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Integumentary System Flashcards

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Why is the skin considered a membrane?

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Because it covers the body

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Why are organs considered skin?

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Because they contain several kinds of tissues

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Why is skin considered a system?

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Because it has many functions

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The skin covers over 3,000 square inches of surface area, and accounts for about ___ of our total body weight.

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15%

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What is the outmost layer of the skin that is made up of 5-6 smaller parts and contains no blood vessels or nerve cells?

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Epidermis

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What are the two main layers of the epidermis?

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Stratum corneum and stratum germinativum

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Which layer of the epidermis is the outermost layer where cells constantly shed?

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Stratum corneum

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Which layer of the epidermis provides cells to replace cells in the strata corneum?

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Stratum germinativum

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What layer of the skin is known as the “cornium” or “true skin”?

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Dermis

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What layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, oil and sweat glands?

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Dermis

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What’s another name for oil and sweat glands?

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Sebaceous glands

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What layer of the skin contains elective connective tissue and involuntary muscle?

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Dermis

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13
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Within the dermis, there are ridges that form patters that are unique to each individual, what are these called?

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Fingerprints

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14
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What part of the skin is used as a method of identification?

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Fingerprints

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15
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What is the innermost layer of the skin?

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Subcutaneous fascia (hypodermis)

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What’s another name for the subcutaneous fascia?

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Hypodermis

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17
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What layer of the skin contains adipose, fibrous connective tissue, and connects the skin to underlying muscles?

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Subcutaneous fascia (hypodermis)

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18
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What’s another name for adipose?

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Fatty tissue

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19
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The root of hairs grows in a hollow tube called a ___.

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follicle

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20
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What is the main part of the hair that extends through the dermis and epidermis to outside the body?

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Hair shaft

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21
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What are the functions of hair?

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  1. Protect the body
  2. Aid in temperature regulation
  3. Serve as a warning
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22
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Hair covers all areas of the body except:

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  1. Palms of hands

2. Soles of the feet

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What’s the function of nails?

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Protect the fingers and toes from injury

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24
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What are nails made of?

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Dead keratinized epidermal epithelial cells that are packed densely

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Where are the cells that make up nails formed?

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Nail bed

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26
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The cells of nails will regrow if the ___ is not damaged.

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nail bed

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27
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What are the functions of the integument?

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  1. Protection
  2. Sensory perception
  3. Regulation of body temperature (Vasoconstriction and Vasodilation)
  4. Storage
  5. Absorption
  6. Excretion
  7. Production
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What kind of things does the integument protect you from?

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  1. The sun’s rays
  2. From invasion of pathogens
  3. Holds moisture in and prevents tissues from drying out
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29
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What kind of sensory perception does the integument provide?

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Nerves are present in the skin so they help us respond to pain, pressure, temperature (heat/cold), and touch sensations

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What is vasoconstriction?

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Blood vessels get smaller and retain heat (hold heat in when we are cold)

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What is vasodilatation?

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Blood vessels get larger and allow excess heat to escape through the skin (sweating, etc. when we are hot and need to cool down)

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32
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How does the skin provide storage?

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The skin has tissues for temporary storage of fat, glucose (sugar), water, vitamins, and salts. The fat that is stored may be used as an energy source.

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33
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How is the skin’s absorption function used?

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Medications are used through absorption in the skin. Ex: Motion sickness medication, heart medication, nicotine patches, hormones, etc…)

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34
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What kind of medications are absorbed through the skin?

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Transdermal medications

Sticky patches placed on the skin

35
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What function of the skin helps the body eliminate salt, and excess water through sweating?

36
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What function of the skin helps in the production of Vitamin D which it obtains from the sun’s rays?

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Production

37
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How is vitamin D obtained?

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From the sun’s rays

38
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What is the brownish-black pigment whose production is determined by the genes present in each racial group?

39
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What activates the melanin to produce more to tan the skin?

40
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What forms freckles?

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Small concentrated areas of melanin pigment

41
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What is the yellowish, red pigment that also helps to determine skin color?

42
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What is the absence of color pigments?

43
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What are the characteristics of albinos?

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Skin has pinkish tint, hair is pale yellow or white, and eyes are red in color and very sensitive to light.

44
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What abnormal skin color has a reddish color and is caused by burns or a congestion of blood in the vessels? (Infection/inflammation)

45
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What abnormal skin color has a yellowish color and can indicate liver and/or gallbladder problems?

46
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What abnormal skin color has a bluish discoloration and is caused by insufficient oxygen associated with heart, lung, and circulatory problems?

47
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What abnormal skin color gives warning of chronic poisonings?

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Gray or brown

48
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What are macules?

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Flat spots. (Ex: Freckles)

49
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What are papules?

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Firm raised areas. (Seen in pimples, and early stages of the chicken pox)

50
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What are vesicles?

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Blisters or sacs full of fluid. (Second stage of chicken pox)

51
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What are pustules?

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Sacs filled with pus. (Acne or pimples)

52
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What are crusts?

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Areas of dried pus and blood. (Commonly called scabs)

53
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What are wheals?

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Itchy, elevated areas with an irregular shape. (Hives and bug bites)

54
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What are cysts?

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Closed sacs with a distinct membrane that develops abnormally in a body structure. (Usually filled with fluid material)

55
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What are ulcers?

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Deep loss of skin surface that may extend into the dermis. (May cause bleeding and formation of scars)

56
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What is a decubitus ulcer?

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Common where bones are close to the skin and have prolonged pressure on an area that interferes with circulation. (Ex. Tailbone, hips, knees, ankles, elbows, etc…)

57
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What are other names for a decubitus ulcer?

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Pressure ulcer or bed sore

58
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How many stages does a decubitus ulcer have?

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4 (I, II, III, IV)

59
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In which decubitus ulcer stage is there red or blue/gray discoloration that does not disappear after pressure has been relieved?

60
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In which decubitus ulcer stage are there abrasions, bruises and/or open sores as a result of tissue damage to the top layers of the skin?

61
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In which decubitus ulcer stage is there a deep open crater that forms when all layers of the skin are destroyed?

62
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In which decubitus ulcer stage is there damage that extends into the muscle, tendon, and bone tissue?

63
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How can you prevent the formation of decubitus ulcers?

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Turn pts. every 2 hours

64
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What is the baldness or lack of hair growth that is permanent, genetic, and more common in men?

65
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What is acne vulgaris?

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Inflammation of the sebaceous glands

66
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When does acne vulgaris occur?

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Usually occurs at adolescence from hormonal changes

67
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What are the S/S of acne vulgaris?

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Papules, pustules, and blackheads. Hair follicle becomes blocked with dirt, cosmetics, excess oil, and/or bacteria.

68
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That is the Tx for acne vulgaris?

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Frequent & thorough washing of the skin with soap/water, topical antibiotics, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, avoid creams & heaving makeup

69
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What is athlete’s foot?

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Contagious fungal infection that usually occurs on the feet

70
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What are the S/S of athlete’s foot?

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skin itches, blisters, and cracks into open sores

71
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What is the Tx for athlete’s foot?

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Antifungal medication (topical and/or oral), keep area clean and dry

72
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What is basal cell carcinoma?

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Cancer of the basal cells in the epidermis of the skin that grows slowly and does not usually spread

73
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What are the characteristics of basal cell carcinoma?

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  1. Lesions can be pink to yellowish-white in color

2. Lesions are usually smooth with a depressed center and an elevated, irregular shaped border

74
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What is squamous cell carcinoma?

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Affects thin cells of epithelium but can spread quickly to other areas of the body

75
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What are the characteristics of squamous cell carcinoma?

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Lesions start as small, firm, red flat sores that later scale and crust

76
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What are sores that do not heal?

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Frequently, squamous cell carcinomas

77
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Where does melanoma develop?

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Develops in melanocytes of the epidermis

78
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What is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

79
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What are the characteristics of melanoma?

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  1. Lesions can be brown, black, pink, or multicolored

2. Lesions are usually flat or raised slightly, asymmetrical in shape, and irregular or notched on the edges

80
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What does skin cancer frequently develop from?

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Develops from a mole or nevus that changes in color, shape, size, or texture

81
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Bleeding and itching of a mole can also indicate ___.

82
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What are the some causes of skin cancer?

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  1. Exposure to the sun
  2. Prolonged use of tanning beds
  3. Irritating chemicals
  4. Radiation
83
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What is the treatment for skin cancer?

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Removal of lesion
1. Cryotherapy-freezing
2. Laser therapy
3. Surgical excision
Radiation and/or chemotherapy may be used after the removal of the lesion depending on the degree of the cancer
84
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SLIDES NOT YET ADDED:

A 
DERMATITIS
ECZEMA
IMPETIGO
PSORIASIS
RINGWORM
VERRUCAE OR WARTS

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