Integumentary System

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temperature regulation, houses sensory receptors to detect the environment around us, and secretes important fluids

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function of the integumentary system

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skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, and sudiferous glands

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organs

Question 3

primary function is protection; two-way barrier capable of keeping pathogens and harmful chemicals from entering the body

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skin

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epithelial tissue; acts as a barrier against pathogens, produces melnanin, assists in the production of vitamin d, and sends sensory information throughout the body

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epidermis

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composed of connective tissue and collagen fibers; houses hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, blood wessel, lymphatic vessels, senseory receptors, nerve fibers, and muscle fibers

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dermis

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layer of fat cells (lipocytes) that separates the dermis from deeper tissues; provides protection to deeper tissues and organs from trauma; insulation from heat and cold; source of energy for starvation situations

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subcutaneous

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composed of mainly keratin; acts as a barrier for pathogens and provides warmth

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hair

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flat pieces of keratin that cover the top ends of fingers and toes; assist humans in picking up objects, separating, and scratching

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nails

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found in the dermis; secret sebum (oil), which lubricates the hair and skin, precenting it from drying and cracking

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sebaceous glands

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release sweat to cool the body down

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sudoriferous glands

Question 11

raised spot on the skin containing pus

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pustule

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open sore or lesion in skin or mucous membrane

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ulcer

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also called hives; skin eruption of pale reddish wheals with severe itching

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urticaria

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collection of pus in the skin

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abscess

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skin discoloration caused by blood collecting under the skin following blunt trauma to the skin; bruise

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ecchymosis

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fatty mass

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lipoma

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abnormal paleness of the skin

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pallor

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pinpoint purple or red spots from minute hemorrhages under the skin

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petechiae

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inflammatory disease of the subaceous glands and hair follicles resulting in papules and pusules

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acne

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genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin

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albinism

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cancerous tumor of basal cell layer of epidermis; arises on sun exposed skin

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basal cell

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damage to the skin that can result from exposure to open fire, electricity, uv from the sun, or caustic chemicals

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burn

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acute infection and inflammation of connective tissue found in the skin

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cellulitis

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open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences cutting off blood flow to overlying skin

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decubitus ulcer

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superficial dermatitis of unknown cause accompanied by redness, vesicles, itching, and crusting

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eczema

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highly infectous bacterial infection of skin with pustules that rupture become crusted over

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impetigo

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form of skin cancer frequently seen in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) patients

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kaposi’s sarcoma

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contagious viral skin infection

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rubella

Question 29

contagious skin disease caused by egg-laying mite that burrows through skin and causes redness and intense itching

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scabies

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chronic disease of connective tissue that injures skin, joints, kidneys, nervous system, and mucous membranes; autoimmune condition meaning the body’s own immune system attacks normal tissue of the body

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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disappearance of pigment form skin in patches, causing milk-white appearance

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vitiligo

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laboratory test that grows a colon of bacteriia removed from infected area to identify specific infecting bacteria and then determine its sensitivity to a variety of antibiotics

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culutre and sensitivity (c&s)

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piece of tissue removed by syringe and needle, knife, punch, or brush to examine under a microscope

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biopsy

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physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the integumentary system

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dermatologist

Question 35

surgical specialist involved in repair, reconstruction, or improvement of body structures such as damaged, missing, or misshapen skin

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plastic surgeon