Chapter 5 - Skin

Question 0

epidermis

Answer 0

outer and thinner layer of skin

Question 1

integument system

Answer 1

your skin

Question 2

stratum corneum

Answer 2

upper most layer of epidermis

Question 3

Dermis

Answer 3

deeper than epidermis, composed of dense irregular connective tissue

Question 4

Decubitus ulcers

Answer 4

bedsores, when a constant area of skin is deprived of oxygen for a long period of time

Question 5

melanoma

Answer 5

skin cancer - UV radiation causes epidermis cells to form a tumor/ a dark mole

Question 6

Kaposi’s sarcoma

Answer 6

form a skin cancer most commonly seen inpatients with AIDS, tumors appear on skin in blue, red or black spots

Question 7

Rickets

Answer 7

develops from a improper diet and from lack of UV light. (Lack of vitamin D)

Question 8

Hyperthermia

Answer 8

fever

Question 9

Hypothermia

Answer 9

low body temperature

Question 10

What are some concerns about body art?

Answer 10

result in infections by introducing bacteria into the skin, can lead to blood poisoning, can cause allergies to the ink.

Question 11

Why do we sweat?

Answer 11

To help lower our body temperature