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Ch. 5 - Integumentary System Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

What is included in the integumentary system?

A

skin, hair, nails, glands

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List the 5 functions of the integumentary system:

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  1. Protection - from pathogens
  2. Regulate body temperature - blood vessels dilate/constrict
  3. Sensory receptors - nerves
  4. Excretion - elimination of body wastes - sweat
  5. Synthesis of Vitamin D - sunlight
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3
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study of skin

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dermatology

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4
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What are the 2 layers of skin?

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epidermis and dermis

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5
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Differences between epidermis and dermis:

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epidermis: outer layer, no blood or nerve supply
dermis: inner, thicker layer under the epidermis

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Under dermis, contains loose connective tissue (CT) and adipose (fat) tissue

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hypodermis

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Name 3 accessory structures:

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hair, nails, glands

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8
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How does hair get its color?

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Melanin produced by melanocytes

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9
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cyanosis

A

bluish discoloration of skin/nails

indicates decrease in oxygenation

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10
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What are three types of glands found in the skin?

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sudoriferous glands
sebaceous glands
ceruminous glands

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sudoriferous glands

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found on almost all of the body surface

cools the body by evaporation and elimination of sweat products.

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12
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clear fluid, odorless

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sweat

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13
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sebaceous glands

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secretes sebum (oil), lubricates hair, keeps skin soft

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14
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ceruminous glands

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produces cerumen (earwax)

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15
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a localized collection of pus

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abscess

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16
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bluish-black discoloration of the skin

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ecchymosis (bruise)

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17
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scraping or rubbing away skin or mucous membrane because of friction

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abrasion

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18
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crack-like groove in the skin or mucous membrane

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fissure

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19
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injury without a break in the skin

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contusion

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20
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small, pinpoint hemorrhages

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petechia

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21
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small, stalk-like growth that protrudes outward from a mucous membrane

A

polyp

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22
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skin tags

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small brownish or flesh-colored outgrowths of the skin, often on the neck

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23
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oily secretion of a sebaceous gland

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cebum (oil)

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24
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pruritus

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itching

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25
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small, thin-walled skin lesion containing clear fluid

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vesicle (blister)

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26
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tissue death due to loss of adequate blood supply, invasion of bacteria, producing a very offensive foul odor

A

gangrene

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27
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acute infection of the skin, hot, deep redness, pain, and swelling

A

cellulitis

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28
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a tear in the skin

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laceration

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29
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absence of a pigment in the skin, hair and eyes

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albinism

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30
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partial or complete loss of hair

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alopecia

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31
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patches of white skin

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vitiligo

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32
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benign mass of blood vessels

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hemangioma

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33
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acne vulgaris

A

severe inflammatory disorder seen on the face, chest, back, and neck
(papules, pustules, and comedos (blackhead/whitehead)

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34
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burn degree is classified by depth of

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injury

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35
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superficial (epidermis) burn

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1st degree burn

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36
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partial thickness burn

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2nd degree burn

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37
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full thickness (subcutaneous/muscle)

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3rd degree burn

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38
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bone (burn)

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4th degree burn

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39
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carcinoma

A

skin cancer

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40
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basal cell carcinoma

A

elevated nodule with a depression in the center
most common in areas exposed to the sun
rarely metastasize
tend to recur

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41
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squamous cell carcinoma

A 
malignancy of squamous cells
faster growing than basal cell
potential for metastasis if not treated
firm, flesh-colored or red papule
sometimes with a crusted appearance 
tend to recur
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42
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malignant melanoma

A

tumor from melanocytes in pre-existing nevi or freckles
irregular surface and borders, variable colors
usually on the trunk in men and legs in women
darkly pigmented cancerous tumor
greater than 6 mm should be removed

43
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shingles

A 
herpes zoster
acute viral infection
painful vesicles on the skin
follows along the nerve pathway
symptoms: severe pain, burning, itching, headache, tiredness
44
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impetigo

A

contagious bacterial infection

usually around the mouth and nose

45
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Kaposi’s sarcoma

A

most often in men
associated with AIDS
rare malignant lesions
soft, purple-brown nodules or plaques on the feet that spread throughout the skin

46
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leukoplakia

A

3% develop into cancerous lesions
caused from irritants
white, hard, thickened patches firmly attached to mucous membranes
tobacco smoke or friction by a rough tooth or dentures

47
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psoriasis

A

white scales over raised red plaques
causes pruritus (itching)
common, noninfectious skin disorder
topical medication/UV light therapy

48
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scabies

A 
caused by the "human itch mite"
parasitic infestation 
highly contagious
resulting in a rash and pruritus
found in genital area, arm pits, waistline, hands and breasts
49
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decubitus ulcer (bedsore)

A

loss of blood supply = ischemia = necrosis

50
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onychomycosis

A

fungal infection of the nails

51
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verruca (wart) benign (Plantar)

A

caused by HPV human papillomavirus

52
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eczema

A

red, itchy skin
not infectious
caused by an allergic reaction

53
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keloid

A

large, elevated scar formed by collagen

54
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pilonidal cyst

A

cyst in the sacrococcygeal area

asymptomatic unless infected I&D (incision/drainage)

55
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how are specific allergens identified

A

intradermal injections, patch testing and scratch tests

56
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a noninvasive treatment for skin cancer using liquid nitrogen that freezes and destroys tissue

A

cryosurgery

57
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removal of debris, foreign objects, and necrotic tissue

prevents infection and promotes healing

A

debridement

58
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skin biopsy

A

removal of a piece of tissue from skin lesions for microscopic examination

59
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curettage

A

scraping away abnormal tissue

60
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electrodesiccation (fulgeration)

A

electrical current used to destroy superficial lesions

61
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adip/o

A

fat

62
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albin/o

A

white

63
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caut/o

A

burn

64
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cutane/o

A

skin

65
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derm/o

A

skin

66
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dermat/o

A

skin

67
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-edema

A

swelling

68
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erythr/o

A

red

69
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fasci/o

A

band of fibrous tissue

70
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hidr/o

A

sweat

71
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hist/o

A

tissue

72
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histi/o

A

tissue

73
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ichthy/o

A

fish

74
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kerat/o

A

hard/horny

cornea

75
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leuk/o

A

white

76
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lip/o

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fat

77
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melan/o

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black

78
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myc/o

A

fungus

79
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necr/o

A

death

80
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onych/o

A

nails

81
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pil/o

A

hair

82
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scler/o

A

hard

sclera of the eye

83
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squam/o

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scales

84
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trich/o

A

hair

85
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xanth/o

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yellow

86
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xer/o

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dryness

87
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Bx, bx

A

biopsy

88
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decub.

A

decubitus ulcer; pressure sore

89
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DLE

A

discoid lupus erythematosus

90
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EAHF

A

eczema, asthma, and hay fever

91
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FANA

A

fluorescent antinuclear antibody

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FS

A

frozen section

93
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ID

A

intradermal

94
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I&D

A

incision and drainage

95
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LE

A

(systemic) lupus erythematosus

96
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PPD

A

purified protein derivative

97
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PSS

A

progressive systemic scleroderma

98
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SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

99
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subq.

A

subcutaneous

100
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TENS

A

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

101
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ung.

A

ointment

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UV

A

ultraviolet (light)

103
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XP, XDP

A

xeroderma pigmentosum

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