FINAL EXAM Flashcards
Sensory perception
The ability to receive sensory input and, through various physiologic processes in the body, translate the stimulus or date into meaningful information.”
Linea Nigra
Increased pigmentation midline of abdomen
Chloasma
Discoloration changes on face representing the mask of pregnancy.
Striae gravidarum
Stretch marks, which can develop over the abdomen, breast, and thighs
Elasticity of aging adult skin?
Loses elasticity; skin folds and sags
Sweat and sebaceous glands in aging adult?
Decrease in number and function, leaving skin dry
Senile purpura
Discoloration due to increasing capillary fragility
Skin breakdown due to multiple factors
Cell replacement is slower and wound healing is delayed
Hair Matrix in aging adult
Functioning melanocytes decrease, leading to gray fine hair