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acne |
skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions |
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also known as subcutaneous tissue; lots beneath the dermis |
adipose tissue |
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congenital leukoderma or absence of melanin pigment in the body |
albinism |
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deficiency or lack of perspiration |
anhidrosis |
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inflammatory skin disease characterized by the presence of a small, red papule, followed by the formation of a pustule, vesicle, and hard swelling |
anthrax |
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condition of dry, scaly skin due to lack of sebum |
asteatosis |
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most common and least severe type of skin cancer |
Basal cell carcinoma |
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an open comedone; consists of an accumulation of excess oil (sebum) that had been oxidized to a dark color |
blackhead |
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foul smelling perspiration |
bromhidrosis |
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a large blister containing a watery fluid |
bulla |
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non-elevated spots due to increased pigmentation in the skin |
chloasma |
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technical term for a scar |
cicatrix |
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fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength |
collagen |
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a mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle that may be open (blackhead) or closed (white) |
comedones |
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another name for the dermis |
corium |
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dead cells that have accumulated over a wound |
crust or scab |
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another name for epidermis |
cuticle |
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another name for the dermis |
cutis |
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a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid or morbid matter, above or below the skin |
cyst |
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technical name for skin; also another name for dermis |
derma |
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an inflammatory condition of the skin |
dermatitis |
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an eruptive skin condition due to contact with irritating substances such as tints or chemicals |
dermatitis venenata |
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medical science that deals with the study of the skin |
dermatology |
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second or inner layer of the skin; also known as the derma, corium, cutis, or true skin |
dermis |
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inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful itching; dry or moist lesion forms |
eczema |
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protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue |
elastin |
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Outermost layer of the skin; also called the cuticle or scarf skin |
epidermis |
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skin sore or abrasion caused by scratching or scraping |
excoriation |
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a crack in the skin that penetrates to the dermis |
fissure |
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fever blister or cold sore; a recurring viral infection |
herpes simplex |
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excessive perspiration or sweating |
hyperhyrodis |
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abnormal skin growth |
hypertrophy |
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a skin inflammation caused by exposure to poison ivy; poison oak, or poison sumac |
ivy dermatitis |
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a thick scar resulting from excessive tissue growth |
keloid |
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technical name for a callus; caused by pressure or friction |
Keratoma |
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technical name for freckles |
lentigines |
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structural change in the tissues cause by injury or disease |
lesion |
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skin disorder characterized by abnormal white patches |
leukoderma |
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spot or discoloration of the skin such as a freckle |
macule |
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most severe form of skin cancer |
malignant melanoma |
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coloring matter or pigment of the skin; found in the stratum germinativum of the epidermis and in the papillary layers of the dermis |
melanin |
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technical name for milk spots; small benign, whitish bumps that occur when dead skin is trapped in the surface of the skin, commonly seen in infants |
milia |
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technical name for prickly heat |
miliaria rubra |
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small brownish spot on the skin |
mole |
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nerve fibers distributed to the arrector pili muscles, which are attached to the hair follicles |
motor nerve fibers |
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technical name for a birthmark |
nevus |
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outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis |
papillary layer |
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papule |
pimple |
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skin disease characterized by red patches and silvery-white scales |
psoriasis |
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inflamed pimple, containing pus |
pustule |
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deeper layer of the dermis |
reticular layer |
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chronic congestion of the skin characterized by redness, blood vessel dilation, papules, and pustules |
rosacea |
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an accumulation of dry or greasy flakes on the skin |
scale |
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another name for the epidermis |
scarf skin |
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oil glands of the skin connected to hair follicles |
sebaceous glands |
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skin condition caused by excessive sebum secretions |
seborrhea |
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an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands |
sebum |
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regulate the excretion of perspiration from the sweat glands and the flow of sebum from the oil glands |
secretory nerve fibers |
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react to heat,cold, touch, pressure, and passion, and send messages to the brain |
sensory nerve fibers |
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type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma, but not as setups as malignant melonoma |
squamous cell carcinoma |
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abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration |
stain |
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sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor |
steatoma |
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outermost layer of the epidermis; the horny Layer |
stratum corneum |
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innermost layer of the epidermis, also known ss the basal or Malpighian layer |
stratum germinativum |
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granular layer of the epidermis beneath the stratum lucidum; the grainy layer |
stratum granulosum |
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stratum lucidum |
clear layer of the epidermis, directly beneath the stratum corneum |
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spiny layer of the epidermis, often considered part of the stratum germinativum |
stratum spinosm |
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fatty tissue layer that lies beneath the dermis; also called adipose tissue |
subcutaneous tissue |
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skin sweat glands |
sudoriferous glands |
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signs of disease that can be felt (subjective) or seen (objective) |
symptoms |
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darkening of the skin due to exposure to ultraviolet rays |
tan |
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another name for the dermis |
true skin |
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abnormal, solid lump above, within, or below the skin |
tubercule |
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open skin lesion accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth; a deep erosion; a depression in the skin, normally due to infection or cancer |
ulcer |
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technical name for a wart |
veruca |
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small blister or sac containing clear fluid |
vesicle |
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an acquired leukoderma characterized by milky-white spots |
vitiligo |
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itchy, swollen lesion caused by insect bites or plant irritations, such as nettle |
wheal |
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a closed comedone; consists of accumulated sebum that remains a whitish color because it does not have follicular opening for exposure to oxygen |
whitehead |
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disease having a rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course or duration |
acute disease |
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reaction to certain food, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances |
allergy |
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disease of long duration, usually mild bit recurring |
chronic disease |
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disease that exist at birth |
congenital |
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disease that is communicable or transmittable by contact |
contagious disease |
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any condition or disease that makes an indicated treatment or medication inadvisable |
contraindication |
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Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms |
diagnosis |
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abnormal condition of all or part of the body or mind that makes it incapable of carrying on normal function |
disease |
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a disease that simultaneously attacks a large number of persons living in a particular locality |
epidemic |
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study of the causes of diseases and their modes of operation |
etiology |
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disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms or viruses that are easily spread |
infectious disease |
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condition of some part of the body as a protective response to injury, irritation, or infection, characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling |
inflammation |
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illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as coming in contact with certain chemicals or tints |
occupational disease |
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disease caused by vegetable or animal parasites, such as pediculosis and ringworm |
parasitic disease |
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disease produced by bacteria, such as staphylococci, and streptococci (pus-forming bacteria), or viruses |
pathogenic disease |
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science that investigates modifications of the functions and changes in structure caused by disease |
pathology |
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foretelling of the probable course of a disease |
prognosis |
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disease influenced by the weather |
seasonal disease |
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disease that affects the body generally, often due to under- or over- functioning of the internal glands |
systemic disease |
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Largest Organ of the body |
skin |
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where is skin the thinnest? thickest? |
eyelids; palms and soles |
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appendages of the skin |
hair, nails, glands (sweat & oil) |
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the two primary divisions of the skin |
epidermis; dermis |
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cuticle or scarf skin; outermost layer |
epidermis |
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layers of the epidermis |
1. stratum corneum 2. stratum lucidem 3. stratum granulosum 4. stratum spinosum 5. stratum germinativum |
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the derma, corium, cutis, or true skin |
the dermis |
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what kind of tissue makes up the dermis? |
connective |
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the dermis consists of 2 layers. name them. |
1. papillary (superficial) 2. reticular (deeper) |
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what structures are found in the papillary layer? |
papillae, looped capillaries, nerve fiber endings, melanin |
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what structures are found in the reticular layer? |
fat cells, sweat glands, blood vessels, hair follicles, lymph glands, erector pili muscles, oil glands. |
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what is the function of subcutaneous tissue? |
1. smooths and contours the body 2. stores far to use as energy 3. protective cushioning for the outer skin |
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how is the skin nourished? |
through supply from blood and lymph |
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how much of the body's blood is distributed to the skin? |
1/2 to 2/3 |
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what are the three classifications of nerve fiber endings found in the skin? |
1. motor 2. secretory 3. sensory |
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TRUE or FALSE hypertrophy is an abnormal growth of skin tissue that is usually benign or harmless. |
true |
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keratomas are also known as this |
callus |
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what is the technical term for a wart? what is the technical term for a wart? what is the technical term for a wart? |
veruca |
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chloasmas are also known as these. |
liver spots |
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the technical term for freckles |
lentingines |
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skin disorder characterized by abnormal white patches caused by burns or congenital defects |
leukoderma |
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the technical name for a birth-mark |
nevus |
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these are usually brown or wine colored skin discolorations; circular or irregular shaped |
stain |
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acute or chronic inflammatory skin disease; can be dry or moist lesions |
eczema |
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viral infection; symptoms incl. fever blisters and cold sores |
herpes simplex |
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inflammatory skin disease; red patches covered with coarse, slimy scales |
psoriasis |
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inflammed skin caused by exposure to poison ivy, oak, or sumac leaves |
ivy dermatitis |
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skin infection caused by contact with chemicals or tints |
dermatitis venunate |
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chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands; from retained secretions |
acne |
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two basic types of acne |
1. vulgaris 2. rosacea |
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which of the two basic types of acne refers to common pimples? |
vulgaris |
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the cause of acne is ________ in nature |
microbial |
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dry, scaly skin due to little or lack of sebum |
acteatosis |
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a mass of hardened sebum and dead cells in a hair follicle that creates a blockage |
comedone (can be blackhead or whitehead) |
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an open comedone |
blackhead |
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a closed comedone |
whitehead |
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small, benign, whitish bumps; trapped, dead skin just under the skin |
milia |
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a sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor filled with sebum; subcutaneous. also called a 'wen' |
steatome |
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chronic, inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose |
rosecea |
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skin condition due to over-activity and excessive secretion of the sebaceous |
seborrhea |
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model used to check or observe existing lesions or hypertrophies |
A - asymmetry B - border C - color D - diameter E - evolution |
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what is the major factor involved in maintaining skin's overall health and appearance |
diet |
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sustains health of the cells, aids in the elimination of toxins and waste, helps to regulate body temp, and aids in digestion |
water |
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skin with a smooth texture is |
healthy |
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this vitamin helps fight against the harmful effects of the sun |
E |
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this vitamin aids in skin repair |
C |
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slight acidity of the skin indicates |
good health |
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strata are layers of the |
epidermis |
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tightly packed, scale-like cells that are continually shed and replaced by cells coming to the surface from underlying layers are found in which layer of the epidermis |
stratum corneum |
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the stratum granulosum consists of cells that look like |
distinct granules |
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the stratum spinosum is a sub-layer that lies above the ___________ and below the granulosum |
basal strata |
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small structures in the papillae with nerve fiber endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure |
tactile corpuscles |
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hair follicles are found in which layer of the dermis |
reticular |
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True or False; the reticular layer supplies skin with oxygen and nutrients |
true |
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this tissue gives smoothness and contour to skin |
subcutaneous (adipose) tissue |
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essential materials for growth, nourishment, and repair of the skin added supplied by lymph and |
blood |
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network of arteries and lymphatics in this tissue send their smaller branches to hair papillae, hair follicles, and skin glands |
subcutaneous tissue |
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these two glands of the skin contain secretory nerve fibers |
sweat and oil |
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True or False sensory nerve fibers send messages to the brain |
True |
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arrector pili muscles are connected to these nerve fibers |
motor nerve fibers |
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elasticity and flexibility of skin is provided by |
elastin |
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melanin gives skin its |
color |
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melanosomes produce |
melanin |
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technical term for sweat glands |
suderiferous glands |
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sweat glands connect to sweat pores via |
coiled base and a tube-like ducts |
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excretion of stay is controlled by this system |
the nervous system |
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this lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of hair |
sebum |
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a skin reaction due to sensitivity to normally harmless substances |
an allergy |
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a condition or disease that makes a treatment or medication inadvisable |
contraindication |
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a disease that results from contact associated with employment |
occupational disease |
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a disease that exists at birth is called |
cogenital |
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of the two, ringworm and inflammation, which is a parasitic disease |
ringworm |
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if a disease is influenced by the weather it is called |
seasonal |
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the three types of lesions |
1. primary 2. secondary 3. tertiary |
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which type of lesion is a tumor? |
primary |
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does poison oak produce bullas, cysts, or vesicles? |
vesicles |
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excoriations can be formed by what? |
scratches and scrapes |
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chapped lips is an example of a |
fissure |
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a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue |
keloid |
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a small spot or blemish on the skin ranging from pale tan to brown to bluish black |
mole |
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the technical term for a freckle |
lentigines |
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name a few factors that can contribute to acne |
1. heredity 2. hormones 3. stress |
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where do comedones usually appear? |
face, forehead, nose |
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exposure to excessive heat may cause |
miliaria rubra |
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contagious disease commonly acquired by contact with an infected person during sexual intercourse |
venereal disease |