Integumentary System Flashcards

1
Q

The layer of skin that lacks blood vessels

A

Epidermis

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2
Q

What is not a function of the skin?

A

Vasoconstriction

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3
Q

What type of glands does the dermis not contain?

A

Mucous Glands

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4
Q

The epidermis is composed of which tissue type?

A

Epithelial

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5
Q

What tissue type primarily makes up the dermis?

A

Connective

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6
Q

Why do African-Americans have darker skin then Asians?

A

They have more melanin produced from melanocytes

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7
Q

Which of the following is not a part of the integumentary system?
Bone, Hair, Nails, Skin

A

Bone

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8
Q

Which of the following does your body need in order to absorb calcium?
Calcium, Vitamin D, Phosphorus

A

Calcium and Phosphorus

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9
Q

An accumulation of nerve endings that allow the skin to feel light sensation

A

Meisnner Corpuscle

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10
Q

What is the dermal papillae responsible for?

A

Fingernails and Grip

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11
Q

What is not responsible for skin pigment?

A

Keratin

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12
Q

What does the body do to compensate for an increase in core body temperature?

A

Vasodilation

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13
Q

What is the area of the skin that receives “sub-q” injections?

A

Hypodermis

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14
Q

Order of epidermal layers from superficial to deep?

A

Corneum, luecidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale

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15
Q

What are smooth muscles that produce goose bumps when they contract?

A

Arrector Pili muscles

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16
Q

Hair growth is influenced by all but;

Nutrition, Hormones, Stress, Circulation

A

Circulation

17
Q

Which of the following contains the most keratin?

Glands, Hair, Nails, Skin

A

Nails

18
Q

What is not one of the concerns of burns?

A

Pain

19
Q

Which of the following does not include an ABCD detection of skin cancer?
Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color, Disease

A

Disease

20
Q

A bluish color caused by lack of oxygen

A

Cyanosis

21
Q

Redness due to heat, inflammation, fever, embarrassment

A

Erythema

22
Q

Melanocytes do not produces any melanin

A

Albinism

23
Q

Blood accumulated under the skin

A

Hematoma

24
Q

Yellowish color of skin due to accumulation of bilirubin due to improper liver function

A

Jaundice

25
Q

Basal cell carcinoma

A

skin cancer of the base epidermis. Effects keratinocytes

26
Q

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A

2nd most common skin cancer. Happens in stratum spinosum

27
Q

Malignant Melanoma

A

least common but most deadly. Originates in melanocytes

28
Q

ABCD Rule

A

Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color, Diameter