EXAM 3.2 Flashcards
1
Q
Epithelial cells
A
Cell that cover surface of inside and outside thebody
2
Q
Pathogen
A
Disease causing organism
3
Q
Basal
A
Bottom layer
4
Q
Synthesis
A
Formation of chemical compound
5
Q
Melanocytes
A
cells of melanin
6
Q
Strata
A
formed layers of material
7
Q
Collagen
A
protein found in skin to provide strength
8
Q
Elastin
A
Elastin: elastic protein that allows tissues to resume their shape after stretching
9
Q
Pores
A
tiny openings in the surface of the Skin
10
Q
Cyst
A
nodule filled with semisolid material
11
Q
Ecchymosis
A
bruise
12
Q
Hematoma
A
tumor of blood
13
Q
Nodule
A
solid lesion less than 2 cm
14
Q
Papule
A
solid skin lesion raised less than 1 cm
15
Q
Patch
A
flat, macule larger than 1 cm
