Chapter 7&8- Skin Diseases Flashcards
Water composes 50%-___% of body weight.
70
The study of skin and it’s nature, _______, functions, diseases, and treatment is known as dermatology.
Structure
The vitamin that _______ the production of collagen in the skin is vitamin C.
Promotes
Healthy skin _______ a slightly acidic reaction
Possesses
_____ simplex is a reoccurring viral infection.
Herpes
Of all the skin on the body, the _____ part is on the palms and hands.
Thickest
People exposed to excessive _____, May develop a condition known as malaria rubra
Heat
The epidermis does not ______ any blood vessels
Contain
Before a wound or blemish has healed completely, it’s it likely to be covered with a
Crust
The growth of the epidermis begins in the ______ germanitivium
Stratum
The skin lesions found in chapped lips and hands are called ______.
Fissures
Nicotine and tobacco causes contraction and _____ of blood vessels and capillaries
Weakening
The reticular and ______ layers are found in the true skin
Papillary
The UV rays of sun that are also called “aging rays” are ______ rays.
Visible
__________ tissue is the fatty layer
Subcutaneous
Approximately ___%-____% of skins aging is caused by rays of the sun.
80-85
The psuderiphorus glads _____ perspiration
Excretes
Tube like ducts of the sweat glands on the skin are called ____.
Fundus
The duct of the ______ gland opens into the hair follicle
Sebatious
A specialist in cleansing, preservation of health, and beautification of the skin and body is an ______________.
Esthetician
Comedom is technical term for ________
Blackheads
The outted protective layer of the skin is called
Epidermis
After an unjust heals, a ________ may develop
Cicatrix
Milia is the technical term for ___________
Whiteheads
Excessive sweating is called
Hyperhydrosis
The common term for lentegins is
Freckles
The skin is thinnest on the
Eyelids
A protein fiber that helps the skin regain shape, even after being repeatedly stretched is
Elastin
The stratum corneum has scale like cells made of
Keratin
Nerves, hair follicles, papilla, and sweat/oil glass are found in
Dermis
Sensory nerve fibers in skin, react to
Heat
The skin is nourished by blood and
Lymph
A birth mark is also called a
Nevus
A small shaped elevation at bottom of hair follicles are
Papilla
An excessive intake of alcohol over ____ blood vessels
Dilates
The layer of epidermis that is continually being shed is the stratum
Corneum
The excretion of sweat from skin is under control of the _______
Nervous system
The skin gets its strength, form, and flexibility from ______ and elastin
Collagen
The layer of dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the _____ layer
Reticular
The palms, soles, forehead, and armpits contain particularly many ________ glands
Psuderiphorus
Melanin, which protects cells from destructive effects of excessive UV rays is found in
Stratum germanativium
A papilla is a primary skin
Lesion
Motor nerve fibers of skin cause
Goose bumps
Sebaceous glands are found in all parts of body except for
Palms and soles
Continued pressure of friction on hands and feet may result in formation of a
Keratoma
A closed, abnormally developed sack containing fluid, semi fluid, or morbid matter is a
Cyst
The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is a basal cell
Carcinoma
Certain chemicals found in cosmetics may cause dermatitis
Veneneta
Skin cancer characterized by scaley papule and nodules is
Squamous cell carcinoma
Liver spots are technically known as
Chloasma
Dandruff is an example of
Scale
Eczema is an inflammation of skin characterized by dry or ____ lesions
Moist
Bromohydrosis means ____ smelling perspiration
Foul
In seborrhea the appearance of skin is ___ and shiny
Oily
The skin disorder that is further classified as vitiligion or anabolism is
Leukemia
Red patches covered with silver and white scales may indicate the presence of
Psoriasis
Acne or common pimples is also knows as acne simplex or acne
Vulgaris
Albanisim is characterized by an absence of
Melanin
One of the symptoms of aceotosis is
Dry skin
Rosacea is a chronic congestion on cheeks and nose characterized by
Blood vessels
Poison oak and poison ivy produce
Vesicles
