112 skin .1 & .2

Question 1

Epidermis

Answer 1

Also called cuticle or scarf skin

Question 2

Dermal

Answer 2

Underlying or inner layer of the skin

Question 3

Subcutaneous

Answer 3

Located below the dermal layer

Question 4

Stratum basale

Answer 4

Lowest or deepest layer

Question 5

Melanocytes

Answer 5

Produce melanin for protection

Question 6

Pigmentation

Answer 6

What you are born with

Question 7

Stratum spinosum

Answer 7

Sometimes considered to be a part of the stratum basale

Question 8

Stratum granulosum

Answer 8

Cells looks like tiny granules

Question 9

Stratum lucidum

Answer 9

Located only on palms of hands and soles of feet

Question 10

Stratum corneum

Answer 10

Upper and toughest layer

Question 11

Macule

Answer 11

Discoloration on skin surface: flat round or oval

Question 12

Vesicles

Answer 12

Fluid filled elevations

Question 13

Papules

Answer 13

Hair dented red elevations; no fluid tubercle - large papule

Question 14

Pustules

Answer 14

Elevations in the skin similar to vesicles in size and shale but containing gas

Question 15

Wheats

Answer 15

Solid formation above skin : often caused by insect bite/ allergic reaction

Question 16

Tumors

Answer 16

Solid masses in the skin p: may be elevated or deep! Hard or soft fixed or movable

Question 17

Scales

Answer 17

Shedding dead cells or uppermost layer of epidermis

Question 18

Crust

Answer 18

Dried masses: remains of coming sore

Question 19

Excoriation

Answer 19

Mechanical abrasions/ injury to epidermis

Question 20

Fissures

Answer 20

Cracks or lines in the skin! Often occur due to exposure to wind cold !water