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List the three layers of the skin.
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Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
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What are the two distinct layers of the epidermis?
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Stratum corneum- outermost layer, dead cells
Stratum germinativum- living karatinocytes, contains melanocyte |
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What is the epidermis composed of?
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Epithelial tissue
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What is the dermis composed of?
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Connective tissues (dense connective tissue and adipose tissues)
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What is the hypodermis composed of?
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adipose tissue
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What are three types of skin cancer?
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Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma
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What virus causes dermal warts?
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Human papilloma virus
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What virus causes chicken pox?
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Varicella
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Describe psoriasis.
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Keratinocytes of the stratum germinativum divide rapidly; the skin becomes inflamed with scaly patches
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