Class 8 - Cell Regulation Flashcards
(48 cards)
Epidermis
outer layer of the skin
Cyanosis
blueish colour of skin
Dysplasia
abnormal differentiating of dividing cells; maladaptive process
Cell-cycle specific
cytotoxic agents act on cells in a SPECIFIC phase of the cell cycle
dermis
layer of the skin between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue
jaundice
yellowing of the skin
anaplasia
cell differentiation into a more immature form; maladaptive process
neutropenia
reduced number of neutrophils; increases the incidence and severity of infections
subcutaneous layer
layer of fat in the skin
hypothermia
cold
hyperthermia
warm
ischemia
loss of oxygen
nadir
lowest neutrophil count; 10-14 days
basal cell layer
layer of cells in the epidermis, containing basal cells
neoplastic growth
growth of cancer cells
thrombocytopenia
reduced number of platelets; increased risk for serious bleeding
melanocyte
skin cell that produces melanin
diaphoresis
sweating to an unusual degree
benign
tumours that are non cancerous
anemia
reduced number of red blood cells
eccrine glands
sweat glands fo the body
turgor
skins elasticity and mobility
apoptosis
programmed cell death
coagulative
caused by ischemia, free radical, still looks like a cell for awhile