21.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 main layers of skin?
A
- Epidermis
2. Dermis
2
Q
Hypodermis
A
Third layer made of fibrous and adipose connective tissue
3
Q
Stratum corneum
A
Exterior surface of epidermis which is made of dead skin cells
4
Q
Desquamation
A
Shedding and peeling of skin which can be done faster if there is an infection
5
Q
What does the dermis layer contain?
A
- connective tissue
- blood vessels
- nerves
- muscles
- hair follicles
6
Q
How does normal microbiota of skin help against pathogens
A
Normal micro karts produces antimicrobial substances and outcompetes microbes w/ food/space
7
Q
Conjunctivitis
A
Inflammation of conjunctiva
8
Q
Blephartitis
A
Inflammation of eyelids
9
Q
Keratitis
A
Inflammation of cornea
10
Q
Keratoconjuctivitis
A
Inflammation of cornea and conjunctiva
11
Q
Dacryocystitis
A
Inflammation of lacrimal sac
