Skin Test Flashcards

(27 cards)

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Stratum what is the horny layer of the epidermis that contains mature soft keratin

A

Stratum corneum

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The what layer is the part of the dermis directly below the epidermis

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Papillary layer

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What is the study of the skin, it’s nature, structure, functions, and diseases?

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Dermatology

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What is the underlying, or inner layer of the skin. It is also called Corium.

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Dermis

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4
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What is the skins protection from ultra violet Rays of the sun

A

Melanin

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5
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What is also known as the sweat gland

A

Sudoriferous

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6
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What is another term for fatty tissue

A

Adipose

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Stratum what is the layer of the epidermis that looks like distinct granules

A

Granulosum

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Statum what is a clear layer of transparent cells found in the epidermis

A

Lucidum

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9
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What nerve fibers control the sweat and oil glands of the skin

A

Secretory

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10
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What is also know as the oil gland

A

Sebaceous gland

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What is the outermost, protective layer of the skin, also know as scarf skin

A

Epidermis

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12
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Name the two duct glands found in the skin

A

Sudoriferous and sebaceous

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13
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What is a highly sensitive and vascular layer of the skin

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Dermis

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14
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What nerve fibers react to heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure

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Sensory nerve fibers

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15
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What percent of moisture is in the skin?

16
Q

A healthy body maintains a constant internal temp of about what degrees

17
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What percentage of water is found in perspiration

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Stratum what is the layer of the epidermis that contains a high percentage of skin pigment

19
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Statum what is the layer of cells responsible for the growth of the epidermis

20
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List the six functions of the skin.

S.H.A.P.E.S

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Sensory 
Heat regulation
Absorbsion
Protection
Excretion 
Secretion
21
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Are the glands of the skin duct or ductless

22
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List the four appendages of the skin

A

Sweat glands, oil glands, hair, nails

23
Q

Which gland of the skin excrete and which gland secrets

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Sweat - excretes

Oil - secrets

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What percentage of sweat is water
99.5
25
What is a tubular gland that produces sweat
Sudoriferous
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What is a saccular gland that produces sebum
Sebaceous