integementary, infectious diseases Flashcards

1
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name the 3 components of a cell

A

cytoplasm
nucleous
cell membrane

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2
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what does the nucleus contain>?

A

genetic info

DNA,RNA

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3
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what is mitosis

A

development of 2 identical daughter cells

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4
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gene expression means what?

A

being used

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5
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metaplasia definition:

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adult cell is replaced by another cell

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6
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dysplasia:

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

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7
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5 ways a cell can get injured:

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physical agents
chemical agents
radiation
biologic agents
nutritional imbalances
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8
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apoptosis:

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when a cell becomes injured and dies

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9
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why is the lymphatic system connected to the immune system?

A

helps identify pathogens

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10
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why do lymph nodes swell?

A

infection

full of pathogens and the immune cells are fighting them off

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11
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what is the largest lymphatic organ?

A

spleen

the size of a fist

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12
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where are the major lymph nodes located?

A

inguinal
cervical
axillary

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13
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what are the secondary lymphatic organs?

A

tonsils and spleen

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14
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what is the primary lymphatic organ

A

thymus

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15
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what are the 3 functions of the lymphatic system?

A

immunity
fluid balance
fat absorption

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16
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fluid enters the lymphatic vessels between the overlapping epithelial cells… T OR F

A

TTRUUUUEEE

17
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lymphatic vessels are found in almost every tissue EXCEPT for bone marrow, cartilage and the CNS

18
Q

what does the lymphatic system consist of?

A

lymphatic vessels, organs, tissue and lymph (fluid)

19
Q

whats another name for hypodermis

A

subcutaneous tissue

20
Q

whats the muscle responsible for goosebumps

A

erector pili muscle

21
Q

what does the integumentary system include?

A

skin, hair, nails, mucous membranes, glands

22
Q

sebaceous glands produce less sebum making it difficult to retain moisture

23
Q

what layer of skin gets thinner with age

A

subcutaneous fat layer

24
Q

in elders how long can wounds take to heal

A

up to 4 more times

25
what layer of skin absorbs medication?
hypodermis
26
what is an antibiotic?
a synthetic substance put into the body to kill bacteria
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what are the stages of pressure ulcer?
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
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what are the phase of healing
inflammatory, proliferation, maturation
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why are there different types of necrosis
different enzymes are present
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what is prophylaxis?
action taken to prevent disease
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what is a nosocomial infection?
an infection acquired in the hospital
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what is a vaccination?
antigen is introduced to the body to create immune response to produce antibodies