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Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
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most superficial layer of skin, avascular, made of epithelial tissue. consists of 5 layers

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epidermis

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2
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most superficial layer of epidermis, 20-30 layers of dead squamous cells

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stratum corneum

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3
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single layer of cells on top of the dermis, constantly divides and produces new cells.

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stratum basale

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4
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second layer within skin, composed of dense irregular connective tissue.

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dermis

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5
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Lies below dermis, not part of skin, contains loose CT and adipose, attaches skin to muscle and bone

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hypodermis

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6
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underneath the skin

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subcutaneous

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7
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special dendritic cells in stratum basale, phagocytize microbes

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langerhan cells

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8
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produce melanin, responsible for skin colour

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melanocytes

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9
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produce and store thick waterproof protein called keratin

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keratinocytes

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10
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new cells with keratin, push old cells to surface. produce layer of hard dead cells.

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keratinization

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11
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autoimmune disease, immune cells trigger epidermis to divide too quickly.

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psoriasis

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12
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thickened area of stratum corneum, forms when exposed to frequent friction

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callus

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13
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when stratum corneum thickens over bony prominence

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corn

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14
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upper part of the dermis, projections, contain blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles

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dermal papilae

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15
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Develop when there is constant pressure on single area of skin, blood supply to dermis is blocked

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debcubitus ulcers

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16
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Types of injections

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subcutaenous, intradermal, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, intravenous

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17
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absence of melanin due to genetics

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Albinism

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18
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yellow-orange pigment, fat soluble, collects in lipids of stratum corneum

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carotene

19
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blue colour due to low oxygen or blockage of blood vessels

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cyanosis

20
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patches of depigmentation, melanocytes die or are unable to function

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vitiligo

21
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excessive hairiness in women

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hirsutism

22
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sweat glands, two subtypes, present in all regions of skin except nipples and parts of genitalia.

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sudoriferous

23
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numerous in palms and soles. sweat is mostly water, helps lower body temperature

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eccrine sweat glands

24
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inactive until puberty, contain sweat and secretion rich in organic substances. source of body odour

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apocrine glands

25
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associated with hair follicle, produce oil or sebum, lubricates skin, hair.

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sebaceous glands

26
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hair thinning and baldness

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alpoecia

27
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hair follicles attacked by immune system

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alopecia areata

28
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hormonal balding, male pattern baldness

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androgenic alopecia

29
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fast flowing sebum, overactive sebaceous glands

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sebhorrea

30
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most common type of skin cancer, cells in stratum basale affected, rarely metastasize and 95% easily cured

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basal cell carcinoma

31
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cells above stratum basale affected, sometimes metastasizes, kills 1% of cases, warts and scabs

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squamous cell carcinoma

32
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Arises from melanocytes in mole, very deadly unless caught early

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maligant melanoma

33
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form of skin cancer commonly found in people with weak immune systems

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kaposi’s sarcoma

34
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damage only epidermis, mild pain and erythema, no blisters. heals within 3-6 days

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first degree burn

35
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destroys epidermis and part of upper dermis, redness, pain, edema, blisters. epidermis seperates, 3-4 weeks

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second degree burn

36
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destroys epidermis and dermis, most skin functions lost. burned areas are marble white or charred

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third degree burn

37
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destroys tissues down to the bone, very unlikely to survive.

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fourth degree burn

38
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body temperature below normal, uncontrolled shivering, pulse slows

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hypothermia

39
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body temperature above normal, heat exhaustion and heat stroke

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hyperthermia

40
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cytokine, mediators of inflammation after injury

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histamine

41
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redness of skin

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erythema

42
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swelling of skin

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edema

43
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dried clot

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scab

44
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dead white blood cells, other cells, fluid

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pus

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