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6- Effects Of The Environment On The Skin Flashcards

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What is the medical term insults refer to?

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The skin is a vital organ, list some factors that may cause it damage

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What is toxic epidermal necrolysis?

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List the potential types of environmental ‘insults’ upon the skin

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What protective features of the skin stop it from drying?

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What protective features of the skin stop it from friction or impact?

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What protective features of the skin stop it from heat?

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What protective features of the skin stop it from cold?

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What protective features of the skin stop it from burns or injuries?

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What protective features of the skin stop it from radiation or sunlight?

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What protective features of the skin stop it from infections?

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What are the skins normal adaptations to temperature changes?

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How does the skin adapt via thermoregulation in response to changes in temperature?

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What happens if the thermoregulatory system is shut off for too long?

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How can thermoregulation link to emotion?

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What gives human skin its colour?

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What is the function of melanin?

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What are the functions of melanocytes?

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What is the function of melanocytes in UV protection?

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How does tanning of the skin occur?

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What is eumelanin?

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What is pheomelanin?

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What are Langerhans cells? and State their function

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What is an abnormal effect of the environment caused by friction/scratching?

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How many types of UV rays are there, and how are they characterised?
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What is an abnormal effect of the environment caused by UV irradiation?
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What is a sunburn and what is it caused by?
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What are naevi?
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What are freckles?
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What are the 2 types of skin cancers?
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What is the good side of UV radiation?
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What are the 3 types of burns and how are they characterised?
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What is irritant contact dermatitis?
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What is allergen contact dermatitis?
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Which is more common: Allergen contact dermatitis or Irritant contact dermatitis?
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What is the immune systems response to an allergens?
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What is paronychia?
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What is tinea capitus?
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What is the portal of entry for an infection?
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Give an example how impaired immunity predisposes to infection.

Physiology- The Muscleoskeletal System And The Skin (6 decks)

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