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19 Cards in this Set
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Muscles that cause hair to stand up giving the appearance of "goose bumps"
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Arrector Pili
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Process where keratin accumulates in a cell as it moves to the surface
Fluid and organelles in the cell disappear |
Keratinization
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A protein found in skin that waterproofs it and protects underlying tissues
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Keratin
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Plates of tightly packed, hard, keratinized cells of the epidermis
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Nails
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The portion of the nail that is visible
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Nail Body
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The part of the nail that may extend past the end of the finger
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Free Edge
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Portion of the nail that is buried in a fold of skin
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Nail Root
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The cause of the pinkish color of the fingernail
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Underlying capillaries
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The largest organ of the body
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Skin
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The three layers of the skin
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Epidermis
Dermis Subcutaneous |
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First layer of skin
Made of stratified squamous epithelium designed to slough First degree burns damage first layer |
Epidermis
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True Skin
Second layer of skin Made of connective tissue containing collagen and elastin Collagen- Main component of connective tissue |
Dermis
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"Hypodermis" and "Superficial Fascia"
Third layer of skin Consists of areolar and adipose tissue |
Subcutaneous
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Oil glands that secrete an oily substance called sebum
The best massage stroke for these is friction |
Sebacceous glands
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Sweat glands
Play a role in eliminating waste |
Sudoriferous glands
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The body's response to tissue damage caused by physical, chemical or biological means
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Inflammation
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Three Stages of Inflammation
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1) Vasodialation - increased permeability of blood vessels
2) Increased permeabilty allows increased number of phagocytes to migrate to the damaged area, destroying bacteria 3) Influx of platelets begin to close off the damaged area |
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The process of scar tissue formation
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Fibrosis
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What type of massage stroke is the best one to use to help break down and normalize regular scar tissue
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Cross-fiber and transverse friction
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