Integumentary System AI Flashcards

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1
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What is the largest organ in the human body?

A

Skin

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2
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What are the three main layers of the skin?

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Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

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3
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Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?

A

Dermis

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4
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What is the function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

A

Produce sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair

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5
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What is the purpose of melanin in the skin?

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Provides protection against UV radiation from the sun

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What is the medical term for the outermost layer of the epidermis?

A

Stratum corneum

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7
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True or False: The skin plays a role in regulating body temperature.

A

True

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8
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What is the technical term for a skin bruise?

A

Contusion

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9
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Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight?

A

Vitamin D

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10
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What is the function of sweat glands in the skin?

A

Regulate body temperature by producing sweat

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11
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What is the technical term for a skin wound that penetrates the epidermis?

A

Laceration

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12
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Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

A

Basal cell carcinoma

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13
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What is the purpose of the hypodermis layer in the skin?

A

Insulation and energy storage

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14
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What is the medical term for a skin rash?

A

Dermatitis

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15
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Which type of cell in the epidermis is responsible for producing melanin?

A

Melanocytes

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16
Q

What is the primary function of the epidermis layer in the skin?

A

Protection against pathogens and UV radiation

17
Q

True or False: The skin is the largest sensory organ in the body.

A

True

18
Q

What is the term for the outermost layer of the epidermis that continually sheds and regenerates?

A

Stratum corneum

19
Q

Which layer of the skin contains subcutaneous fat and blood vessels?

A

Hypodermis

20
Q

What is the term for a localized collection of pus in the skin?

A

Abscess

21
Q

What is the function of hair follicles in the skin?

A

Produce hair for protection and sensory purposes

22
Q

Which layer of the epidermis contains actively dividing cells?

A

Stratum basale

23
Q

What is the medical term for a skin infection caused by fungi?

A

Dermatophytosis

24
Q

True or False: The skin acts as a barrier to prevent water loss from the body.

A

True

25
Q

What is the function of blood vessels in the skin?

A

Regulate body temperature and deliver nutrients to skin cells

26
Q

What is the technical term for a skin blister?

A

Vesicle

27
Q

Which layer of the skin is mainly composed of collagen and elastin fibers?

A

Dermis

28
Q

What is the purpose of arrector pili muscles in the skin?

A

Contract to raise hair follicles and produce goosebumps

29
Q

What is the function of Merkel cells in the skin?

A

Sensory perception of touch

30
Q

Which layer of the skin is responsible for new skin cell production?

A

Epidermis

31
Q

What is the term for a skin condition characterized by inflammation and redness?

A

Eczema

32
Q

True or False: The skin plays a role in vitamin synthesis.

A

True