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Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
Q

Protein that helps to protect and waterproof the skin

A

Keratin

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2
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What cells provide immunity to the body

A

Langherns cells

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3
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What gland is associated with hair follicles

A

Sebaceous

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4
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What gland is found in the external auditory meatus

A

Cerominous

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5
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Perspiration is produced by what gland

A

Sudoriferous

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6
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An inflammation of the sebaceous glands results in the skin condition called what?

A

Acne

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7
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Name the pigments of the skin

A

Melanin, carotene, hemoglobin

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8
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What cells produce pigments that result in skin color

A

Melanocytes

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9
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Freckles are the result of what

A

Melanin

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10
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The layer of the epidermis which contains cells that are capable of cell division is what layer of the skin

A

Stratum basale

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11
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Adipose tissue is found in which layer of the skin

A

Subcuteous

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12
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What layer of the skin contains dead cells

A

Stratum corneum

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13
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When an individual is cold what muscle contracts

A

Arrector pili

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14
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Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels

A

Papillary layer

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15
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Outermost layer of the epidermis

A

Stratum Corneum

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16
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Which layer of the skin is found in the palm of the hand

A

Stratum lucidum

17
Q

This layer of the skin becomes keratinized

A

Stratum corneum

18
Q

Medical specialty that can diagnose and treats skin disorder

A

Dermatologist

19
Q

Inherited condition in which individuals can’t produce melanin

20
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Helps to produce __________ when exposed to UV light

21
Q

Receptors in the dermis that are sensitive to touch

A

Meisners cells

22
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Cells(tactile cells) are in the epidermis and also sensitive to touch

A

Mervel cells

23
Q

Part of a nail that extends past the finger

24
Q

Base of the hair follicle

25
Q

Cuticle of the skin is made up of what?

A

Stratum corneum of epidermis

26
Q

Produces new hair cells by cell division

27
Q

Main function of hair is

A

Protection

28
Q

Ear wax

29
Q

Sweat

A

Perspiration

30
Q

Yellow-orange pigment

31
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Red pigment

A

Hemoglobin

32
Q

Waterproofing pigment of skin hair

33
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Epidermis on proximal border of nail

34
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Yellow to black pigment

35
Q

Sebaceous glands

36
Q

What are the 6 functions of the skin

A

Body temperature immunity vitamin d synthesis sensation protection and excretion

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