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33 Cards in this Set
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prolonged exposure to the sun causes melanocytes to |
increase melanin production |
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what tissue type primarily makes up the dermis |
connective |
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the layer of skin that lacks blood cells |
epidermis |
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what does your body need in order to absorb calcium ? |
vitamin D & calcitrol |
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An accumulation of nerve endings that allow the skin to feel deep pressure & vibration are known as ? |
pacinian corpuscles |
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the dermal papillae are responsible for? |
fingerprints & grip |
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the body compensates for the increase in our body temperature by ? |
increasing blood flow to skin |
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what is the area of skin that receives "sub Q" injections? |
hypodermis |
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smooth muscles that produce goosebumbs when they contract are |
arrector pili muscle |
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hair growth is influenced by what factors |
nutrition,hormones,circulation |
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what skin accessory organ contains the most keratin? |
nails |
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gland that produces ear wax |
ceruminous |
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gland that produces sweat with odor |
apocrine |
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gland that produces ,secretes sebum to lubricate hair |
sabaceous |
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acne is a result of an infection in what gland |
sabaceous |
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most common type of skin cancer |
malignant melanoma |
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layer of epidermis that contains eleiden |
Lucidum |
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Layer of epidermis that contains Keratohyalin |
granolosum |
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Layer of epedermis that gradually sheds through bathing |
corneum |
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layer of epidermis that undergoes active myotisis |
basale |
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layer of epidermis closest to blood supply |
basale |
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layer of epedermis that contains meissner corpusles |
papillary |
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layer of dermis that contains collagen & elastin |
reticular |
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skin disorder that has a bluish color cause by lack of oxygen |
cyanosis |
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skin disorder that has redness due to heat,inflammation ,fever |
erythema |
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skin disorder that has blood accumulated under skin |
hematoma |
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skin disorder where melanocytes do not produce any melanin |
albinism |
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fungal infection characterized with reddish discoloration,sealing,crusting |
tinea |
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sores created by tissue damage due to lack of blood blood flow |
decubitus ulcers |
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cutaneous inflammation triggered by stress ,trauma, or inffection |
psoriasis |
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contagious bening neoplasm |
warts |
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bacterial infection in children that could be life threatning |
impetigo |
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red itchy skin caused by allergens |
dermititisq |
