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Chapter 5 The Integumentary System Flashcards

1
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integumentary system

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the entire surface area of the body

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dermis

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inner layer of connective tissues

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epidermis

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outer layer of epithelium

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subcutaneous

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below the skin

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5
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what is the primary function of the skin?

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protection

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dermatology

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medical field that specializes in the health and disease of the integumentary system

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abrasion

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superficial wound

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abscess

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elevation of the skin containing a cavity

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9
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cellulite

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uneven surfaces of the skin created by subcutaneous fat deposition

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cicatrix

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a scar

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comedo

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a pimple

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contusion

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bruise

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cyanosis

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condition of blue

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cyst

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closed sac filled with liquid

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edema

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fluid accumulation (swelling)

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erythema

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redness of the skin

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fissure

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narrow break or split in the skin

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furuncle

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access associated with a hair follicle

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induration

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hard area on the skin

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20
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jaundice

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abnormal yellow coloration of the skin or eyes

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21
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keloid

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overgrowth of scar tissue

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22
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laceration

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a cut by a sharp object

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23
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macule

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discolored flat spot on the skin

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24
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nevus

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pigmented spot (mole)

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pallor

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abnormal pale color of the skin

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papule

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small, solid elevation of the skin

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petechiae

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small red or purple dots on the skin

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pruritus

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itch

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purpura

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purple-red skin discoloration

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pustule

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elevated area of the skin filled with pus

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ulcer

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erosion through the skin

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urticaria

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verruca

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vesicle

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small elevation of the skin containing little to no pus

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wheal

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temporary, itchy elevation of the skin

36
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acne

A

bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts

37
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actinic keratosis

A

precancerous condition of the skin caused by overexposure to sunlight

38
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albinism

A

reduction of pigment melanin

39
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alopecia

A

a loss or lack of scalp hair

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burn

A

injury to the skin caused by overexposure to fire

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carbuncle

A

skin infection composed of cluster of furuncles

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carcinoma

A

cancerous tumors

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cellulitis

A

inflammation of the connective tissue

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dermatitis

A

generalized inflammation of the skin

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eczema

A

superficial form of dematitis

46
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ecchymosis

A

condition of the skin caused by leaking blood vessels

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herpes

A

viral skin infection

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hyperhidrosis

A

overproduction of sweat

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impetigo

A

similar to herpes with golden edges

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kaposi sarcoma

A

form of skin cancer arising from connective tissue

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leukoderma

A

white skin

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melanoma

A

black tumor

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onychocryptosis

A

ingrown nail

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onychomalacia

A

softening of the nail

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onychomycosis

A

condition of nail fungus

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paronychia

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infection around the nail

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pediculosis

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psoriasis

A

painful chronic disease characterized by red lesions

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scabies

A

skin eruption caused by female itch mite

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scleroderma

A

abnormal hardness of the skin

61
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systemic lupus erythematosus

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SLE is a progressive disease of connective tissue

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tinea

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trichomycosis

A

fungal infection of the hair

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xeroderma

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abnormally dry skin

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biopsy

A

removal of tissue for evaluation

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debridement

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cleaning the wound through removal of foreign matter

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dermabrasion

A

cosmetic surgery

68
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dematoautoplasty

A

skin graft

69
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dermatoplasty

A

surgical repair of the skin

70
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emollient

A

chemical agent the softens or smoothes the skin

71
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rhytidectomy

A

plastic surgery

CLA 131 (5 decks)

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