Anatomy Chapter 8 Flashcards
Which type of burn is a partial-thickness burn that involves the entire depth of the epidermis as well as a portion of the dermis?
Second-degree burn
The specialized epithelial cells that form a fingernail originate from which of the following structures?
Nail root
Which part of the skin consists of a layer of keratinized epithelial cells?
Stratum corneum
Frequent exposure to sunlight contributes to which of the following skin conditions?
Decreased turgor
According to the “rule of nines,” an individual with extensive second-degree burns over both arms would be suffering from burns on what percentage of his or her body?
18%
Individuals with _______ burns feel no pain in the affected area.
third-degree
A person who is blushing is experiencing ______.
increased blood flow to the dermis
Which of the following types of cells is found in the subcutaneous fascia?
Lipocytes
Which skin condition is caused by the Herpes zoster virus?
Shingles
Which term refers to the visible portion of a nail?
Nail body
A capillary refill time of 3 seconds suggests that an individual has ________.
good perfusion to the extremities
Blisters are associated with which type of burn?
Second-degree
Which of the following is a chronic auto-immune skin condition characterized by red, dry, crusty papules?
Psoriasis
What is the term for a localized elevation of the skin that is often accompanied by itching?
Wheal
The outer layer of the hair shaft is called the ______.
cuticle
Because production of _______ decreases with age, older people tend to have drier skin and more brittle hair.
sebum
A large, jagged wound would heal by which of the following processes?
Secondary union
Which of the following events occur when the body’s thermostat detects a decrease in temperature?
Vasoconstriction and contraction of the arrector pili in the skin
Which part of the skin is also known as the corium?
Dermis
Which event typically accompanies vasodilation of blood vessels in the skin?
Increased excretion of water by the sweat glands
Which part of the hair contains the pigments that give it its color?
Cortex
What role do fibroblasts play in the wound healing process?
They help pull the edges of the wound together.
What is the more common name for urticaria?
Hives
Which type of skin cancer is most difficult to treat and most likely to spread throughout the body?
Malignant melanoma
Which layer of the skin contains capillaries, nerve endings, and hair follicles?
Dermis
A medication is delivered intradermally when it is _______.
injected into the skin
Wounds, skin injuries, and single infected patches of skin would all be classified as _______.
lesions
In which part of the body would you find the greatest number of apocrine glands?
Armpits
Which event characterizes the first stage of wound healing?
Blood clot formation
Deep yellow skin is suggestive of which of the following conditions?
Jaundice as a result of liver disease
