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This layer of the skin is the outer layer, a thin portion composed of both living and dead cells, with the top layer being 25-30 layers of dead flattened cells

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Epidermis

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Which layer of skin is the functional layer?

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Dermis

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3
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How many types of specific immune responses are there?

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2

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The sudden and severe allergic reaction to a substance that can cause death

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Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock

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Pathogens are foreign invaders that are ________, including:

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Living

Protists

Fungi

Bacteria

Worms

Viruses (though not technically living)

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What do antibodies do during an allergic reaction?

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They cause histamines to be released from mast cells

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_________ is another term for the hypodermis

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Subcutaneous layer

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6
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The skin protects from

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UV rays

Injury

Infection

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What is the immune system designed to do?

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Help protect us from pathogens

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7
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What senses can be felt by the skin?

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Cold

Heat

Pain

Pressure

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7
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Which layer of the skin absorbs shock?

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Hypodermis

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8
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Blisters and scarring can be found typically with

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Second degree burns

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9
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Which response involves the creation of antibodies?

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Third line of defense

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What would you expect to see from a first degree burn?

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Redness and mild pain

Ex. sunburn

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How does mucus aid the immune system

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Traps dirt and microbes

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What does it mean to be a nonspecific line of defense in the immune system?

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It protects against all antigens and pathogens, and doesn’t target anything in particular

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13
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Why do wrinkles appear with age?

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Loss of elasticity (elastin)

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14
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What are the roles of the proteins found in the epidermis?

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Keratin - helps waterproof and protect the living cells beneath; makes up hair and nails

Melanin - colored pigment that protects cells from damage from solar radiation (UV light)

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15
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A disease where the immune system attacks itself

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Autoimmune disease

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17
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Other than macrophages/phagocytes, the second line of defense includes:

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Inflammation (pain, swelling)

Fever

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18
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When is the second line of defense necessary?

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Only when the first line of defense is penetrated

19
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A normally harmless substance that causes and allergic reaction

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Allergen

20
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How do T cells differ from B cells?

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T Cells are either killers or helpers

B cells are used for memory to remember the pathogens and create antibodies

21
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How are burns rated?

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According to severity

23
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A fever is useful to the immune system because it

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Slows the growth/reproduction of bacteria

25
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How does active immunity differ from passive immunity?

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Active immunity is where your body is “actively” producing antibodies to fight the infection and your body is making the immunity.

Passive immunity is “borrowed”, like from a mother to a baby through breast feeding. The antibodies are passed on, and are only temporary (lasts for a short period of time).

26
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The three main layers of the skin are

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Epidermis

Dermis

Hypodermis

28
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Nonliving molecules that are recognized by the immune system are _______, such as:

A

Antigens

Pollen

Hair

Dust

30
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This is present in the stomach and kills harmful microbes

A

Hydrochloric acid

31
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What is the purpose of inflammation?

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Calls white blood cells to the infected area

31
Q

The 3 major types of skin cancer are

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Basal cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

Melanoma (deadliest)

32
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How does the primary response differ from the secondary response?

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The primary response takes longer for the antibodies to be created, this happens the first time the pathogen infects the body

The secondary response is a more rapid response and happens the second (or third…) time the invader enters the body. Antibody production increases dramatically in a much shorter time period.

32
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This is the most severe type of burn, and extends to the hypodermis, destroying epidermal and dermal cells

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Third degree burn

33
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What is an allergy?

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An exaggerated response by the immune system to an allergen

35
Q

Two ways of treating allergies

A

Antihistamines
Epinephrine

36
Q

Which system is responsible for maintaining homeostasis by recognizing harmful organisms and responding?

A

Immune System

37
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What causes an autoimmune disease?

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The body stops being able to recognize self from non-self

38
Q

How are antibodies different from antibiotics?

A

Antibodies are produced by your body and fight either bacterial OR viral infection

Antibiotics are medicines that fight ONLY bacterial infections, NOT viral

39
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Compare the two types of allergic reactions.

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Immediate: occurs within seconds and lasts for about 30 minutes

Delayed: takes longer to react and can last for a much longer period of time

40
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What are the effects of histamines?

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Swelling of tissues

Release of fluids (runny noses and eyes)

Muscle spasms in some cases

41
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The physical barrier in the immune system

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Skin

42
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What are the functions of the integumentary system?

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Protection
Regulates body temperature

Removes waste from body

Sense organ

43
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A specific response to a specific pathogen or antigen is which line of defense

A

Third line of defense

45
Q

Which organelle aids the macrophages in targeting pathogens?

A

Lysosomes

45
Q

Blood vessels, nerves, nerve endings, sweat and oil glands, and hair follicles are found in the

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Dermis

46
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Vaccines create what type of immunity?

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Active immunity

47
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B
C
D
E

What do they stand for?

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Assymetry

Borders

Color

Diameter

Evolving

48
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This layer is not considered a layer of the skin

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Subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)

49
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What are the roles of the hypodermis?

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Absorbs shock

Insulates the deeper tissues from extreme temperature changes

50
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These cells eat pathogens

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White blood cells, specifically phagocytes/macrophages

51
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Which line of defense is the specific line of defense?

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Third line of defense

52
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What is found in saliva and tears that aid the first line of defense?

A

Antibacterial enzymes

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