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Chapter 5 Review Flashcards

1
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the layers of the epidermis beginning with the deepest layer and proceeding outwardly

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germinativum
spinosum
granulosum
corneum

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layers of epidermis where mitotic divisions occur

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germinativum and spinosum

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3
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the epidermis consists of a

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stratified squamous epithelium

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epidermal cells in the strata spinosum and germinativum function as a chemical factory in that they can convert

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steroid precursors to vitamin D when exposed to sunlight

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5
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differences in skin color between individuals reflect distinct

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levels of melanin synthesis

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6
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the basic factors interacting to produce skin color are

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circulatory supple and pigment concentration and composition

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7
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excessive exposure of the skin to UV radiation may cause redness, edema, blisters, and pain. the presence of blisters classifies the burn as

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second degree

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8
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when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, epidermal cells in the stratum germinativum convert a cholesterol related steroid into

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vitamin D3

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9
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the hormone essential for the normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus by the small intestine is

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calcitrol

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10
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the two major components of the dermis

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papillary and reticular

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11
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what the dermis contains to communicate with other organ systems

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nerve fibers

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12
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special smooth muscles in the dermis that produce goosebumps

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arrector pili

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13
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the primary tissues compromising the subcutaneous layer

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areolar and adipose

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14
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the reason the subcutaneous layer is useful for subcutaneous injection by hypodermic needle is that it has a

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limited number of capillaries and no vital organs

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15
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an important function of the subcutaneous layer is to

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stabilize the position of the skin in relation to underlying tissues

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16
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hair production occurs in the

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reticular layers of the dermis

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17
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the natural factor responsible for varying shades of hair color

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type of pigment present

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18
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accessory structures of the skin include

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hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands

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19
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when the body temperature becomes high, thermoregulatory homeostasis is maintained by

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an increase in sweat gland activity and blood flow to the skin

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20
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nail production occurs at an epithelial fold not visible from the surface called

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nail root

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21
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hair turns gray or white due to

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decreased melanocyte activity

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22
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the primary interaction between the integumentary system and the digestive system

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digestive synthesizes vitamin D3

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23
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the first line of defense against an often hostile environment

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epidermis

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24
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layer where cells are flattened, densely packed, and filled with eleidin

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stratum lucidum

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25
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keratin would be found primarily in the

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stratum coreum

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26
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mobile macrophages that are a part of the immune system and found scattered among deeper cells of the epidermis

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Langerhans cells

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27
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peptide secreted by the pituitary gland which darkens the skin

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MSH

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28
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pigment that absorbs ultraviolet radiation before it can damage mitochondrial DNA

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melanin

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29
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bone development is abnormal and bone maintenance is inadequate if there is a dietary deficiency or a lack of skin production of

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cholecalciferol

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30
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stimulating synthetic activity and secretion by epithelial cells is among roles of

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EGF

31
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type of tissue that compromises most of the dermis

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connective

32
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subcutaneous layer is extensively interwoven with the connective tissue fibers of the

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reticular layer

33
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the fine peach fuzz hairs found over much of the body surface

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arrector pili

34
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hair develops from a group of epidermal cells at the base of a tube-like depression called

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follicle

35
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variations in hair color reflect differences in structure and variations in the pigment produced by

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melanocytes

36
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secretion that lubricates and inhibits the growth of bacteria on the skin

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sebum

37
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glands in skin that become active when body temperature rises above the normal

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eccrine glands

38
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sweat glands that communicate with hair follicles

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apocrine

39
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the stratum corneum that covers the exposed nail closest to the root

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eponychium

40
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during a sustained reduction in circulatory supply the skin takes on a bluish coloration called

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cyanosis

41
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essential part of the healing process during which the edges of a wound are pulled closer together

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contraction

42
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in older adults dry and scaly skin is a result of a decrease in

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grandular activity

43
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system that stimulates contraction of arrector pili muscles to elevate hairs of the integument

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nervous system

44
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two layers of the cutaneous membrane

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outer epidermis

inner epidermis

45
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difference between thick and thin skin

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stratum lucidum in thick skin

46
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thick skin has _____ layers and thin has ______ and is missing _______

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5

4; stratum lucidum

47
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cells in the epidermis that are part of the immune system

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Langerhans cells

48
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function of pigment melanin

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protects skin from UV

49
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function of sebaceous glands

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produce sebum

50
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ABCDE of skin cancer

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assymetry
border
color
diameter
evolving
51
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function of sebum

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lubricate the epidermis

52
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function of ceruminous glands

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earwax

53
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rockets is caused by

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insufficient amount of D3

54
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abrasion

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when bleeding occurs

55
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laceration

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cut with jagged edges

56
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contusion

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damage in blood vessels resulting in bruising

57
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dermatitis

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inflammation of skin

58
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ulcer

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sure that won’t heal due to lack of O2

59
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nail body covers the

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nail bed

60
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keratinized skin called the cuticle is also called

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eponychium

61
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this makes goosebumps

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arrector pili

62
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first degree burn

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redness of skin

63
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second degree burn

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blisters, dermis, damage, scarring

64
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third degree burn

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into hypodermics and muscle bone, skin graph

65
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partial-thickness burn

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1 or 2 degree burn

66
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full thickness burn means

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3 degree burn, requires skin graph

67
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protein that permits stretching and recoiling of skin

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elastin

68
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stretch marks occur with

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weight gain or pregnancy

69
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result of large mass of collages fibers with few blood vessels

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scar tissue

70
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wrinkles are caused by

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loss of elastic fibers

71
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if the papilla of a hair follicle is destroyed

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hair will never grow back

72
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caused by severe reduction in blood flow or oxygenation, bluish skin tint

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cyanosis

73
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buildup of bile produced by liver, yellow color

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jaundice

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