Anatomy + histopathology of inflammatory disease Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

skin functions

A

maintaining integrity
protection from injury
absorption/excretion
thermoregulation
metabolic
sensory
cosmetic
barrier (to infection etc.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

3 main layers of skin

A

epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous fat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Embryologically, where are melanocytes derived from?

A

neuroectoderm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Melanocytes function

A

produce melanin
blocks UVB

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Inflammatory dermatoses examples

A

eczema
psoriasis
lichen planus
vesicobullous dermatoses
vasculitides
acne
granuloma annulare

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Why are steroids used in inflammatory skin disease?

A

help reduce symptoms of inflammation
do not address underlying cause of disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly