EXAM 3.2 Flashcards

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Epithelial cells

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Cell that cover surface of inside and outside thebody

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2
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Pathogen

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Disease causing organism

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3
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Basal

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Bottom layer

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4
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Synthesis

A

Formation of chemical compound

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5
Q

Melanocytes

A

cells of melanin

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6
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Strata

A

formed layers of material

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7
Q

Collagen

A

protein found in skin to provide strength

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8
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Elastin

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Elastin: elastic protein that allows tissues to resume their shape after stretching

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9
Q

Pores

A

tiny openings in the surface of the Skin

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10
Q

Cyst

A

nodule filled with semisolid material

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11
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Ecchymosis

A

bruise

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12
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Hematoma

A

tumor of blood

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13
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Nodule

A

solid lesion less than 2 cm

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14
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Papule

A

solid skin lesion raised less than 1 cm

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15
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Patch

A

flat, macule larger than 1 cm

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16
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Petechia

A

tiny bruises

17
Q

Plaque

A

raised papule greater than 1 cm

18
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Purpura

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massive hemorrhage

19
Q

Pustule

A

superficial lesion containing pus

20
Q

Telangiectasia

A

spider veins

21
Q

Tumor

A

nodule more than 2 cm

22
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Vesicle

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Wheal

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Eschar

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Fissure
cracklike lesion of skin
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Keloid
overgrowth of scar tissue
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Ulcer
open sore
28
Malignant
life threatening or cancerous
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Angioma
tumor of blood vessel
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Dermatofibroma
fibrous tumor of skin