Integument (W2.1)

Question 1

largest organ of the body

Answer 1

skin

Question 2

Epidermis layer

Answer 2

layer of the integument (5 layers)

Question 3

Dermis layer

Answer 3

(corium) contains blood vessels, nerve fibers, glands, and hair follicles
Sensitive layer

Question 4

Subcutaneous layer

Answer 4

(SQ, Hypodermis, Subcutaneous, Subcuticular)

Layer between skin and bones or muscles; fluid therapy done cats (easier) vs human/equine

Question 5

Skin Diseases

Answer 5

Parasites, Ringworm, Folliculitis/furunculoses, contact dermatitis, hives, prurits, pyoderma, Squamous cell carinoma, melanoma, proud flesh

Question 6

Dermatophytosis

Answer 6

fungal infection of the skin (ringworm)

Question 7

Folluculitis

Answer 7

infection of the hair follicle

Question 8

Furunculoses

Answer 8

large abcess of the hair follicle

Question 9

Contact Dermatitis

Answer 9

allergic reaction; chin acne

Question 10

Hives

Answer 10

Urticaria/hypersensitivity reaction

Question 11

Pruritus

Answer 11

Ichiness

Question 12

Pyoderma

Answer 12

Infection of the skin

Question 13

Squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 13

Malignant disease in non pigmented skin

Question 14

melanoma

Answer 14

Benign or malignant in pigmented skin

Question 15

Proud Flesh

Answer 15

excess granulation tissue, distal limb (horse)

Question 16

Paw Pad

Answer 16

epidermis thick keratinized and tough, dermis underlying with sweat glands

Question 17

Carpal pad

Answer 17

Palmar surface of carpus, does not hit ground

Question 18

Metacarpal/tarsal pad

Answer 18

heart shaped pad at metacarpal/tarsal phalangeal joint

Question 19

Digital pad

Answer 19

small over distal end of digit

Question 20

Ergot

Answer 20

horny tissue on palmar/plantar aspect of fetlock joint (P1-P2)

Question 21

Chestnut

Answer 21

Horny tissue on medial surface above carpus or tarsus (may be absent on hind limb)