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Biology 2320 - Human Anatomy > 05/11/2023 Notes > Flashcards

05/11/2023 Notes Flashcards

1
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What are some differences between thick and thin skin?

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Thick skin contains all 5 layers of the epidermis, but have no hair follicles or sebaceous glands. Thin skin only have 4/5 layers of the epidermis and contain hair follicles and sebaceous glands.

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What are sebaceous glands?

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Oil glands found on the skin

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What layer of the epidermis is missing in thin skin?

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Stratum Lucidum

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4
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What three pigments contribute to skin color?

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Melanin, hemoglobin, carotene

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5
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Melanocytes synthesize what?

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Melanin

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6
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What shades does melanin give to the skin?

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Yellow, red, brown, and black

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7
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Where is hemoglobin found?

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In red blood cells within dermal blood vessels

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8
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What creates a reddish/pink color in the skin?

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Hemoglobin

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9
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What foods give skin carotene?

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Squash, corn, carrots

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10
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Carotene turns the skin into what color?

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Yellow-orange

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11
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What is carotene converted into?

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Vitamin A

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12
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Where does carotene accumulate?

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Keratinocytes of stratum corneum and subcutaneous fat

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13
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What are some examples of abnormalities in skin color? (7)

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Albinism, vitiligo, cyanosis, acrocyanosis, pallor, jaundice, erythema

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14
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What is caused by little to no production of melanin in the skin that results in a pale skin color over the entire body?

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Albinism

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15
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What is vitiligo?

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A skin discoloration caused by lack of melanin on the skin, resulting in patches of lighter skin color

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16
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What does cyanosis signify?

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Poor blood oxygenation

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17
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Where is acrocyanosis typically found?

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In the extremities (fingers and toes)

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18
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What is deoxyhemoglobin?

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Poorly oxygenated hemoglobin that has a bluish tint

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What skin discoloration is signified by lack of hemoglobin or red blood cells, paleness, or anemia?

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Pallor

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20
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What is jaundice caused by?

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Excess bilirubin

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21
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What is a breakdown product of hemoglobin?

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Bilirubin

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22
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What can jaundice signify?

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Liver damage from alcoholism

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23
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What is redness of the skin?

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Erythema

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24
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What is another name for Livor Mortis?

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Postmortem Lividity

25
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What is postmortem lividity used for?

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Used in identifying a time of death; blanching occurs 1-2 hours after death and stops after 8 hours

26
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What are four types of skin markings?

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Moles, freckles, hemangioma, and epidermal skin ridges

27
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What is a nevus caused by?

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Moles are caused by excessive melanocytes

28
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What is melanoma?

A

Most dangerous form of skin cancer

29
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What is caused by overactive melanocytes that produces lots of melanin?

A

Freckles

30
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What is a congenital abnormality that results in skin discoloration from blood vessels that proliferate and tend to become a birthmark for life?

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Hemangioma

31
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What are some examples of hemangioma?

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Port-wine stain, salmon patches, strawberry hemangioma

32
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What creates epidermal skin ridges, or fingerprints?

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Large folds and valleys of both dermal and epidermal tissue

33
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Where are epidermal skin ridges found?

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Fingers, palms, toes, soles

34
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Do people have identical epidermal skin ridges?

A

No, the majority of people have unique epidermal skin ridges

35
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What is found deep to the epidermis and superficial to the hypodermis?

A

Dermis

36
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Blood vessels in the dermis nourish what structures?

A

Living portion of the epidermis and numerous supporting components of skin

37
Q

The dermis contains lots of what? (5)

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Collagen, elastic fibers, blood vessels, nerves, and epithelial glands

38
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What are the two layers of the dermis?

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Stratum Papillarosum (papillary layer) and Stratum Reticularosum (reticular layer)

39
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The stratum papillarosum contains lots of what?

A

Nerve endings

40
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Epidermal ridges and dermal papillae found in the papillary layer do what?

A

Increase area of contact between the dermis and epidermis

41
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The stratum reticularosum contains lots of what?

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Collagen and elastic fibers that contribute to the skin’s strength and elasticity

42
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What are some other names for stretch marks?

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Lineae Albicantes or Striae

43
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How are stretch marks formed?

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Rapid stretching of reticular layer of dermis which tears collagen fibers

44
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What causes skin wrinkling and sagging?

A

Aging, reduced elasticity of skin, and excessive exposure to UV light

45
Q

What are Lines of Cleavage (tension lines)?

A

Linear orientation of the skin formed by collagen and elastic fibers

46
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What significance to lines of cleavage hold in surgery?

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Parallel cuts to lines of cleavage promotes healing, reduces scarring, and suturing becomes easier

47
Q

What is the common name for Decubitus Ulcers?

A

Bed sores

48
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How are bed sores formed?

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Continuous pressure on a body part that reduces blood flow and results in cell death

49
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What are common locations for decubitus ulcers?

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Sacrum, ischial tuberosities, and greater trochanter

50
Q

How are bed sores prevented in patients that are unable to move themselves?

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By moving them around every two hours

51
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Is the hypodermis considered part of the integument?

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No, but the hypodermis is closed associated with the integument

52
Q

What can be found in the hypodermis?

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Adipose tissue (fat), blood vessels, and loose fibrous connective tissue

53
Q

Why is the hypodermis a good target for subcutaneous therapeutic drug injections?

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The hypodermis has a good blood supply

54
Q

Where is the majority of fat (adipose tissue) found?

A

In the hypodermis

55
Q

What is liposuction?

A

A highly invasive procedure that sucks out fat

56
Q

Where are nails found?

A

On the distal dorsum of digits

57
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What are the functions of nails?

A

Protect the digits and aids in grasping small objects

58
Q

What do hardened, transparent stratum corneum form?

A

Nails

59
Q

Why do toenails grow slower than fingernails?

A

Toenails have less blood supply than fingernails

Biology 2320 - Human Anatomy (32 decks)

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