Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System

Question 0

Subcutaneous

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Beneath the skin

Question 1

Cut

Answer 1

Skin

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Derm-

Answer 2

Skin

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Dermis

Answer 3

Inner layer of the skin

Question 4

Epi-

Answer 4

Upon

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Epidermis

Answer 5

Outer layer of the skin

Question 6

Follic-

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Small bag

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Hair follicle

Answer 7

Tubelike depression in which a hair develops

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Kerat-

Answer 8

Horn

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Keratin

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Protein produced as epidermal cells die and harden

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Melan-

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Black

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Melanin

Answer 11

Dark pigment produced by certain cells

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Seb-

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Grease

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Sebaceous gland

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Gland that secretes an oily substance

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Cutaneous membrane

Answer 14

Pertaining to the skin

Question 15

Integumentary

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Pertaining to the skin and its accessory organs

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Mucous membrane

Answer 16

Mucosa

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Serous membrane

Answer 17

Membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the outside of the body

Question 18

Subcutaneous layer

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Layer beneath the skin

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Sweat gland

Answer 19

Exocrine gland in skin that secretes a mixture of water, salt, urea, and other bodily wastes

Question 20

Synovial membrane

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Membrane that forms the inner lining of the capsule of a freely movable joint

Question 21

Acne

Answer 21

Disease of the sebaceous glands that produce blackheads and pimples

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Alopecia

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Hair loss, usually sudden

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Athlete’s foot

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Fungus infection (tinea pedis) usually in the skin of the toes and soles

Question 24

Birthmark

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Congenital blemish or spot on the skin, visible at birth or soon after

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Boil

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Bacterial infection (furuncle) of the skin, produced when bacteria enter a hair follicle

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Carbuncle

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Bacterial infection, similar to a boil, that spreads into the subcutaneous tissues

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Cyst

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Liquid-filled sac or capsule

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

Question 29

Eczema

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Noncontagious skin rash that produces itching, blistering, and scaling

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Erythema

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Reddening of the skin due to dilation of the dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation

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Herpes

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Infectious disease of the skin, usually caused by the herpes simplex virus and characterized by recurring formations of small clusters of vesicles

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Impetigo

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Contagious disease of bacterial origin, characterized by pustules that rupture and become covered with loosely held crusts

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Keloid

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Elevated, enlarging fibrous scar usually initiated by an injury

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Mole

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Fleshy skin tumor (nevus) that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black

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Pediculosis

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Disease produced by an infestation of lice

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Pruritus

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Itching of the skin

Question 37

Psoriasis

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Chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silvery scales

Question 38

Pustule

Answer 38

Elevated, pus-filled area on the skin

Question 39

Scabies

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Disease resulting from an infestation of mites

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Seborrhea

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Hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands, causing greasy skin and dandruff

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Ulcer

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Open sore

Question 42

Urticaria

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Allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches (hives)

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Wart

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Flesh-colored, raised area caused by a viral infection