Chapter 7 Flashcards
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integumentary/o-
skin
cutane/o-
skin
-ous
pertaining to
cut/i-
skin
derm/o-
skin
dermat/o-
skin
derm/o-
skin
Epidermis
outermost layer of skin, ketatin, a hard, fibroud protein
epi-
upon
melanin
a dark brwon or black pigment/chemical subs
Suntan
increase sun UV rays= excessive/incresase melanin
Sunburn
prolong sun exposure= decrease melanin absorption
sebum
fat
sudor/i-
sweat
fer/o-
to bear
piloerection
goose bump, erector muscles at the base of the hair follicle
Pil/o-
hair
erect/o-
to stand up
Ecchymosis
a 3 cm in diameter or larger area of hemorrhage under the skin
Ecchym/o-
blood in tissues
contusion
bleeding of any size under the skin bruising
hematoma
elevated collection of blood under the skin
hemat/o-
blood
-oma
tumor, mass