Week 6 Part 2 Flashcards

1
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The skins three layers are

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The epidermis, the dermis, the subcutaneous fascia (hypodermis)

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2
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The epidermis us made up of what layers

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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3
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Stratum corneum

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The superficial layer of the epidermis,
Dead cells are there

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4
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Stratum basale

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First layer of the epidermis,
Where cells originated

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5
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Melanocytes

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Specialized cells layer in The epidermis.
Produce melanin which makes your skin colour

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6
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Dermis

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Inferior to the epidermis and much thicker

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7
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In severe wounds

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The dermis is replaced by scar tissue which is much thicker and less elastic

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8
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Keratinized

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Process where cells dry and shrink and get pushed to the surface and becomes filled with a hard protein called keratin or your nail body

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9
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Melanoma

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Skin cancer

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10
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Lesion

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Means an area of tissue that has been altered

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11
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Which layer is the epidermis

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12
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Which layer is the dermis

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13
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Which layer is the subcutaneous fascia

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14
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Subcutaneous fascia and deep fascia

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Elastic layer of connective tissue

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15
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Sebaceous gland, shaft of hair, hair root, and hair follicle

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16
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Integumentary system

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Consist of the skin and it’s appendages
Is the largest system of the body since the skin is considered the largest organ by mass

17
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Hypodermis

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The bottom layer of your skin in your body

18
Q

Sebaceous gland

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Produces sebum which helps to seal the moisture and prevent desiccation of the skin

19
Q

Urticaria

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It is a raised, itchy rash that appears on the skin

20
Q

Blue nail bed

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Decreased level of oxygen in the tissue

21
Q

Sudoriferous gland

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Sweat gland

22
Q

Sebaceous glands

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Secret oil or sebum

23
Q

Changes related to aging

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Decreased collagen
Longer wound healing
Hair loss
Thicken nails

24
Q

Macule

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Is a discoloured spot on the skin

25
Q

Pustule

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Is a small, elevated, circumscribed lesion of the skin that is filled with puss; whitehead

26
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Papule

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Is a solid circumscribed, elevated area on the skin; pimple

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28
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Collagen is found in which layer of the skin

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Dermis