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Flashcards in Integumentary Part 1 Deck (15)
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1
Q

Lip/o

A

Lipid (fat)

2
Q

Derm/o

A

Skin

3
Q

Cutane/o

A

Skin

4
Q

Erythyr/o

A

Red

5
Q

Hist/o

A

Tissue

6
Q

Leuk/o

A

White

7
Q

Epithelial tissue

A

Thin tissue that covers all exposed surfaces of the body

8
Q

Epidermis

A

Superficial top layer of the skin

9
Q

Dermis

A

Thick middle layer of skin

10
Q

Collagen

A

Protein that adds strength

11
Q

Elastic fibers

A

Protein that adds flexibility

12
Q

Reticular fibers

A

Thin protein fibers that add support

13
Q

Erythrema

A

Redness of skin

14
Q

Laceration

A

Deep cut or tear in the skin

15
Q

Pruritus

A

Itching of the skin