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Chapter 3: Physiology/Histology Flashcards

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The study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures including physical and chemical processes

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Physiology

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The largest organ in the body

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Skin or integumentary system

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Appendages of the skin include…

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Hair
nails
sweat glands
oil glands

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Is a barrier that protects against harmful chemicals and bacteria preventing infection

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Skin

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Are most abundant in the fingertips and are designed to be one of the most sensitive parts of the body

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Sensory nerve fibers

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Is a thin yet strong protective barrier to outside elements in microorganisms

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 The skin

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Has an average pH of 5.5

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Acid mantle

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Sensory nerve fibers are most abundant in the

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 fingertips

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It’s part of the skins natural barrier function

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Acid mantle

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The water loss caused by evaporation on the skin surface

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Transepidermal water loss(TEWL)

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The body’s average internal thermostat is set at..

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98.6°F/ 37°C

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Also known as sweat glands; excrete perspiration

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Sudoriferous Glands

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Is the skins mechanism that protects us from irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss

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Barrier function

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Is an oily substance that protects the surface of the skin and lubricate both the skin and hair

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 sebum

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Inflammation of hair follicles

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Folliculitis

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Is composed of loose connection tissue or subcutis tissue

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Subcutaneous Layer

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Is 25 times thicker than the epidermidis

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Dermis

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The denser and deeper layer of the dermis and is comprised meaning of collagen and elastin

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Reticular Layer

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Also known as hypodermis are superficial fascia

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Subcutaneous Layer

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Also known as adipose tissue

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Subcutis Tissue

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Connects the dermis to the epidermis

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Papillary layer

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Is the fibrous protein that forms elastic tissue and gives skin its elasticity

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Elastin

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Not beyond the DEJ means

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The aesthetician cannot treat the skin beyond the epidermis

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Is the outer most layer of the skin

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Epidermis

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Estheticians’ scope of practice references working on the epidermis, not the dermis unless…
They are working under the direction of a physician or other licensed medical practitioner such as a nurse practitioner, naturopathic physician, or physician assistant.
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About 95% of the epidermis is made up
Keratinocytes
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In this active layer, stem cells undergo continuous cell division to replenish the skin cells that are regularly shed from the surface
Stratum Germinativum
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The stratum germinativum also contains..
Melanocytes
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Keratin and intercellular lipids are formed in the
Stratum Granulosum
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Is a thin clear layer of dead skin cells under the stratum corneum
Stratum Lucidum
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Keratinocytes are continually shed from the skin in a process called..
Desquamation
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The average adult cell turnover rate is every
28 days depending on age, lifestyle, and health
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The production of keratin and intracellular lipids also takes place here
Stratum Granulosum
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Differences in genetic skin color are due to…
The amount of melanin activated in the skin and the way it is distributed
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These individuals have more activity in their melanocytes
Individuals with darker skin and melanin
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Is the enzyme that stimulates melanocytes and thus produces melanin
Tyrosinase
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Products that suppress melanin production by interrupting biochemical processes are referred to
Tyrosinase Inhibitors
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Is the technical term for nail
Onyx
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How long does it take a fingernail to fully grow out
4 to 6 months
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Cord like bundles of fibers made up of neurons through which sensory stimuli and motor impulses pass between the brain or other parts of the central nervous system and the eyes, glands, muscles, and other parts of the body
Nerves
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There are two types of nerves;
Motor and sensory
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Nerve fibers send messages to this system to tell the brain to react to heat and cold
Central nervous system
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Motor nerve fibers stimulate muscles such as the…
Arrector Pili Muscles
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Motor nerves attached to the sweat or oil glands
Secretory Nerve Fibers
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These nerve fibers send messages to the central nervous system and brain to react to heat cold pain pressure in touch
Sensory or efferent(motor)
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Contains two types of duct glands each producing different substances. 
Dermis
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Secrete oil while the sudoriferous glands excrete sweat
Sebaceous Glands
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They regulate excretion from the sweat glands and control sebum output to the surface of the skin
Secretory nerve fibers
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Excess fluid loss can result in the loss of
Electrolytes
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The excretion of sweat is controlled by the…
Nervous system
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Are most active during emotional changes
Apocrine glands
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Glands that are larger on the face and scout then on the rest of the body
Sebaceous glands
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A loss of this can lead to dehydration in the body
Electrolytes
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It’s sensitive to adrenaline so sweating can occur during times of anxiety stress fear sexual arousal and pain
Apocrine function
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In order to survive cells need these important elements:
Nourishment, protection and the ability to function properly through respiration, circulation, elimination of wastes, and continual replacement or proliferation.
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Play an important role in the immune system by attacking virus infected cells foreign cells and cancer cells
T cells
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Ingredients that stimulate skin cell turnover and reduce visible signs of aging
Vitamin A Aha (alphahydroxy acids) alpha lipoic acid and other growth factors
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What has the greatest impact on how our skin ages?
The sun and UV electromagnetic radiation
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Gets their name from the thymus gland where they mature..
T cells
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What percentage of our aging is caused by sun exposure?
80 to 85%
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Also known as burning rays causing burning of the skin as well as tanning aging and cancer. 
UVB radiation
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is a critical process in a complex task that is necessary for cells to survive
The prevention of free radical formation
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Examples of antioxidants: 
Proteins enzymes vitamins metabolites 
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Elevation in blood sugar 
Glycation
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As estrogen is depleted, skin…
Begins to lose its tone
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Often suggested to balance estrogen for women experiencing menopause
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
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Lipids are protective oils and are part of the…..between epidermal cells
Intercellular matrix
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This will remove and deplete lipids.
Exfoliation
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Mitosis occurs in the stratum
Germinativum
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Squamous cells are...
flat, scaly cells
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Skin is thickest on the
Palms
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Which cells in the basal layer produce pigment granules?
Melanocytes
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Nerves are made up of
Neurons
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Eccrine glands openings connect____instead of pore openings.
Oil glands

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