intro to derm Flashcards
1
Q
5 layers of the epidermis
A
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2
Q
4 types of cells in the epidermis
A
- keratinocytes
- melanocytes
- langerhan cells
- merkel cells
3
Q
most abundant epidermal cell is
A
keratinocyte
4
Q
2 types of cells in the dermis
A
fibroblasts and
mast cells
(blood cells, nerve cells, sweat gland, sebaceous)
5
Q
most abundant cell in the dermis is
A
the fibroblast - produce collagen and elastin
6
Q
hypodermis is composed of
A
fat cells - promotes insulation
7
Q
raised
A
papule, larger is a plaque
8
Q
raised deep > 1cm lesion
A
nodule
9
Q
Pustules, papules, nodules and scars are typical of
A
acne vulgaris
10
Q
freckling, cafe au lait macules, nodules
A
neurofibromatosis
11
Q
open comedone is
A
a black head
12
Q
1cm
A
petechiae
purpura
echymoses
13
Q
telangectasias are
A
blanchable
14
Q
seborrehic keratosis warts actinic keratosis squamous cell carcinoma ALL ARISE from
A
Keratinocytes
15
Q
Nevi-junctional, compound, dermal
dysplastic
melanoma
ALL arise from
A
melanocytes
