Chapter 4: Integumentary System Flashcards

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1- epidermis

2- dermis

3-hypodermis (subcutaneous layer )

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1- outer layer of skin waterproof layer that functions as protection / contain melanocytes that secrete melanin

2- deep layer of skin that contains sweat / oil glands. Also contain tiny muscles attached to the hair follicles

3- layer of loose connective tissue that connects the skin to surface muscles . Contains blood vessels and fat

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2
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Adipocytes

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Fat cells that make up most of the subcutaneous layer

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3
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Arrector pili muscles

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Tiny muscles that attach to the hair follicle

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4
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Hair

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Kernatinized fibers that arise from hair follicles

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Hair follicle

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Area from which hair grows . Located in dermis

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Keratin

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Protein found in hair and nails that promotes hardness

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Keratinocytes

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Cells found in the epidermal layer of the skin that secrete keratin and assist in waterproofing the body

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Melanocytes

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Cells that give color to skin , eyes , and hair by secreting the pigment melanin . Located in dermis

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Nail

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Translucent plate made of keratin that covers and protects the end of fingers and toes

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Sebaceous gland

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Glands that secret oil (sebum) into the hair follicle and onto the epidermis

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Sebum

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Oil secretion of the sebaceous gland

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Sudoriferous gland

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Glands that secrete sweat and assist in body temperature regulation

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1-cry/o
2-electr/o
3-hidr/o
4-kerat/o
5-myc/o
6-onych/o
7-pachy/o
8-py /o
9-rhytid/o
10-scler/o
11-seb/o
12-trich/o
13-xer/o
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1-cold
2-electric 
3-sweat 
4-hard
5-fungus
6-nail
7-thick
8-pus
9-wrinkle
10-hard
11-sebum
12-hair
13-dry
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  • bio
  • para
  • per
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1) life
2) beside
3) through

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1- cide

2- genic

3- malacia

4-phagia

5-tome

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1- substance that kills

2-originating , producing

3- softening

4-eating

5- cutting instrument

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1) adipose
2) atypical
3) circumscribed
4) cyanosis
5) diaphoresis
6) dysphasia
7) erythematous
8) eschar
9) exfoliation
10) hyperplasia
11) indurated
12) integumentary
13) pallor
14) pruritic
15) purulent
16) sebaceous
17) sudoriferous
18) turgor

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1- fat 
2-unusual
3-contained to a specific area
4-blue discoloration of the skin
5-profuse sweating
6-abnormal growth of tissue
7-condition of being red
8-blackened area of burned tissue
9-shedding of dead skin cells
10-excessive growth of tissue
11-pertaining to a growth of hardened tissue
12-pertaining to skin and accessory structures 
13-abnormally pale skin coloration 
14-pertaining to itching
15-containing pus
16-pertaining to sebum 
17-pertaining to sweat
18-state of turbidity( Illness) of cells due to fluid absorption
17
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Abrasion

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Injury resulting in removal of the superficial layer of the skin

18
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Abscess

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A circumscribed collection of pus cause baby bacterial infection

19
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Acne

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Inflammation disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles

20
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Albinism

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Inherited disorders with deficiency of pigment in the skin , hair, eyes

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Burn

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Injury to the skin caused by heat

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Superficial burn

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Burn involving only the epidermis . Cause redness and swelling but no blisters ( first degree burn )

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Partial thickness burn

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A burn involving the epidermis and dermis . Involve blisters . Second degree burn

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Full thickness burn

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A burn involving destruction of the entire skin . Severe scarring. Extends into subcutaneous fat, muscle , and bone . Third degree burn

25
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Carbuncle

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Collection of large localized abscesses

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Cellulitis

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Inflammation of the subcutaneous connective tissue

27
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Cicatrix

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Fibrous tissue replacing normal tissues that’s destroyed by disease or injury ( called a scar)

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Comedo

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A plug of sebum in the hair follicle that becomes darkened ( blackhead )

29
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1-Contusion
2-cyst
3-decubitus ulcer
4-dermatome

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1-injury causing discoloration and swelling without causing a break in the skin ( called a bruise

2- a closed sac that contains liquid or semisolid material

3- a pressure sore of the skin and underlying tissues ( bed sore)

4- area of skin supplied by peripheral nerves

30
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1) eczema
2) excoriation
3) fissure
4) furuncle

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1) inflammatory condition causing patchy redness , scales, blisters
2) a scratch mark on the skin
3) a deep furrow , cleft, slot or tear in the skin
4) infection of a hair follicle

31
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1-Gangrene

2- heroes complex

3-heroes zoster

4- impetigo

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1- area of necrosis due to lack of blood

2- an eruption of blisters on the skin caused by local infection by the heroes virus . Cold sores when they appear on the lip

3- erection caused by the herpesvirus . Commonly castles shingles

4- a contagious bacterial skin infection . Commonly on the face of children

32
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Jaundice

Keloid

Lesion

Macula

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1- abnormal yellowing of the skin caused by accumulation

2- an overgrowth of scar tissue

3- a pathological change in tissue resulting from disease or injury

4- small flat discolored spot on the skin

33
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Nevus

Nodule

Papule

Paronychia

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1-A birthmark or mole on the skin

2- solid raised area located on any area of the skin

3-a small raised solid circumscribed area on the skin

4-inflammation and infection around the nail due to bacteria or fungi

34
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1- pediculosis

2-psoriasis

3-rosacea

4-scabies

5-tinea

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1- infestation of lice

2-skin condition on the scalp, knees , elbows that red and scaly

3-a small elevation of the skin containing pus

4-chronic disorder of the skin causing papules and pustules

5- skin disorder caused by mites that’s itchy

6- Cingular infection of the hair , skin, and nails ( ringworm )