Chapter 8 Flashcards
(134 cards)
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Skin histology
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Microscopic study of the skins tissue
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Integumentary system
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The skin and its layers
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Dermatology
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Study of the skin, it’s structure, functions, diseases, and treatment
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Tiny openings that allow sweat or sebum to pass through the surface of the skin are called:
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Pores
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A complex mixture of fatty acids that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable is known as:
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Sebum
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Skin physiology
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Study of the skins functions
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Skin-know as the protective layer
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Epidermis
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The epidermis is primarily composed of
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Keratinocytes
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Toughest layer of the epidermis
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Stratum corneum
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Keratinocytes on the surface of the skin remain tightly interconnected by intercellular connections called
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Desmosomes
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“Spiny” irregularly shaped cells are located in the:
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Stratum spinosum
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The layer of skin in which the cells are most regularly shaped and resemble many tiny granules is the:
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Stratum granulosum
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A strong protein substance that, when broken down, form bundles that strengthen and give structure to the skin is:
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Collagen
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Referred to as the “true skin”
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Dermis
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Not a receptor of sensation in the dermal layer of the skin
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Mast cells
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What do sudoriferous-glands produce?
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Sweat
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Apocrine glands are not located on:
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Feet
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Eccrine glands are not abundant in this area:
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Underarm area
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What is the male hormone that influences the production of sebum
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Androgen
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What is the structure that insulates and acts as a shock absorber to protect the bones
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Subcutaneous layer
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What is the name of the connective tissue that holds bones to other bones to form joints
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Ligaments
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Not a form of tissue found in the skin
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Keratinocytes
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Not a type of sensory cell
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Microphages
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The removal of dead skin that stimulates new cell growth is called
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Exfoliation
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Not a factor of skin absorption
Hair follicles
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Refers to a change in structure of the skin tissue
Lesion
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Which secondary lesion is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore
Crust
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A hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the skin, characterized by dry, sensitive, irritated skin is called
Atopic dermatitis
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An allergic reaction that produces an eruption of wheals is known as
Hives
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Highly contagious viral infection that causes an eruptive, blister-like cluster
Herpes simplex
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Warts are not commonly found where:
Legs
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A chronic inflammatory condition of the face in which the small capillaries of the face become dilated and inflamed is called
Rosacea
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What does not cause acne
Eating too much chocolate
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What is another name for a whitehead
Closed comedo
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Not a myth for acne
Acne can be cleared up
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An ingredient used to dry, exfoliate and help in killing bacteria
Benzoyl peroxide
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A foul smelling perspiration caused by yeast and bacteria that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin is called
Bromidrosis
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Small elevated growths that can easily be removed by a physician
Skin tags
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What is a congenital disease that results in the failur of the skin to produce melanin
Albinism
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A birthmark or congenital mole is called
Nevus
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A freckle is called an
Lentigo
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A term used to identify a rapid onset of an intense and severe condition
Acute
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The term used to describe symptoms that are frequent and continuing is
Chronic
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A swelling of tissue or skin caused by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues is called
Edema
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Which of the following is the term for the buildup of skin cells on the epidermis
Keratosis
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An inflammation in the skin that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin, is known as:
Pruritis
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Which of the following describes a disease that is active internally throughout the body system
Systemic disease
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6 primary functions of the skin
Protection,secretion,regulation,absorption,excretion,sensation
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Toughest layer of epidermis
Stratum corneum
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Medical term predicting the probable course and outcome of a condition,disorder, or disease
Prognosis
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An inheritable disease that can be triggered by environmental factors
Psoriasis
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The body's cushioning acts as a shock absorber and insulator
Subcontaneous layer
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Complex mixture of fatty substances that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable
Sebum
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Fights infections
Microphage
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Recognizes antigen and assists in destroying them
T-cells
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Common myth, cause of acne
Eating chocolate causes acne
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Allows sweat or sebum to pass through the surface of the skin
Pores
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Lowest layer of epidermis, contains basal cells
Stratum germinativum
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Inflammation that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin
Pruritus
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Fluid filled elevation in skin caused by localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis
Vesicle or blister
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Produce pigment granules that give color to the skin
Melanocytes located in germinativum
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Process of absorption into the skin
Transdermal penetration
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What do sebaceous glands produce
Sebum
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Sudoriferous glands produce a mixture of water, urea, electrolytes and lactic acid
Sweat
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Caused by pathogenic bacteria or virus entering the body or skin and multiplying to the point of interfering with the body's natural state
Infection
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What is not a pigmentation disorder
Anhidrosis
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Granules or dying cells on their way to the skins surface
Stratum granulosum
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Condition caused by excess secretion on the sebaceous gland
Seborrhea
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Tri-color yeast infection, non-contagious hypo pigmented
Tinea versicolor
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Oily skin rash, scaly pinkish-yellow patches
Seborrheic dermatitis
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Light pressure and cold receptors
Meissner's corpuscles
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Study of the cause of diseases, disorders or conditions
Etiology
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Swelling of tissue or skin caused by an excessive accumulation of the fluid in the tissue
Edema
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Holds bone to bone
Ligaments
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The two layers of the dermis
Papillary and reticular
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Carry lymph
Lymphocytes
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The build up of skin cells on the epidermis
Keratosis
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Chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands
Acne
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Painful infection of a hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue
Furuncle or boil
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A group of inherited conditions that results in the failure of skin to produce melanin
Albinism
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Moderate acne that has an increased number of open and closed comedones as well as an occasional papule or pustule
Type 2 acne
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Fungal infection affecting the trunk, legs or arms, characterized by a pink to red rash and itching
Tinea corporis
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What layer contains intercellular connections
Stratum spinosum
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Regular shape, are skin-colored or brown, flat or raised and are symmetrical
Benign growths or moles
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Chronic inflammatory condition of the face in which the small capillaries of the face become dilated and inflamed
Rosacea
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Touch receptors or sensory cells
Merkel cells
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Transparent layer that lies between the stratum corneum and stratum granulosum
Stratum luciderm
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Dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore
Crust
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What is the largest waste removal system
The skin
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Makes up the fingernails and hair
Hard keratin
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In what layer is the basal layer located in
Stratum germinativum
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An open lesion visible on the surface of the skin that may result in the loss of portions of the dermis and may be accompanied by pus
Ulcer
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Highly contagious viral infection that lies dormant between outbreaks
Herpes simplex
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An acute burning, itching rash, caused by excessive heat
Miliaria rubra
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A disease that is active internally throughout the body system
Systemic disease
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The chemical conversion of living cells into dead protein cells
Keratinization
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Sweat glands located throughout the entire body and are most abundant on the forehead, the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, what is it and what process of the skin
Eccrin glands; thermo regulation
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Dry scaly skin caused by reduced sebum production
Xerosis or asteatosis
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Adipose primarily composes this layer
Subcontaneous layer
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Squamous cells protect the layers below the _______
Stratum corneum
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Outermost layer of the skin
Epidermis
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Connect the dermis to the epidermis
Hemidesmosomes
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Common disorder in pregnant women which results in increased pigmentation
Chloasma
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A substance that causes an allergy
Allergen
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The skin and its layers
Integumentary system
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Irregular, crusted,red papule that occurs in sun exposed areas and may be an actinic keratosis that went untreated
Squamous cell carcinoma
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The substance that binds, adds structural strength and mediates biochemical interactions between cells
Intercellular cement
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Like the sweat glands and subaceous glands in the skin, __________ release their secretions into ducts; deposits on surface of skin
Exocrine glands
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Cells that respond to allergies by releasing small granules called histamine a
Mast cells
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Harmless sebaceous cyst filled with sebum, which is considered a tumor of the sebaceous gland
Steatoma
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Crack or line in the skin that may penetrate as deep as the dermis
Fissure
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A pore can contain a ________, or an opening that contains the root of a hair within it
Hair follicle
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Viral infections on the top layer of the skin that are caused by HPV
Warts or verruca
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Removal of dead skin
Exfoliation
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Release secretion into the blood and are known as ductless glands
Endocrine glands
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Known as a freckle, small yellowish to brownish spot on the skin
Lentigo
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This layer is thicker on the hands and feet
Stratum lucidum
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Foreign substances known as ________ provoke an immune response in the body
Antigens
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Small inflamed elevation, filled with bacterial fluid and pus
Pustule
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Cells which cover and protect the inside of the body
Epithelial cells
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Skin deterioration caused by external factors within an individual's control
Extrinsic aging
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Shedding of dead skin cells of the uppermost layer of the epidermis
Scale
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Common malignant lesions that tend to appear translucent, have irregular borders and tiny blood vessels running through them
Basal cell carcinoma
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Two or more types of tissue connect together to make up various ________ of the body
Organs
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What is another term for wart
Verruca
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True/false
| Eccrine glands are located under the arms
False
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What are the 5 receptors of the skin
Free nerve endings, meissner's corpuscles, Ruffini's corpuscles,pacinian corpuscles, krause's end bulbs
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A solid formation above the skin, often cause by insect bits or an allergic reaction
Wheal
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Where are mast cells located
The dermis
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What is the lowest layer of the epidermis
Stratum germinativum
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There are no __________ found in the epidermis, which receives nourishment from the layer below it
Blood vessels
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Densely packed clear keratin
Whorls
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Deep pressure and pain receptors
Pacinian corpuscles
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Abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous liquid or semi-solid substance
Cyst
