Chapter 11 review questions Flashcards
The skin consists of __ layers and is part of the ___ system.
3, integumentary
____ is essential for healthy skin.
proper nutrition
Name 7 functions of the skin
protection, temperature regulation, storage, immunoregulation, secretion, vitamin D production, and sensory perception
Shampoos are more effective if left on the skin about ___ to ___ minutes before rising.
5 to 10 minutes
Keratolytics and keratoplastics are known as ____
Antiseborrheic
Name the 4 stages of wound healing.
Inflammatory, debridement, repair, maturation
What does an astringent do to the skin?
Has drying and cleansing properties
Tissue irritation may be caused by counterirritants.
T/F
true
Patients are commonly presented for skin problems when in reality they may have a ____ illness.
systemic
Why are behavioral type drugs used in treating skin illness?
to keep the animal from excessive self-licking and or mutilation
All patients presented for dermatologic problems have an underlying systemic illness. T/F
False
The ___ is the largest organ in the body.
skin
Increased skin irritation may result in hyperpigmentation of the skin. T/F
True
Humans have multiple hairs per follicle, but animals have one hair per follicle. T/F
false
Shampoos should be left on the animal’s skin for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing. T/F
True
