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11 Cards in this Set
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2 types of glands in the epithelium are:
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Endocrine and Exocrine Glands
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Which gland secretes substances (called hormones) directly into the blood stream?
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Endocrine Glands
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Which gland secretes substances into specific locations. Ex. Sweat Glands
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Exocrine Glands
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The skin, hair, nails are part of which system in the body.
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Integumentary System
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4 functions of the skin are:
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Protection, Thermal regulation, Evaporation, Metabolism and it produces vitamin D.
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When the blood vessel narrow when exposed to cold this is called?
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Vasoconstriction
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When the blood vessels widen d/t exposure to heat this is called?
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Vasodilation
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A yellow discoloration of the skin and is usually r/t to a liver problem is called?
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Jaundice
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When the skin turns blue/purple and is r/t to low oxygen levels (Hypoxia). This is called?
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Cynosis
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Reddness of the skin is called.(Pts w/high BP?)
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Erythema
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Pale skin is called? (Pt's who are in shock or anemic.)
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Pallor
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