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7 - Integumentary System Flashcards

1
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Which condition could be caused by consuming too much carotene?

A

Orange-tinted appearance of the skin

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2
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The study of the skin and its pathology is called ____

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Dermatology

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3
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The sebaceous glands form ______

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Oil

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4
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The skin aids in the synthesis of _____

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Vitamin D

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5
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Which structure forms prespiration?

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Sudiferous glands

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6
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The ____ is the most superficial layer of skin.

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Epidermis

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7
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_____ is caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood.

A

Cyanosis

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8
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A pigment produced in the skin that gives skin color is ______

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Melanin

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9
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Candida Albicans is a _______

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Fungus

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10
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Skin that has hardened is ________

A

Scleroderma

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11
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Tactile cells are also known as ______

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Merkel cells

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12
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______ makes the skin waterproof.

A

Keratin

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13
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A ___ is a large blister.

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Bulla

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14
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Goose bumps are caused by the ______

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Arrector pilli

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15
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____ is a contagious condition and a contraindication.

 a. Rosacea
 b. Alopecia
 c. Scabies
 d. Seborrheic Keratosis
A

Scabies

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16
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Hair and nails; also known as dermal appendages.

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Accessory structures

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17
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A type of gland that develops along the hair follicles and starts secreting at the onset of puberty. It produces odorless sweat, which supports the growth of bacteria; bacteria in sweat create body odor.

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Apocrine sweat gland

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18
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The precursor to vitamin A.

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Carotene

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19
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A protein in connective tissue that gives the skin strength and flexibility.

A

Collagen

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20
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An inflammation of the skin.

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Dermatitis

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21
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A disorder of the skin involving lesions or eruptions, in which there is usually no inflammation.

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Dermatosis

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22
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The deeper connective tissue layer of the skin; the thick skin.

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Dermis

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23
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A gland in the skin that extracts material from blood to form excretions.

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Duct gland

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24
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A coiled tubular gland found all over the body that produces sweat directly onto the skin.

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Eccrine sweat gland

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25
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A protein in connective tissue that gives skin it’s elastic properties.

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Elastin

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26
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A peripheral end of a sensory nerve with filaments that end freely in the tissue

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Free nerve ending

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27
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A tube-shaped depression in the dermis; extends to the hypodermis and gives rise to keratinized epidermal cells, or hair.

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Hair follicle

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28
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A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

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Hemoglobin

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29
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The deepest (or subcutaneous) layer of the skin; includes areole and adipose tissue

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Hypodermis

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30
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A type of nerve terminal found in the skin, the mouth, and eyelids; sensitive to cold.

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Krause end bulb

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31
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A type of white blood cell found in the epidermis that helps protect the body from invading bacteria and/or viruses.

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Langerhans cell

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32
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A small, oval sensory body found in the papillae of the skin.

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Meissner corpuscle

33
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A small, oval body found in the terminating ends of some of the tiny branches of sensory nerves of the skin.

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Pacinian corpuscle

34
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A sensory organ found in the subcutaneous connective tissue of the fingers.

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Ruffini ending

35
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A layer of the epidermis.

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Stratum

36
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What waterproofs the skin?

A

Lamellar granules

37
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Another term for hypodermis.

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Subcutaneous layer

38
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The fat layer of the hypodermis.

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Adipose tissue

39
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A flat, small, discolored area of the skin (e.g., a freckle).

A

Macule

40
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An elevated , firm, circular area, such as a wart or mole.

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Papule

41
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A small, pus-filled lesion or bump on the skin surface.

A

Pustule

42
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A small, rounded nodule, lesion, or prominence attached to bone, mucous membrane, or skin.

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Tubercle

43
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An abnormal mass of tissue that results from excessive cell division; can be benign or malignant.

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Tumor

44
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A small fluid-filled blister.

A

Vesicle

45
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The scab that forms on a healing wound.

A

Crust

46
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A crack in the skin, such as chapped lips or chapped hands.

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Fissure

47
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An accumulation of epidermal flakes, such as dandruff.

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Scale

48
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Fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after injury.

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Scar

49
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An open lesion on the skin usually extending to the dermis, the layer below the skin; usually associated with redness, serious moisture, and irritation until scabbing occurs.

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Ulcer

50
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An itchy, swollen lesion that goes away after a few hours.

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Wheal

51
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A yellow discoloration that may be related to blood diseases, inflammation of the liver, or a blockage in the bile duct.

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Jaundice

52
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A paleness of the skin most often caused by a lack of circulation.

A

Pallor or blanching

53
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A darkening of the skin that is caused by Addison disease.

A

Bronzing

54
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Another term for bruising.

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Hematoma

55
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A disease of the sebaceous glands that can also involve the hair follicles, is characterized by inflammatory lesions, such as papules and pustules, as well as noninflammatory lesions, such as blackheads and whiteheads.

A

Acne

56
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An absence of body hair where hair usually exists.

A

Alopecia

57
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A benign tumor in the skin that is made of distended blood vessels or lymph vessels that usually are irregularly shaped.

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Angioma

58
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The most common form skin cancer; a malignant growth most often found on fair-skinned people, usually on the face or on other areas exposed to the sun.

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Basal cell carcinoma

59
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A small mass of hardened fat and cellular debris that appears most frequently on the face and upper body; an open comedone.

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Blackhead

60
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A thickened area of the keratin layer of the epidermis that results from repeated friction or pressure.

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Callus

61
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An acute bacterial infection of the deep subcutaneous tissue characterized by redness and swelling; may affect whole muscle.

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Cellulitis

62
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An infected sore or blister occurring on the lips or mouth, caused by the herpes simplex virus.

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Cold sore

63
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A lesion characterized as open or closed.

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Comedone

64
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A keratinized horny layer in the epidermis of the foot.

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Corn

65
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A superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails; sometimes refers to ringworm or athlete’s foot.

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Dermatophytosis

66
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Also known as a boil, a growth that results from a staph infection in a hair follicle or sweat gland.

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Furuncle

67
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Small parasites that adhere to the skin and cause an itchy, red rash.

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Lice

68
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A benign clump of fat cells.

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Lipoma

69
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A malignant tumor arising from the deep, pigment-producing cells of the skin; the leading cause of death related to skin lesions. It is irregularly shaped and varies in color.

A

Malignant melanoma

70
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A benign pigmented skin lesion.

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Mole

71
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An ulcer of the neural tissue.

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Neurotrophic ulcer

72
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Referring to the fold of skin surrounding the nails.

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Periungual

73
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Extreme itching.

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Pruritus

74
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A chronic skin disorder of the face caused by inflammation of the cheeks, nose, forehead and eyelids.

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Rosacea

75
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A benign lesion caused by excessive growth of the top layer of skin

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Seborrheic keratosis

76
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A harmless polyp-like growth of epidermis and fibrous tissue growing outward.

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Skin tag

77
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A general term that refers to a ringworm or similar fungal infections; also called dermatophytosis.

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Tinea

78
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A skin condition characterized by the appearance of irregular white patches, resulting from the loss of pigment-producing cells.

A

Vitiligo

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