Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
seven functions of the skin
A
- barrier
- thermoregulation
- fluid and electrolyte balance
- endocrine (vit D)
- protection from UV (melanin)
- immunity
- sensory
2
Q
define hyperkeratosis
A
increased thickness of the keratin layer
3
Q
define parakeratosis
A
persistence of nuclei in the keratin layer
4
Q
define acanthosis
A
increased thickness of epithelium
5
Q
define papillomatosis
A
irregular epithelial thickening
6
Q
define spongiosis
A
oedema between skin/keratinocytes
7
Q
four classifications of inflammatory skin diseases
A
- spongiotic-intraepidermal oedema
- psoriasiform-elongation of rete ridges
- Lichenoid-basal layer damage
- vesiculobullous-blistering
8
Q
example of a spongiotic-intraepidermal oedema
A
eczema
contact allergic dermatitis
9
Q
example of a psoriasiform-elongation of rete ridges
A
psoriasis
10
Q
examples of lichenoid-basal layer damage
A
lichen planus
lupus
11
Q
examples of vesiculobullous-blistering
A
pemphigoid
pemphigus
dermatitis herpetiformis
