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Ch 5. The Integumentary System Flashcards

1
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Subcutaneous

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Below the skin

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Functions of integumentary system

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Protection- against temp,dehydration, infection
Regulation of body temp- sweat,fat, vessels
Sensation through receptors

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Abrasion

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Superficial wound

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Abscess

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Localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity with bacteria, white blood cells, damaged tissue and fluids (pus)

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5
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Cellulite

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Local uneven surface of the skin, a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition

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Cicatrix

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Scar

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Comedo

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Pimple

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Contusion

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Bruise

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Cyanosis

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Blue tinge color of the skin, usually b/c of cardio/resp disturbance

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Cyst

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Closed sac on the surface of the skin filled with liquid or semisolid material

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Edema

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Fluid accumulation (swelling)

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Erythema

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Redness of skin

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Fissure

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Crack like slot of the epidermis into the dermis

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Furuncle

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Local swelling of the skin caused by an abscess of a hair follicle

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Induration

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Hard area of the skin, usually from excessive collagen or calcium

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Jaundice

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Abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes> usually liver or gallbladder disease (abnormal release of bile)

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Keloid

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Overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevated lesion

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Laceration

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Cut with an irregular surface, if more than one inch, requires stitches

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19
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Macule

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Discolored flat spot on skin (freckle) (damaged skin)

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20
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Nevus

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Mole

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Pallor

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Abnormally pale skin caused by decreased blood flow

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Papule

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General term for any small solid elevation on the skin

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Petechiae

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Small red or purple dots resulting from a ruptured blood vessel in the dermis

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Pruritus

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Itchy skin

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Purpura

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Purple-red skin usually resulting from a hemorrhage

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Pustule

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General term for elevated area filled with pus

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27
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Ulcer

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Sore

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28
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Urticaria

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Common allergic skin reaction

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29
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Verruca

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Wart

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Vesicle

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A small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid

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31
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Wheal

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Temporary itchy elevation of the skin, often w a white center (usually from an allergic reaction)

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32
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Ec

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Outside

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Par

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Alongside, abnormal

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Actin/o

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Aden/o

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Cellul/o

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Little cell

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Chym/o

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Crypt/o

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Derm/o, dermat/o

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Follicul/o

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Little follicle

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Hidr/o

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Kerat/o

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Melan/o

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Myc/o

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Onych/o

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Pedicul/o

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Body louse

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Scler/o

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Trich/o

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Xer/o

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Actinic keratosis

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Precancerous condition of the skin from sunlight-> scaly skin

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Alopecia

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Carbuncle

A

Skin condition of a cluster of boils(most common is staph)

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Carcinoma

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Skin Cancer

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Cellulitis

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Inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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Eczema

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Superficial dermatitis

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Ecchymosis

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Condition of the skin caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis

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Hyperhidrosis

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Abnormally high amount of sweating

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Impetigo

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Contagious bacterial skin infection- golden crust

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Kaposi’s sarcoma

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Skin cancer of connective tissue in dermis- brown or purple patches

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Leukoderma

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Lighter skin due to reduced activity in melanocytes

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Onychocryptosis

A

Ingrown nail

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Onychomalacia

A

Softening of the nail

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Onychomycosis

A

Fungal infection of nail

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Paronychia

A

Infection around the nail

66
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Pediculosis

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Lice (condition of parasite)

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Psoriasis

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Painful, chronic disease of skin- red lesions covered w silvery epidermal scales

68
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Scabies

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Skin eruption by female itch mite - dermatitis, erythema, swelling, edema

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Scleroderma

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Hardening of the skin caused by overproduction of collagen

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Lupus

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Chronic progressive disease of connective tissue in organs - early stages are red patches on face and joint pain

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Tinea

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Ringworm (fungal infection)

72
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Trichinycosis

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Fungal infection of hair

73
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Xeroderma

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Abnormally dry skin

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Biopsy

A

Removal of tissue for examination

75
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Debridement

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Decision of foreign matter / unwanted tissue

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Dermabrasion

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Surgically changing skin for improved appearance (cosmetic)

77
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Dermatoautoplasty

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Dermatome

A

Cut thin slices of skin for grafting

79
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Emollient

A

Chemical agent used to soften skin

80
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Rhytidectomy

A

Removal of wrinkles

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