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27 Cards in this Set
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Integ system |
Cover, protect, insulate |
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Epidermis |
Outermost layer of skin |
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When exposed to uv sun radiation |
Vitamin d |
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Stratum corneum |
Outermost layer, thick row of dead cells which will be shed by skin |
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Stratum spinosum |
Support layer for skin |
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Keratinocytes |
Produce keratin, gives skin strength and flexibility |
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Melanin |
Dark pigment which gives skin it's color |
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Dermis |
True skin |
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Contains blood vessels which supply nutrients and oxygen to the cells |
Dermis |
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Papillary |
Contains loose connective tissue and sensory touch receptors |
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Sebaceous |
Secretes oil. Top of body |
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Hypodermis |
Beneath dermis, aka subcutaneous layer |
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Hair |
The deadline out growth of protein from a follicle |
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Nails |
Hard plates of keratin |
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Lunula |
White half moon part of nail |
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Eccrine |
Secretes sweat |
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Water, waste and salt |
Sweat |
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Appocrine |
Pubic areas and armpits, after puberty |
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Mixture of fats and proteins |
Sebum |
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Acne |
Inflammatory disease |
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Skins cancers |
Basal cell, squamous, melanoma |
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Most common form of cancer |
Basal cell |
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Basal cell is usually not |
Life threatening |
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Red scaly open sores |
Squamous |
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Remove area, chemo, and reduce sun |
Melanoma |
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Decubitus ulcers |
Bed sores |
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Ulcers |
Sores from no blood supply for 2 to 3 hours |
