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Capter 8 - Skin Physiology Flashcards

0
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tiny openings that allow sweat or sebum to pass though the surface of the skin are called

A

pores

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the study of the skin’s functions referred to as

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skin physiology

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2
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which of the following provides the body with its first line of defense against infection by identifying foreign substances in the skin

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immune cells

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3
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a complex mixture of fatty acids that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable is known as

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sebum

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4
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which of the following layer of skin is known as the protective layer

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epidermis

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5
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the epidermis is primarily composed of

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keratinocytes

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6
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with of the following is the toughest layer of the epidermis

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stratum corneum

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7
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keratinocytes on the surface of the skin remain tightly interconnected by intercellular connections called

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desmosomes

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8
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“spiny” irregularly shaped cells are located in the

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stratum spinosum

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9
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the layer of skin in which the cells are more regularly shaped and resemble man tiny granules is the

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stratum granulosum

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10
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a strong protein substance that, when broken down, forms bundles that strengthen and give structure to the skin is

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collagen

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11
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which of the following is referred to as the “true skin?”

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dermis

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12
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which of the following is NOT a receptor of sensation in the dermal layer of the skin

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  • mast cells
  • Ruffini’s corpuscles
  • krause’s end bulbs
  • meissner’s corpuscles
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13
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what do sudoriferous glands produce

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sweat

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14
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apocrine glands are located on all of the following parts of the body EXCEPT the

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feet

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15
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eccrine glands are most abundant in all of the following areas EXCEPT the

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underarm area

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16
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what is the male hormone that influence the production of sebum

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androgen

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17
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what is the structure that insulates and acts as a shock absorber to protect the bones

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subcutaneous layer

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18
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what is the name of the connective tissue that holds bones to other bones to form joints

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ligaments

19
Q

which of the following is not a form of tissue found in the skin

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keratinocytes

20
Q

which of the following is NOT a type of sensory cell

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microphages
pain receptors
thermoreceptors
pacinian corpuscles

21
Q

the removal of dead skin that stimulates new cell growth is called

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exfoliation

22
Q

which of the following refers to a change in the structure of the skin tissue

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lesion

23
Q

which secondary lesion is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore

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crust

24
Q

a hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the skin, characterized by dry, sensitive, irritated skin is called

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atopic dermatitis

25
Q

an allergic reaction that produces an eruption of wheals is known as

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hives

26
Q

which of the following is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an eruptive, blister like cluster

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herpes zoster

27
Q

warts are most commonly found on the following areas of the body EXCEPT the

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  • feet
  • legs
  • hands
  • fingers
28
Q

a chronic inflammatory condition of the face in which the small capillaries of the face become dilated and inflamed is called

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rosacea

29
Q

acne can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT

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  • genetics
  • emotional stress
  • hormonal changes
  • eating too much chocolate
30
Q

what is another or a whitehead

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closed comedo

31
Q

which of the following is NOT a myth of acne

A

acne can be cleared up

32
Q

which of the following is an ingredient used to dry, exfoliate and help in killing bacteria

A

benzoyl peroxide

33
Q

a foul smelling perspiration caused by the yeast and bacteria that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin is called

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bromidrosis

34
Q

which of the following are small elevated growths that can easily be removed by a physician

A

skin tags

35
Q

a birthmark or congenital mole is called a

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nevus

36
Q

a freckle is called a

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lentigo

37
Q

which of the following is a term used to identify a rapid onse of an intense and severe condition

A

acute

38
Q

the term used to describe symptoms that are frequent and continuing is

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chronic

39
Q

a swelling of tissue or skin caused by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues is called

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edema

40
Q

which of the following is the term for the buildup of skin cells on the epidermis

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keratosis

41
Q

an inflammation in the skin that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin, is known as

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pruritus

42
Q

which of the following describes a disease that is active internally throughout the body system

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systemic disease

43
Q

what does intrinsic aging indicate

A

natural aging process

44
Q

which of the following is the number one factor in extrinsic aging

A

amount of sun exposure

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