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lanugo

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crescent shaped white area under the proximal nail bed

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lunula

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25
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cancerous

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malignant

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26
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brown skin pigment

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melanin

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a malignant neoplasm (cancer) of the pigment-producing cells of the skin

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melanoma

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thin layer or sheet

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membrane

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the transitional area where the skin and mucous membrane sheet

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mucocutaneous junction

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epithelial membranes that line body surfaces opening directly to the exterior and secrete a thick, slippery material called mucus

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mucous membrane

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thick, slippery material that is secreted by the mucous membrane and keeps the membrane moist

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mucus

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the visible part of the nail

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nail body

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term used to describe both minor burn injury and more severe burns that injure both epidermis and dermis

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partial-thickness burn

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membrane surrounding the heart

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pericardium

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large, moist, slippery sheet of serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity

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peritoneum

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inflammation of the serous membranes in the abdominopelvic cavity; sometimes a serious complication of an infected appendix

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peritonitis

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transparent, watery liquid released by glands in the skin that eliminates ammonia and uric acid and helps maintain body temperature; also known as sweat

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perspiration

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colored substance

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pigment

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the serous membrane in the thoracic cavity that lines each pleural cavity and covers the lungs

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pleura

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inflammation of the pleura

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pleurisy

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pin-point size opening on the skin that serves as the outlet of a small duct from the eccrine sweat glands

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pore

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oil-producing gland found in the skin

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sebaceous gland

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secretion of sebaceous glands, also known as “nature’s skin cream”

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sebum

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a partial-thickness burn injury that often involves damage to the dermis

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second-degree burn

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a two-layered epithelial membrane that lines body cavities and covers the surfaces of organs

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serous membrane

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malignant tumor of the epidermis; slow growing cancer that is capable of metastasizing

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squamous cell carcinoma

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the tough outer layer of the epidermis; cells are filled with keratin

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stratum corneum

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the innermost of the tightly packed epithelial cells of the epidermis; cells in this layer are able to reproduce themselves

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stratum germinativum

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administration of substances into the subcutaneous layer beneath the skin

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subcutaneous injection

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tissue below the layers of skin; made up of loose connective tissue and lipid

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subcutaneous tissue

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sweat gland

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sudoriferous gland

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hypodermis; subcutaneous layer beneath the dermis

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superficial fascia

53
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exocrine gland that produces sweat

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sweat gland

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the thick, colorless lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane

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synovial fluid

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connective tissue membrane lining the spaces between bones and joints that secretes synovial fluid

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synovial membrane

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large, encapsulated sensory neuron of the skin for light or discriminative touch; also known as the meissner corpuscle

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tactile (meissner) corpuscle

57
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involves complete destruction of both epidermis and dermis with injury extending into subcutaneous tissue

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third-degree burn

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basement membrane. layer of the serous membrane that lines the walls of a body cavity (forms the lining of the body cavity)

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parietal

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basement membrane. the portion of the membrane that folds inward to cover the surface of organs within a body cavity (covers the organs found in the cavity)

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visceral

60
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(know) epithelial membranes are avascular and connective tissue membranes are vascular

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61
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What are the 3 types of epithelial tissue membranes?

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#1 cutaneous membrane
#2 serous membranes
#3 mucous membranes
62
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What are 5 functions of the skin

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#1 protection
#2 temperature regulation
#3 sense organ activity
#4 excretion
#5 synthesis of vitamin D

(PETSS, protection, excretion, temperature regulation, sense organ activity, synthesis of vitamin D)

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What are the 5 warning signs of melanoma?

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#1 asymmetry
#2 border
#3 color
#4 diameter
#5 evolving
64
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The classification and seriousness of a burn injury, as well as appropriate treatment and the possibility for recovery, are determined by 3 major factors :

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#1 total body surface area affected
#2 depth and number of tissue layers involved
#3 type of homeostatic mechanisms disrupted, such as respiratory or blood pressure control and fluid and electrolyte balace
65
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(know) 5% of our blood supply is in our skin

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66
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(know) reticular layer makes up 80% of the skin

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67
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(know) burns : capillary formability occurs, which means fluid shifts to try to heal the burn. Hypoglycemic shock 24 hours after burn is a risk. Replace fluid.

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(know) hypertonic ; shrinks cells

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69
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(know) isotonic means equal

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70
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(know) hypotonic ; cells get large and rupture

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71
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(know) isotonic solutions have normal saline and lactated ringers (LR).

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72
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(know) fluid resuscitation with burns, use lactated ringers (LR)

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(know) 15 to 20 percent, or more, total BSA that will change the cardiac output (circulating volume)

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74
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(know) 2nd degree or greater or partial thickness or greater to be at risk of hyperglycemic shock and needing fluid resuscitation

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