Intro to Skin Flashcards
1
Q
The largest organ of the body Composed of 3 layers
A
Skin
2
Q
What is the surface area of the skin?
A
2 m
3
Q
The skin is also called:
A
The first line of defense of the body
4
Q
What are the Three layers of the skin?
A
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous tissue
5
Q
What is the weighs of the skin?
A
9 pounds [4 kg]
6
Q
Skin Colour Cues:
Lack of blood [blanching].
A
White
7
Q
Skin Colour Cues:
Increased blood flow [hyperemia].
A
Red
8
Q
Skin Colour Cues:
cyanotic, deoxygenated blood present.
A
Blue
9
Q
Skin Colour Cues:
Jaundice, usually due to bile/bilirubin build up from liver disease, often • hepatitis virus.
A
Yellow
10
Q
True or False:
Skin in Caucasians is red depending on amount & quality of blood in dermal layers.
A
True
