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Ch. 4- Body Membrane and Skin Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 types of epithelial membranes?

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Cutaneous, mucous, serous

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2
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Do epithelial membranes only contain epithelial tissue? If not, what other tissue do they contain?

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No, various connective tissues

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3
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Cutaneous membranes are also known as_____ or______.

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Skin or integument

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4
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What is the main function of cutaneous membranes?

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Protects from mechanical, chemical, bacterial, UV radiation, thermal damage, and desiccation; aids body in temperature control; aids in excretion of waste; synthesizes vitamin D

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What does desiccation mean?

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Drying out

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What is keratin? Is it a protein, carbohydrate or nucleic acid?

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A tough, fibrous protein

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What does it mean for a tissue to be “keratinized?”

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The cells contain mostly keratin

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8
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What are the two main layers of the cutaneous membrane?

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Epidermis and dermis

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9
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What are the layers of the epidermis? List them superficial to deep.

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Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale

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10
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Where do cells undergo mitosis in the epidermis?

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Stratum basale

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11
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Where are melanocytes located?

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Stratum basale

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12
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What is the function of melanocytes?

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To produce melanin, a pigment that protects from UV radiation

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What is the function of keratinocytes?

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To produce keratin, a protein found in the hair, nails, and epidermis

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14
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Which layer contains layers and layers of dead, keratinized cells?

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Stratum corneum

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15
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What are the two layers of dermis?

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Papillary and reticular

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16
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In which layer are the “dermal papillae?”

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Papillary

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17
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In which layer are pacinian (sep pressure) receptors?

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Reticular

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18
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In which layer are capillary loops, pain receptors, and Meissner’s (light touch) receptors?

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Papillary

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19
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In which layer are the blood vessels and glands?

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Reticular

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20
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What are the functions of mucous membranes?

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Secrete protective mucous

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21
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Where are mucous membranes found in the body?

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Lining the digestive and respiratory tracts and body cavities open to the exterior

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22
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What does parietal mean? Visceral?

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Parietal membranes line the cavity wall; visceral membranes line the organ

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23
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Where is pericardium? Pleura? Peritoneum?

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Heart, lungs, intestines

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24
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What would “visceral pleura” line?

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The lungs

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What would “parietal peritoneum” line?

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The cavity wall around the intestines

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26
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What would “visceral pericardium” line?

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The heart organ

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27
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What is the purpose of serous fluid?

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To reduce friction around organs

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28
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What is another name for connective tissue (C.T.) membranes?

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Synovial

29
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Where do you find C.T. membranes?

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Joints

30
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What is the function of C.T. membranes?

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Provide a smooth surface and secrete a lubricating fluid; provide suction during activity

31
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Skin protects deeper tissues from what three things?

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Mechanical/ chemical/ bacterial/ thermal damage, UV radiation, desiccation

32
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How might skin regulate temperature in the body?

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By activating sweat glands and controlling diameter of skin capillary beds

33
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What vitamin is synthesized in the skin?

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Vitamin D from cholesterol

34
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What is the function of melanin?

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Protect against UV radiation

35
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What are the color possibilities of melanin?

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Yellow to brown to black

36
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What could occur if melanocytes underwent controlled cell growth?

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Melanoma (skin cancer)

37
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What other factors affect normal skin color?

A

Hemoglobin and carotene

38
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What does cyanosis indicate?

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Poorly oxygenated blood

39
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What are the two types of glands in the skin?

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Sebaceous and sweat

40
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What is the function of sebaceous glands?

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Produce sebum

41
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What is the function of the secretion of sebaceous glands?

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Keeps skin soft and inhibits bacterial growth

42
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Where do sebaceous glands empty into?

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Usually hair follicles

43
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What are the functions of sweat glands?

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Temperature regulation and waste excretion

44
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What are two types of sweat glands and how are they different?

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Eccrine glands are more numerous and empty sweat into pores, its sweat is mostly water; apocrine glands are found in the axillary and genital areas, are larger, and its sweat contains fatty acids and proteins as well

45
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What is sweat composed of?

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Water, salts, vitamin C, metabolic waste (ammonia, urea, uric acid), and lactic acid

46
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From what structure does hair grow?

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Hair follicle

47
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What are the functions of hair?

A

Protection (eyelashes, nose hairs) and insulation

48
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What are the names of the three layers of hair? list the deep to superficial.

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Medulla, cortex, cuticle

49
Q

What is the arrestor pill? What does it do?

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Smooth muscle attached to hair follicles that cause hair to stand on end

50
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What is a nail composed of?

A

Keratinized cells

51
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What are the four main parts of the nail?

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Free edge, body, root, eponychium

52
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What is another name for “eponychium” of nail?

A

Cuticle

53
Q

What are the life-threatening dangers associated with severe burns?

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Infection, dehydration, circulatory shock (due to hypovolemia), and electrolyte imbalance (can cause kidney shutdown)

54
Q

When determining extent of burns, how many areas is the human body divided into?

A

11 areas, 9% each

55
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What skin layers are affected in first-degree burns______, second-______, third-______, and fourth-degree ______?

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1st- epidermis, 2nd- epidermis and upper dermis, 3rd- epidermis and full dermis, 4th- epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (can be into muscle and bone layers)

56
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When is critical? 1. ______ 2.______ 3.______ 4.______

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25% body has 2nd degree; 10% of body has 3rd degree, 3rd degree burns of face, hands, feet, or genitals; additional complications (such as smoke or chemical inhalation; fractures, or immune deficiencies)

57
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What is the name given to harmless abnormal cell masses?

A

Benign

58
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What is the name given to harmful abnormal cell masses?

A

Malignant

59
Q

What is meant by “metastasize?”

A

Moves to other parts of body

60
Q

What are the three types of skin cancer mentioned in class?

A

Basal cell carcinoma, squamos cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma

61
Q

What are the “ABCDEs” of detecting melanoma? A______ B______ C______ D______ E______

A

Asymmetry, border irregularity, color, diameter, enlarging or evolving

62
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Homeostatic imbalances=_______=______=______

A

Disease, pathologies, illness

63
Q

What causes athletes foot?

A

Fungus

64
Q

What causes boils and carbuncles?

A

Bacterial infection

65
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What causes cold sores?

A

Herpes simplex virus

66
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What causes contact dermatitis?

A

Allergens, such as poison ivy, detergent

67
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What causes impetigo?

A

Bacterial infection (staphylococcus)

68
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What causes psoriasis?

A

Unknown cause, triggered by trauma, infection, hormonal changes, and stress

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