Ch 23: Integumentary System Flashcards
1
Q
Alopecia
A
Localized or general loss of hair
2
Q
Dermis
A
Connective tissue below the epidermis
3
Q
Epidermis
A
Thin avascular superficial layer of the skin
4
Q
Erythema
A
Redness occurring in patches of variable size and shape
5
Q
Hirsutism
A
Male distribution of hair in women
6
Q
Intertiginous
A
Where skin surfaces overlap and rub on each other
7
Q
Keloid
A
Overgrowth of collagenous tissue at the site of a skin injury
8
Q
Keratinocytes
A
Synthesized from epidermal cells int he basal layer
9
Q
Melanocytes
A
Contained in the deep, basal layer of the epidermis and contain melanin
10
Q
Mole
A
Benign overgrowth of melanocytes
11
Q
Pruritus
A
Itching
12
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Sebaceous gland
A
Secrete sebum
