Integumentary System Flashcards
1
Q
Inflammation of sebaceous glands
A
Acne
2
Q
Inflammation of the skin
A
Dermatitis
3
Q
How does the skin protect the body?
A
If the skin opens by a cut or wound then disease causing bacteria may enter
4
Q
Secretes (releases) oil to lubricate skin
A
Sebaceous glands
5
Q
Secretes via sweat glands
A
Waste products
6
Q
Organ forms the outer surface of body
A
Skin
7
Q
Layer of skin under epidermis
A
Dermis
8
Q
Sensitivity to antibiotics is determined
A
Culture and sensitivity
9
Q
Benign tumour on human skin
A
Mole
10
Q
Thick scar from injury
A
Keloid
11
Q
Purple/ red spots under the skin
A
Petechiae
