health science skin and nails Flashcards

1
Q

adip/o

A

fat

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2
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derm/o dermat/o

A

skin

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3
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erythr/o

A

red

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4
Q

ante

A

before

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5
Q

derma

A

skin

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6
Q

abcde

A

method of assessing skin cancer

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7
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metastasis

A

movements form one body part to another, as in cancer

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8
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function of the skin

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protects against infections produces vitamin D,sensory organ,temperature regulations,UV light protection

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9
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layers of the skin

A

epidermis dermis, hypodermics

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10
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hypodermis

A

connective tissue connecting skin to muscles and organs,contains fat nerve and vessels

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11
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nails

A

plates of tightly packed dead cells of the epidermis that helps grasp and manipulate small objects

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12
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parts of the nail

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free edge,hyponychium (nail bed) epidermis,dermis, phalanx (finger bone)

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13
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sudoriferous glands

A

sweat glands, regulate body temperature and eliminates wast

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14
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types of sudoriferous glands

A

eccrine (everywhere and apocire) armpits

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15
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sebaceous glands

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oil glands,usualy associated with hair follicls secrete sebum

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16
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sebum

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oily substance with fats,proteins and salts,keeps skin soft,hair fomr becoming brittle, and inhabits bacteria growth