Integumentary

Question 1

it consists of the skin, hair and nails which are external structures that serve a variety of specialized functions.

Answer 1

Integumentary system

Question 2

it is the largest organ of the body.

Answer 2

skin

Question 3

it is a physical barrier that protects the underlying tissues and organs of microorganisms, physical trauma, ultraviolet radiation and dehydration.

Answer 3

skin

Question 4

what are the three layers of skin

Answer 4

epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

Question 5

it contains varying amounts of fat that connects the skin to underlying structures.

Answer 5

subcutaneous tissue/ hypodermis

Question 6

it is the outer layer of skin and composed of four distinct layers.

Answer 6

epidermis

Question 7

what are the four distinct layers of epidermis? in order.

Answer 7

stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, and stratum germinativum.

Question 8

the outermost layer that consists of dead keratinized cells that render the skin waterproof.

Answer 8

stratum corneum

Question 9

A scleroprotein that is insoluble in water.

Answer 9

keratin

Question 10

a layer of skin that is completely replaced every 3-4 weeks.

Answer 10

epidermal layer

Question 11

the only layer that undergoes cell division and contains melanin and keratin-forming cells.

Answer 11

innermost layer/ stratum germinativum

Question 12

major determinant of skin color.

Answer 12

melanin

Question 13

inner layer of skin.

Answer 13

dermis

Question 14

a well vascularized, connective tissue layer containing collagen, elastic fibers, nerve endings and lymph vessels.

Answer 14

dermis

Question 15

the origin of sebaceous glands, sweat glands and hair follicles.

Answer 15

dermis

Question 16

what are the two types of sweat glands?

Answer 16

eccrine and apocrine glands

Question 17

their primary functions are the secretion, of sweat and thermoregulation, which is accomplished by evaporation of sweat from the skin surface.

Answer 17

eccrine glands

Question 18

associated with hair follicles in axillae, perineum, and aerolae of the breast.

Answer 18

apocrine glands

Question 19

it stores fat as an energy reserve.

Answer 19

subcutaneous tissue

Question 20

it consists of layers of keratinized cells.

Answer 20

hair

Question 21

hair develops within a sheath of epidermal cells called?

Answer 21

hair follicle

Question 22

what are the two types of hair?

Answer 22

terminal and vellus

Question 23

is short, pale fine and present over much of the body.

Answer 23

vellus hair

Question 24

is longer, generally darker and coarser than vellus hair.

Answer 24

terminal hair

Question 25

it extends over the nail bed and has a pink tinge as a result of blood vessels underneath

Answer 25

nail body

Question 26

is a crescent shaped area located at the base of the nail.

Answer 26

lunula

Question 27

where does hair growth occur?

Answer 27

within hair follicle

Question 28

changes in sensation or temperature may indicate what?

Answer 28

vascular or neurologic problems

Question 29

abnormal sensations of tingling, pricking, or burning are referred to as...

Answer 29

paresthesia

Question 30

numbness or dulling of the sensations of pain, temperature snd touch to the feet may be seen in...

Answer 30

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Question 31

what is hyperhidrosis?

Answer 31

uncontrolled body odor or excessive or insufficient perspiration.

Question 32

perspiration decreases in aging as sweat gland....

Answer 32

decreases

Question 33

generalized hair loss may be seen in various systemic illnesses such as...

Answer 33

hypothyroidism

Question 34

green, black or brown nail discolorations may indicate what?

Answer 34

bacterial infections

Question 35

yellow, thick crumbling nails may be seen in...

Answer 35

fungal infections

Question 36

It causes white color and separation of the plate from the nail bed.

Answer 36

Onycholysis

Question 37

what are the five major types of tattoos?

Answer 37

traumatic, amateur, professional, medical, cosmetic

Question 38

caused by debris embedded in skin, as after a motorcycle accident.

Answer 38

traumatic

Question 39

placed by non professionals using india ink with a pin.

Answer 39

amateur

Question 40

applied by a professional or skilled tattoo artists

Answer 40

professional

Question 41

used to delineate a landmark for radiation.

Answer 41

medical

Question 42

used for permanent, eyeliner, lipstick, hair, blush or eyebrows

Answer 42

cosmetic

Question 43

 a cysteine-derivative that contains polybenzothiazine portions that are largely responsible for the red or yellow tint given to some skin or hair colors.

Answer 43

pheomelanin

Question 44

a brown to black pigment that is the most common form of melanin. 

Answer 44

eumelanin

Question 45

the hair ____ is visible above the skin.

Answer 45

hair shaft

Question 46

the hair ___ is surrounded by the hair follicle.

Answer 46

hair root

Question 47

it is a hospital acquired infection. that increases the client's risk for a Hospital Aquired Infection (HAI)

Answer 47

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Question 48

male hair pattern baldness

Answer 48

nerwood scale

Question 49

temperature extremes affects the blood supply to the skin and can damage the skin layers. examples include...

Answer 49

frostbite and burns

Question 50

tattoo's can cause what kind of infection?

Answer 50

hepatitis C

Question 51

exposure to the sun can aggravate conditions such as...

Answer 51

scleroderma

Question 52

what is the most serious skin cancer?

Answer 52

malignant melanoma

Question 53

this is the most common skin cancer in whites

Answer 53

basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

Question 54

this is the common skin cancer in darker skin.

Answer 54

squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

Question 55

keloids are more likely to form between what ages?

Answer 55

10 and 30, especially before age 18