Integumentary System A&p

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integument

Back 1

~organ, outer covering of the body
~hair, skin, special glands

Front 2

functions of integumentary system

Back 2

~protection of internal organs
~temp regulation
~vit D synthesis

Front 3

structures of the skin

Back 3

~epidermis
~dermis
~subcutaneous

Front 4

epidermis

Back 4

~outer, dead portion

Front 5

stratum germinativum

Back 5

~layer of epidermis able to reproduce self

Front 6

stratum corneum

Back 6

~outermost layer of epidermis

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keratin

Back 7

~protein that makes cells tough, dry, somewhat waterproof

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melanin

Back 8

~pigment responsible for color of skin

Front 9

dermis

Back 9

~"corium", true skin
~supplied with blood vessels, nerves, glands, hair follicles

Front 10

papillae

Back 10

~small fingerlike projections

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subcutaneous layer

Back 11

~superficial fascia
~connects skin to muscle surface

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functions of the subcutaneous layer

Back 12

~stores water & fat
~insulates the body
~protects underlying organs
~provides pathway for nerves & blood vessels

Front 13

sudoriferous glands

Back 13

~sweat glands
~dermis & sub-Q

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composition of sweat

Back 14

~water, salts, urea, uric acid, ammonia, sugar, lactic acid, ascorbic acid

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ceruminous glands

Back 15

~excrete cerumen
~external ear canal

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cerumen

Back 16

~ear wax

Front 17

sebaceous glands

Back 17

~oil glands
~secrete sebum through hair follicles

Front 18

sebum

Back 18

~oily secretions
~lubricates skin & hair
~inhibits bacterial growth

Front 19

hair

Back 19

~dead epidermal tissue
~root, shaft, follicle

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nails

Back 20

~composed of compressed keratin

Front 21

pruritis

Back 21

~symptoms of itching

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macule

Back 22

~flat area
~change color skin
~less than 1cm
~EX: freckles, flat moles, measles

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papule

Back 23

~elevated, firm
~less than 1cm
~EX: wart, elevated mole

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patch

Back 24

~flat, irregular shape
~more than 1cm
~EX: mongolian spots, port wine stains

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plaque

Back 25

~elevated, firm, rough lesions with flat top surface
~more than 1cm
~EX: psoriasis

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nodule

Back 26

~elevated, firm
~deeper than dermis
~1-2cm

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tumor

Back 27

~elevated, solid lesion
~deeper than dermis
~more than 2cm
~EX: benign tumors, hemangiomas

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vesicle

Back 28

~elevated, superficial with serous fluid
~less than 1cm
~EX: varicella, herpes zoster

Front 29

bulla

Back 29

~vesicle more than 1cm
~EX: blister

Front 30

pustule

Back 30

~elevated, superficial lesions with purulent fluid
~EX: acne

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cyst

Back 31

~elevated, encapsulated lesion
~dermis & sub-Q
~filled with liquid or semisolid material

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telangiectasia

Back 32

~fine, irregular red lines produced by capillary dilation
~EX: rosacea

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scale

Back 33

~flaky skin, ireegular
~thick or thin; dry or oily
~EX: dry skin

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lichenification

Back 34

~rough, thickened epidermis secondary to persistent rubbing, itching, or irritation
~EX: chronic dermatitis

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keloid

Back 35

~irregular, elevated
~caused by excessive collagen formation during healing

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scar

Back 36

~thin-thick fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin following injury or laceration

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excoriation

Back 37

~loss of epidermis
~hollowed-out
~EX: abrasion, scratch, scabies

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fissure

Back 38

~linear crack
~EX: athlete's foot, corner of the mouth

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erosion

Back 39

~loss of part of the epidermis
~EX: varicella after rupture

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ulcer

Back 40

~loss of epidermis/dermis
~concave
~EX: pressure sores, stasis ulcers

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crust

Back 41

~dried serum, blood, or purulent exudate
~elevated
~EX: scab, eczema

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atrophy

Back 42

~thinning of skin surface
~EX: aged skin

Front 43

assessment of skin lesions - PQRST

Back 43

P - provocative/palliative
Q - quality/quantity
R - region
S - severity
T - time

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assessment of possible skin cancers - ABCDE

Back 44

A - is the mole Assymetrical
B - are the Borders irregular
C - is the Color uneven or irregular
D - has the diameter of the growth changed recently
E - has the surface area become Elevated

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Acyclovir

Back 45

T: Zovirax
A: antiviral
SE: (topical) burning, rash, pruritus
NI: use glove to apply, cover lesion completely

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Antihistamines

Back 46

T: Benadryl, Vistaril, Atarax
A: blocks histamine receptors; inhibits allergic reactions
SE: drowsiness, dizziness
NI: avoid alcohol/CNS depressants

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Corticosteroids (topical)

Back 47

T: Lidex, Kenalog,