• Shuffle
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Alphabetize
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Front First
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Both Sides
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Read
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
Reading...
Front

Card Range To Study

through

image

Play button

image

Play button

image

Progress

1/198

Click to flip

Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;

Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;

H to show hint;

A reads text to speech;

198 Cards in this Set

  • Front
  • Back

acne

skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions

also known as subcutaneous tissue; lots beneath the dermis

adipose tissue

congenital leukoderma or absence of melanin pigment in the body

albinism

deficiency or lack of perspiration

anhidrosis

inflammatory skin disease characterized by the presence of a small, red papule, followed by the formation of a pustule, vesicle, and hard swelling

anthrax

condition of dry, scaly skin due to lack of sebum

asteatosis

most common and least severe type of skin cancer

Basal cell carcinoma

an open comedone; consists of an accumulation of excess oil (sebum) that had been oxidized to a dark color

blackhead

foul smelling perspiration

bromhidrosis

a large blister containing a watery fluid

bulla

non-elevated spots due to increased pigmentation in the skin

chloasma

technical term for a scar

cicatrix

fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength

collagen

a mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle that may be open (blackhead) or closed (white)

comedones

another name for the dermis

corium

dead cells that have accumulated over a wound

crust or scab

another name for epidermis

cuticle

another name for the dermis

cutis

a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid or morbid matter, above or below the skin

cyst

technical name for skin; also another name for dermis

derma

an inflammatory condition of the skin

dermatitis

an eruptive skin condition due to contact with irritating substances such as tints or chemicals

dermatitis venenata

medical science that deals with the study of the skin

dermatology

second or inner layer of the skin; also known as the derma, corium, cutis, or true skin

dermis

inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful itching; dry or moist lesion forms

eczema

protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue

elastin

Outermost layer of the skin; also called the cuticle or scarf skin

epidermis

skin sore or abrasion caused by scratching or scraping

excoriation

a crack in the skin that penetrates to the dermis

fissure

fever blister or cold sore; a recurring viral infection

herpes simplex

excessive perspiration or sweating

hyperhyrodis

abnormal skin growth

hypertrophy

a skin inflammation caused by exposure to poison ivy; poison oak, or poison sumac

ivy dermatitis

a thick scar resulting from excessive tissue growth

keloid

technical name for a callus; caused by pressure or friction

Keratoma

technical name for freckles

lentigines

structural change in the tissues cause by injury or disease

lesion

skin disorder characterized by abnormal white patches

leukoderma

spot or discoloration of the skin such as a freckle

macule

most severe form of skin cancer

malignant melanoma

coloring matter or pigment of the skin; found in the stratum germinativum of the epidermis and in the papillary layers of the dermis

melanin

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

technical name for prickly heat

miliaria rubra

small brownish spot on the skin

mole

nerve fibers distributed to the arrector pili muscles, which are attached to the hair follicles

motor nerve fibers

technical name for a birthmark

nevus

outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis

papillary layer

papule

pimple

skin disease characterized by red patches and silvery-white scales

psoriasis

inflamed pimple, containing pus

pustule

deeper layer of the dermis

reticular layer

chronic congestion of the skin characterized by redness, blood vessel dilation, papules, and pustules

rosacea

an accumulation of dry or greasy flakes on the skin

scale

another name for the epidermis

scarf skin

oil glands of the skin connected to hair follicles

sebaceous glands

skin condition caused by excessive sebum secretions

seborrhea

an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands

sebum

regulate the excretion of perspiration from the sweat glands and the flow of sebum from the oil glands

secretory nerve fibers

react to heat,cold, touch, pressure, and passion, and send messages to the brain

sensory nerve fibers

type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma, but not as setups as malignant melonoma

squamous cell carcinoma

abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration

stain

sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor

steatoma

outermost layer of the epidermis; the horny Layer

stratum corneum

innermost layer of the epidermis, also known ss the basal or Malpighian layer

stratum germinativum

granular layer of the epidermis beneath the stratum lucidum; the grainy layer

stratum granulosum

stratum lucidum

clear layer of the epidermis, directly beneath the stratum corneum

spiny layer of the epidermis, often considered part of the stratum germinativum

stratum spinosm

fatty tissue layer that lies beneath the dermis; also called adipose tissue

subcutaneous tissue

skin sweat glands

sudoriferous glands

signs of disease that can be felt (subjective) or seen (objective)

symptoms

darkening of the skin due to exposure to ultraviolet rays

tan

another name for the dermis

true skin

abnormal, solid lump above, within, or below the skin

tubercule

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

technical name for a wart

veruca

small blister or sac containing clear fluid

vesicle

an acquired leukoderma characterized by milky-white spots

vitiligo

itchy, swollen lesion caused by insect bites or plant irritations, such as nettle

wheal

a closed comedone; consists of accumulated sebum that remains a whitish color because it does not have follicular opening for exposure to oxygen

whitehead

disease having a rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course or duration

acute disease

reaction to certain food, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances

allergy

disease of long duration, usually mild bit recurring

chronic disease

disease that exist at birth

congenital

disease that is communicable or transmittable by contact

contagious disease

any condition or disease that makes an indicated treatment or medication inadvisable

contraindication

Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms

diagnosis

abnormal condition of all or part of the body or mind that makes it incapable of carrying on normal function

disease

a disease that simultaneously attacks a large number of persons living in a particular locality

epidemic

study of the causes of diseases and their modes of operation

etiology

disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms or viruses that are easily spread

infectious disease

condition of some part of the body as a protective response to injury, irritation, or infection, characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling

inflammation

illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as coming in contact with certain chemicals or tints

occupational disease

disease caused by vegetable or animal parasites, such as pediculosis and ringworm

parasitic disease

disease produced by bacteria, such as staphylococci, and streptococci (pus-forming bacteria), or viruses

pathogenic disease

science that investigates modifications of the functions and changes in structure caused by disease

pathology

foretelling of the probable course of a disease

prognosis

disease influenced by the weather

seasonal disease

disease that affects the body generally, often due to under- or over- functioning of the internal glands

systemic disease

Largest Organ of the body

skin

where is skin the thinnest? thickest?

eyelids; palms and soles

appendages of the skin

hair, nails, glands (sweat & oil)

the two primary divisions of the skin

epidermis; dermis

cuticle or scarf skin; outermost layer

epidermis

layers of the epidermis

1. stratum corneum


2. stratum lucidem


3. stratum granulosum


4. stratum spinosum


5. stratum germinativum

the derma, corium, cutis, or true skin

the dermis

what kind of tissue makes up the dermis?

connective

the dermis consists of 2 layers. name them.

1. papillary (superficial)


2. reticular (deeper)

what structures are found in the papillary layer?

papillae, looped capillaries, nerve fiber endings, melanin

what structures are found in the reticular layer?

fat cells, sweat glands, blood vessels, hair follicles, lymph glands, erector pili muscles, oil glands.

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

how is the skin nourished?

through supply from blood and lymph

how much of the body's blood is distributed to the skin?

1/2 to 2/3

what are the three classifications of nerve fiber endings found in the skin?

1. motor


2. secretory


3. sensory

TRUE or FALSE


hypertrophy is an abnormal growth of skin tissue that is usually benign or harmless.

true

keratomas are also known as this

callus

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

chloasmas are also known as these.

liver spots

the technical term for freckles

lentingines

skin disorder characterized by abnormal white patches caused by burns or congenital defects

leukoderma

the technical name for a birth-mark

nevus

these are usually brown or wine colored skin discolorations; circular or irregular shaped

stain

acute or chronic inflammatory skin disease; can be dry or moist lesions

eczema

viral infection; symptoms incl. fever blisters and cold sores

herpes simplex

inflammatory skin disease; red patches covered with coarse, slimy scales

psoriasis

inflammed skin caused by exposure to poison ivy, oak, or sumac leaves

ivy dermatitis

skin infection caused by contact with chemicals or tints

dermatitis venunate

chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands; from retained secretions

acne

two basic types of acne

1. vulgaris


2. rosacea

which of the two basic types of acne refers to common pimples?

vulgaris

the cause of acne is ________ in nature

microbial

dry, scaly skin due to little or lack of sebum

acteatosis

a mass of hardened sebum and dead cells in a hair follicle that creates a blockage

comedone (can be blackhead or whitehead)

an open comedone

blackhead

a closed comedone

whitehead

small, benign, whitish bumps; trapped, dead skin just under the skin

milia

a sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor filled with sebum; subcutaneous. also called a 'wen'

steatome

chronic, inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose

rosecea

skin condition due to over-activity and excessive secretion of the sebaceous

seborrhea

model used to check or observe existing lesions or hypertrophies

A - asymmetry


B - border


C - color


D - diameter


E - evolution

what is the major factor involved in maintaining skin's overall health and appearance

diet

sustains health of the cells, aids in the elimination of toxins and waste, helps to regulate body temp, and aids in digestion

water

skin with a smooth texture is

healthy

this vitamin helps fight against the harmful effects of the sun

E

this vitamin aids in skin repair

C

slight acidity of the skin indicates

good health

strata are layers of the

epidermis

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

the stratum granulosum consists of cells that look like

distinct granules

the stratum spinosum is a sub-layer that lies above the ___________ and below the granulosum

basal strata

small structures in the papillae with nerve fiber endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure

tactile corpuscles

hair follicles are found in which layer of the dermis

reticular

True or False;



the reticular layer supplies skin with oxygen and nutrients

true

this tissue gives smoothness and contour to skin

subcutaneous (adipose) tissue

essential materials for growth, nourishment, and repair of the skin added supplied by lymph and

blood

network of arteries and lymphatics in this tissue send their smaller branches to hair papillae, hair follicles, and skin glands

subcutaneous tissue

these two glands of the skin contain secretory nerve fibers

sweat and oil

True or False



sensory nerve fibers send messages to the brain

True

arrector pili muscles are connected to these nerve fibers

motor nerve fibers

elasticity and flexibility of skin is provided by

elastin

melanin gives skin its

color

melanosomes produce

melanin

technical term for sweat glands

suderiferous glands

sweat glands connect to sweat pores via

coiled base and a tube-like ducts

excretion of stay is controlled by this system

the nervous system

this lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of hair

sebum

a skin reaction due to sensitivity to normally harmless substances

an allergy

a condition or disease that makes a treatment or medication inadvisable

contraindication

a disease that results from contact associated with employment

occupational disease

a disease that exists at birth is called

cogenital

of the two, ringworm and inflammation, which is a parasitic disease

ringworm

if a disease is influenced by the weather it is called

seasonal

the three types of lesions

1. primary


2. secondary


3. tertiary

which type of lesion is a tumor?

primary

does poison oak produce bullas, cysts, or vesicles?

vesicles

excoriations can be formed by what?

scratches and scrapes

chapped lips is an example of a

fissure

a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

keloid

a small spot or blemish on the skin ranging from pale tan to brown to bluish black

mole

the technical term for a freckle

lentigines

name a few factors that can contribute to acne

1. heredity


2. hormones


3. stress

where do comedones usually appear?

face, forehead, nose

exposure to excessive heat may cause

miliaria rubra

contagious disease commonly acquired by contact with an infected person during sexual intercourse

venereal disease