integementary, infectious diseases

Question 1

name the 3 components of a cell

Answer 1

cytoplasm
nucleous
cell membrane

Question 2

what does the nucleus contain>?

Answer 2

genetic info

DNA,RNA

Question 3

what is mitosis

Answer 3

development of 2 identical daughter cells

Question 4

gene expression means what?

Answer 4

being used

Question 5

metaplasia definition:

Answer 5

adult cell is replaced by another cell

Question 6

dysplasia:

Answer 6

cells mutate into other cells.. it is REVERSIBLE **

Question 7

5 ways a cell can get injured:

Answer 7

physical agents
chemical agents
radiation
biologic agents
nutritional imbalances

Question 8

apoptosis:

Answer 8

when a cell becomes injured and dies

Question 9

why is the lymphatic system connected to the immune system?

Answer 9

helps identify pathogens

Question 10

why do lymph nodes swell?

Answer 10

infection

full of pathogens and the immune cells are fighting them off

Question 11

what is the largest lymphatic organ?

Answer 11

spleen

the size of a fist

Question 12

where are the major lymph nodes located?

Answer 12

inguinal
cervical
axillary

Question 13

what are the secondary lymphatic organs?

Answer 13

tonsils and spleen

Question 14

what is the primary lymphatic organ

Answer 14

thymus

Question 15

what are the 3 functions of the lymphatic system?

Answer 15

immunity
fluid balance
fat absorption

Question 16

fluid enters the lymphatic vessels between the overlapping epithelial cells… T OR F

Answer 16

TTRUUUUEEE

Question 17

lymphatic vessels are found in almost every tissue EXCEPT for bone marrow, cartilage and the CNS

Answer 17

fun fact

Question 18

what does the lymphatic system consist of?

Answer 18

lymphatic vessels, organs, tissue and lymph (fluid)

Question 19

whats another name for hypodermis

Answer 19

subcutaneous tissue

Question 20

whats the muscle responsible for goosebumps

Answer 20

erector pili muscle

Question 21

what does the integumentary system include?

Answer 21

skin, hair, nails, mucous membranes, glands

Question 22

sebaceous glands produce less sebum making it difficult to retain moisture

Answer 22

FACT

Question 23

what layer of skin gets thinner with age

Answer 23

subcutaneous fat layer

Question 24

in elders how long can wounds take to heal

Answer 24

up to 4 more times

Question 25

what layer of skin absorbs medication?

Answer 25

hypodermis

Question 26

what is an antibiotic?

Answer 26

a synthetic substance put into the body to kill bacteria

Question 27

what are the stages of pressure ulcer?

Answer 27

1st stage- redness
2nd stage- partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis or dermis (blister)
3rd stage- full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis

stage 4- full thickness skin loss with extensive destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle or bone

unstageable

deep tissue injury - looks like a bruise

Question 28

what are the phase of healing

Answer 28

inflammatory, proliferation, maturation

Question 29

why are there different types of necrosis

Answer 29

different enzymes are present

Question 30

what is prophylaxis?

Answer 30

action taken to prevent disease

Question 31

what is a nosocomial infection?

Answer 31

an infection acquired in the hospital

Question 32

what is a vaccination?

Answer 32

antigen is introduced to the body to create immune response to produce antibodies