Chp 5 anatomy

Question 0

Arrector pili

Answer 0

Tiny smooth muscle attached to the base of a dermal papilla above and to the side of the hair follicle below.

Question 1

Apocrine sweat gland

Answer 1

Are found primarily in the skin in the arm pit and in the pigmented skin areas around the genitals. They are larger in size and have a thicker secretion than eccrine glands

Question 2

Basal cell carcinoma

Answer 2

Most common type of skin cancer usually appears on upper face. Originates in cells at the base of the epidermis. Appears as small raised lesion that erodes in center to bleeding crusted crater.

Question 3

Basement membrane

Answer 3

Thin, gluelike membrane that holds and supports the epithelial cells

Question 4

Blackhead

Answer 4

Sebum accumulates and enlarges ducts forming white pimples that darken when exposed to air

Question 5

Blister

Answer 5

Result of weakening to the dermal epidermal junction due to burns friction injuries or exposure to irritants in a limited area.

Question 6

Bulboid corpuscles (krause end bulbs)

Answer 6

Receptors that detect low-frequency vibration

Question 7

Burns

Answer 7

One of the most serious and frequent problems that affect the skin. Can be caused by contact with hot surfaces fire over exposure to sun contact to an electrical current or harmful chemicals.

Question 8

Bursae

Answer 8

Small cushion like sacs found between many moving parts

Question 9

Connective tissue membranes

Answer 9

Synovial membranes

Question 10

Cutaneous membrane

Answer 10

Skin, primary organ of integumentary system. Most important and largest visible organ. 16% of body weight.

Question 11

Cuticle

Answer 11

Fold of skin lies in a groove and hides the root of the nail

Question 12

Cyanosis

Answer 12

When blood oxygen levels or level of blood flow significantly decreases

Question 13

Dehydration

Answer 13

Low fluid levels

Question 14

Dermal epidermal junction

Answer 14

The junction that exists between the thin epidermal layer of skin above and the dermal layer below that forms a specialized type of basement membrane.

Question 15

Dermis

Answer 15

The deeper of the two primary skin layers and is much thicker than the epidermis. Composed mostly of connective tissue. Cells scattered far apart with many givers in between.

Question 16

Eccrine sweat gland

Answer 16

More numerous, important, and widespread glands in the body. They are small and distributed over the whole body surface with few exceptions.

Question 17

Epidermis

Answer 17

The outer most layer of the skin. Is a relatively thin sheet of stratified squamous epithelium.

Question 18

Epithelial membranes

Answer 18

Composed of epithelial tissue and an underlying layer of specialized connective tissue.

Question 19

First degree burn

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(A typical sunburn) causes minor discomfort and some reddening of the skin. Surface of epidermis may peel in 1-3 days, no blistering occurs, actual tissue destruction minimal.

Question 20

Follicle

Answer 20

A pocket like structure such as the cylindrical pocket from which hair grows

Question 21

Free nerve endings

Answer 21

Specialized receptors in the skin that respond to pain

Question 22

Hair papilla

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Small cap-shaped cluster of cells located at the base of the follicle where hair growth begins.

Question 23

Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)

Answer 23

Thick layer of loose connective tissue and fat that supports the layers of the skin and insulates the body from extremes of heat and cold.

Question 24

Integument

Answer 24

Another name for the skin

Question 25

Integumentary system

Answer 25

The skin, hair, nails, and the skin glands as an organ system