Integument Chapter 5 A&P I Flashcards

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1
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Epidermis is what layer?

A

First layer

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If you were to cut yourself and you were bleeding, what layer would you go through?

A

Dermis layer(deepest layer)

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3
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What is Albinoism?

A

They have melanocytes, but they can not produce melanin. It causes the skin to be white.

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4
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What is Bronzing?

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It’s where you are unnaturally tan. Not because of your race, but because of “Addisons Disease” It causes a hormonal inbalance.

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5
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What is Vitiligo?

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It’s a autoimmune disorder. Your immune system attacks your melanocytes(pigments) It causes the white patches of skin. Like Michael Jackson.

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6
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What is Jaundice?

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It causes a yellow tint to the skin/eyes. It usually means liver complications. It’s where your body is not able to break down Bellirubin.

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7
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What is Bellirubin?

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It breaks down red blood cells, that is stored in the “fatty tissue”

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What is Cyanosis?(Abnormal skin color)

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It gives the “blue tint” to your lips. It usually means you have an O2 defficiancy, it could be caused by heart attack or choking.

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What is Erythema?(Abnormal skin color)

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It’s high blood pressure, abnormal redness which is increased blood flow to the skin. It can be caused from exercise, sex or inflammation.

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10
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What is Pallor?(Abnormal skin color)

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It causes you to look pale/ashey. It can be signs of a stroke, heart attack or some kind of emotion(scared) It’s basically the draining of blood.

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11
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What is the skin cancer that metastisizes?

A

Melanoma(cancerous)

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12
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If you were to get a skin cancer, which would be the better one to get?

A

Basal Cell Carcinoma

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13
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What are freckles?

A

Patches of skin w/ highly active melanocytes

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14
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What are moles?

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ELEVATED patch of skin w/ highly active melanocytes

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15
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The Dermis has what TWO layers?

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Areolar connective & Basil lamina

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16
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What makes up the Dermis?

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It’s Vascularized, it’s very rich in red blood cells, it’s also intervated

17
Q

Lamellated Corpuscle(Pacinan) is deep touch and?

A

SLOW vibrations

18
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Meissners Corpuscle(Tactile) is rapid vibration and?

A

LIGHT touch

19
Q

Dermis contains?

A

White blood cells, hair follicles and sweat glands