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what is a blister
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is a fluid-filled pocket between dermis and epidermis.plasma escapes from blood vessels + accumulates between the 2 layers
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Epidermis is constantly sloughed off and replaced. what layer of the epidermis is th esource of replacement cells?
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stratum basale
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sensory receptors and blood vessels are embedded in which layer of skin?
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dermis
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melanin is the basic dark pigment responsible for skin color. where in the skin is this produced?
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stratum basale of the epidermis
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hair + nails ar derived from which layer of the epidermis?
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stratum basale
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which type of sweat gland is most widely distributed?
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merocrine sweat glands
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what determines the type of hsir?
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the shape pf the hair shaft. if shaft is oval, the hair is wavy. if it is flat, the hair is curly
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why people that loose weight rapidly feel cold?
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because they have been reduce their adipose insulation
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why are infections and fluid loss of major concern for patients with severe burns?
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because epidermis which protects against fluid loss + acts as a barrier against pathogen entry, has been destroyed
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jake is playing a vigorus game of volleyball on a warm sunny day. Describe 2 ways the integument helps mantain internal body temperature in spite of the heat + excercise
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evaporation of perspiration cools the body + cutaneous blood vessels dilate to bring warm blood to the surface where heat is lost to the surrounding air
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what type of burn is painful + exhibits blisters
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second degree burn
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if you receive a flash burn on your entire face, what percent of the body has been burned?
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4.5% has been burned
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lig
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ligament
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NSAID
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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OA
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osteoarthritis
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