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Integumentary System Flashcards

1
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Disease of the sebaceous glands that produces blackheads and pimples

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acne

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hair loss, usually sudden

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alopecia

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fungus (tinea pedis) infection usually in the skin of the toes and soles

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athlete’s foot

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4
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congenital blemish or spot on the skin, visible at birth

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birthmark

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5
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bacterial infection (furuncle) of the skin, produced when bacteria enter a hair follicle

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boil

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6
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bacterial infection, similar to a boil, that spreads into the sebaceous tissues

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carbuncle

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liquid-filled sac or capsule

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cyst

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inflammation of the skin

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dermatitis

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noncontagious skin rash that produces itching, blistering, and scaling

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eczema

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reddening of the skin due to dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation

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erythema

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infectious disease of the skin, caused by the herpes simplex virus and characterized by recurring formations of small clusters of vesicles

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herpes

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contagious disease of bacterial origin, characterized by pustules that rupture and become covered with loosely held crusts

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impetigo

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13
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elevated, enlarging fibrous scar usually initiated by an injury

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keloid

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14
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benign skin tumor (nervus) that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black

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mole

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15
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disease produced by an infestation of lice

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pediculosis

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16
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itching of the skin

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pruritus

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17
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chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silvery scales

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psoriasis

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18
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elevated, pus filled area of the skin

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pustule

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19
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disease resulting from an infestation of mites

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scabies

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20
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hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands, causing greasing skin and dandruff

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seborrhea

21
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open sore

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ulcer

22
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allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches (hives)

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urticaria

23
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loss of melanocytes in parts of the epidermis, producing whitened areas of the skin

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vitiligo

24
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flesh-colored, raised area caused by a viral infection

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wart

25
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cut-

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skin

26
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cut- word example

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cutaneous

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derm-

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skin

28
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derm- word example

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dermis

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epi-

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upon

30
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epi- word example

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epidermis

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follic-

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small bag

32
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follic- word example

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follicle

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kerat-

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horn

34
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kerat- word example

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keratin

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melan-

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black

36
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melan- word example

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melanin

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seb-

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grease

38
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seb- word example

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sebaceous

39
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mouth, lips, flu-like symptoms. Herpes virus produces this

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cold sore

40
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facial redness/rash. triggered by spicy food, alcoholic beverages, sunlight, stress. caused by H. pylori (an intestinal bacteria)

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rosacea

41
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bacteria or fungi entering skin through a crack or cut. Hot tender, fever, chills, red streaking from rash

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cellulitis

42
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Skin and the Integumentary System Characteristics (9)

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composed of several tissues, maintains homeostasis, protective covering, retards H2O loss, regulates body temperature, houses sensory receptors, contains immune system cells, synthesizes chemicals, excretes small amounts of waste

43
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3 layers of the skin from top to bottom

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epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer

44
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Characteristics of the epidermis (6)

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lacks blood vessels, keratinized, thickest on palms and soles, melanocytes provide melanin, rest of the basement membrane, made of stratified squamous

45
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What does keratinized mean?

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has cytoplasm filled with strands of a tuff, fiburus, waterproof, keratin protein

46
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What does the layer of keratinized tissue in the epidermis form?

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a layer of dead cells called stratum corneum

47
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Where is the epidermis the thickest, and how thick is it?

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palms and soles (0.8-1.4 mm)

48
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What is the epidermis made of?

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stratified squamous

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