FINAL EXAM Flashcards

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Sensory perception

A

The ability to receive sensory input and, through various physiologic processes in the body, translate the stimulus or date into meaningful information.”

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2
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Linea Nigra

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Increased pigmentation midline of abdomen

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3
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Chloasma

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Discoloration changes on face representing the mask of pregnancy.

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4
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Striae gravidarum

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Stretch marks, which can develop over the abdomen, breast, and thighs

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5
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Elasticity of aging adult skin?

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Loses elasticity; skin folds and sags

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Sweat and sebaceous glands in aging adult?

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Decrease in number and function, leaving skin dry

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Senile purpura

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Discoloration due to increasing capillary fragility

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8
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Skin breakdown due to multiple factors

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Cell replacement is slower and wound healing is delayed

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9
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Hair Matrix in aging adult

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Functioning melanocytes decrease, leading to gray fine hair

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