Integumentary System (Anatomy) Vbmc

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What organs are in the integumentary system?

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skin, hair, nails, sense receptors, sweat glands, oil glands

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epithelial membranes

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composed of one layer of epithelial tissue and specialized connective tissue underneath

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connective tissue membranes

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composed of only connective tissue (NO epithelial tissue)

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What are the 3 types of epithelial tissue membranes?

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cutaneous membrane
serous membrane
mucous membrane

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cutaneous membrane

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is the skin, composed of a superficial layer of epithelial cells and an underlying layer of connective tissue

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serous membrane

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lines body cavities and surfaces of the organs

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What is the serous membrane composed of?

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thin layer of simple squamous epithelial cells and basement membrane

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basement membrane

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thin layer of connective tissue (gluelike) which holds and supports the epithelial cells

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parietal portion

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lines the walls of body cavities

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visceral portion

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lines the surfaces of organs found in body cavities

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pleura

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serous membranes in the thoracic cavity

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peritoneum

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serous membranes in the abdominal cavity

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pleurisy

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inflammation of the serous membrane in the thoracic cavity

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peritonitis

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inflammation of the serous membrane in the abdominal cavity

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mucous membrane

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epithelial cell and fibrous or connective tissue layer lining the body surfaces opening directly to the exterior

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mucus

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produced by the mucous membrane which is thick, slimy material

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What is the difference between mucous and mucus?

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MUCOUS = membrane
MUCUS = secretion

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lamina propria

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fibrous connective tissue underlying the epithelium in mucous membranes

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mucocutaneous junction

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transitional area that serve as a point of "fusion" where skin and mucous membranes

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synovial membrane

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lining the joint capsules that surround and attach the ends of articulating bones

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synovial fluid

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thick, colorless lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membranes

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bursae

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small cushion like sacs in the joints(movable parts)

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sebaceous glands

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oil producing glands

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epidermis

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outer most layer of the skin made up of stratified epithelium

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dermis

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deeper layer of the dermis and epidermis, thicker and made mostly of connective tissue

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subcutaneous tissue

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thick layer of loose connective tissue and fat lying underneath the dermis
hypodermis

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stratum germinativum

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inner most layer of the epidermis, where the epithelial cells reproduce themselves

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keratin

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tough material that provides outer layer of skin with a horny, abrasion resistant quality

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stratum corneum

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outer layer of the epidermis

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melanin

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brown pigment of the skin
protects against UV light

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melanocytes

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produces melanin

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cyanosis

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blue - gray color caused by low oxygen level or decreased blood flow

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dermal - epidermis junction

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thin epidermal layer of skin above and the dermal layer

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What is the structure which gives a person fingerprints and footprints?

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dermal papillae

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dermal papillae
What is its role?

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nibble like bumps that project upward from the dermis to epidermis
stabilize junction and fingerprints

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blisters

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result of the dermal-epidermal junction being destroyed

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The mechanical strength of the skin lies in the ______?

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dermis

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papillary layer

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superior layer of the dermis made up of the dermal papillae

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reticular layer

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underneath the papillary layer of the dermis, made up of collagen and elastic fibers giving the skin "toughness" and elasticity

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What causes wrinkles?

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as one ages the elastic fibers in the dermis decreases

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What structures could be found in the dermis?

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nerve endings, Meissiner's corpuscle, muscle fibers, hair follicles, sweat glands. sebaceous glands, blood vessels

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What connects the skin and underlying structures?

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subcutaneous tissue

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Insulin is injected to the _____ layer?

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subcutaneous

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Intradermal Injections are injected to the _____ layer?

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Inside the dermal layer of the skin

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hair follicle

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pocket like structure from which a hair grows from

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lanugo

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extremely fine, soft hair found on a newborn

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Hair growth begins with....?

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cells of the epidermal layer of the skin grow down into the dermis forming a hair follicle

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hair papillae

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cells which cluster and begin hair growth

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hair root

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part of the hair lying with in the follicle

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hair shaft

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visible portion of the hair

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arrector pili

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smooth involuntary muscle when flexed causes goosebumps around the hair fllicle

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Meissner's corpuscle

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senses light tough in the dermis
tactile corpuscle

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Pacini's corpuscle

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sense deep pressure in the subcutaneous tissue
lamellar corpuscle

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Tactile corpuscle

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senses light tough in the dermis
Meissner's corpuscle

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lamellar corpuscle

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sense deep pressure in the subcutaneous tissue
Pacini's corpuscle

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free nerve endings

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respond to pain

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bulboid corpuscles

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detect low-frequency vibration
Krause end bulbs

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Krause End Bulbs

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detect low-frequency vibration
bulboid corpuscles

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How are nails formed?

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when epidermal cells over the terminal ends of the fingers/toes fill with keratin and become hard/ platelike

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nail body

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visible portion of the nail

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nail root

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portion of the nail that is not visible

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cuticle

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fold of skin which hides the nail root

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lunula

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crescent shaped white area near the nail root

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nail bed

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layer of epithelium under the nail

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Another name for sweat glands?

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sudoriferous glands

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What are the two types of sudoriferous glands?

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eccrine sweat glands
apocrine sweat glands

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eccrine sweat glands

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small glands which produce perspiration or sweat

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apocrine sweat glands

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larger glands which are in the axillary and genital area of the body which produce a thicker secretion than perspiration

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What causes the odor of the secretion of the apocrine gland?

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contamination and decomposition of the secretion by the skin bacteria

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Which are more numerous in the body, eccrine sweat glands or apocrine sweat glands?

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eccrine sweat glands

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sebaceous glands

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secrete oil for the hair and skin

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sebum

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secreted by sebaceous glands to lubricate hair and skin
"nature's skin cream"

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blackhead

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sebum in ducts of sebaceous glands after becoming white pimples then being exposed to air

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What are the 3 most common types of skin cancer?

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cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
malignant melanoma

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cell carcinoma

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slow growing cancer seen as hard, raise nodule
malignant tumor of the epidermis

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basal cell carcinoma

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seen mostly in the upper face as a raised center, originates at base of the epidermis

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malignant melanoma

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seen as dark spreading cancerous lesion, caused UV light, dangerous

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What is the most common type of skin cancer?

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basal cell carcinoma

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What is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

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malignant melanoma

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Kaposi sarcoma

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rare form of skin cancer associated with AIDS and other immune deficiencies

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What are the functions of the skin? (5)

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protection
temperature regulation
excretion
synthesis of vitamin D

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When does synthesis of Vitamin D occur?

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When skin is exposed to UV light.

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What is the most serious and frequent problem to affect the skin?

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burns

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How is the total area and severity calculated with a burn?

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rule of nines

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Rule of Nines

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Calculates total area and severity calculated with a burn by dividing the body into 11 sections and assigning them "9%", genitals is 1%

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What's worst first degree burn or third degree burn?

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Third Degree Burn

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Third Degree Burn

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burn resulting in the complete destruction of the epidermis and dermis

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Second Degree Burn

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burn resulting in the destruction of the epidermis and damage to the dermis
(does NOT have complete dermis destruction)

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First Degree Burn

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burn resulting in the damage to the epidermis

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What are the signs of First Degree Burn?

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minor discomfort and reddening to the skin

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What are the signs of Second Degree Burn?

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blisters, swelling, severe pain, and fluid loss

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Which burn is insensitive to pain immediately after the burn?

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Third Degree Burn / Full thickness Burn

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Full Thickness Burn

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burn resulting in the complete destruction of the epidermis and dermis
Third Degree Burn

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Partial Thickness Burn

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Burn resulting in damage to epidermis and/or dermis,
does NOT have full dermis destruction
First or Second Burn

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What is the newest method of expressing classification of burns?

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Partial Thickness Burn
Full Thickness Burn

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Thin, sheetlike structures that cover and protect the body surface are called ____?
(EVOLVE)

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membranes

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The two major types of body membranes are ____?
(EVOLVE)

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epithelial and connective tissue

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Inflammation of the serous membrane in the abdominal cavity is called _____?
(EVOLVE)

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peritonitis

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The serous membranes in the thoracic cavity are called _____?
(EVOLVE)

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pleurae

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Epithelial membranes that line body surfaces opening directly to the exterior are ______?
(EVOLVE)

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mucous membranes

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The skin is composed of the following layers of tissue.
A) epidermis and subcutaneous
B) epidermis and dermis
C) dermis and subcutaneous
D) hypodermis, epidermis, and subcutaneous
(EVOLVE)

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B) epidermis and dermis

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A tough, waterproof material that protects the outer layer of the skin is
(EVOLVE)

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keratin

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The basic determinant of skin color is ______?
(EVOLVE)

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melanin

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The junction that exists between the thin epidermal layer of the skin and the dermal layer is called the ______?
(EVOLVE)

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dermal-epidermal junction

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The upper region of the dermis is characterized by parallel rows of tiny bumps called ______?
(EVOLVE)

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dermal papillae

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The hair of a newborn infant is soft and fine and is called _____?
(EVOLVE)

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lanugo

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Sweat glands can be classified as _____ and _____?
(EVOLVE)

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eccrine and apocrine

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The following are functions of the skin except
A) protection.
B) sense organ activity.
C) temperature regulation.
D) secretion.
(EVOLVE)

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B) sense organ activity.

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The secretion from hair follicles that helps lubricate the hair and skin is
(EVOLVE)

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sebum

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One of the most frequently used methods of determining the extent of a burn injury is _____?
(EVOLVE)

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the “rule of nines.”