Intro to Skin Flashcards

1
Q

The largest organ of the body Composed of 3 layers

A

Skin

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2
Q

What is the surface area of the skin?

A

2 m

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3
Q

The skin is also called:

A

The first line of defense of the body

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4
Q

What are the Three layers of the skin?

A

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous tissue

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5
Q

What is the weighs of the skin?

A

9 pounds [4 kg]

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6
Q

Skin Colour Cues:

Lack of blood [blanching].

A

White

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7
Q

Skin Colour Cues:

Increased blood flow [hyperemia].

A

Red

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8
Q

Skin Colour Cues:

cyanotic, deoxygenated blood present.

A

Blue

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9
Q

Skin Colour Cues:

Jaundice, usually due to bile/bilirubin build up from liver disease, often • hepatitis virus.

A

Yellow

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10
Q

True or False:

Skin in Caucasians is red depending on amount & quality of blood in dermal layers.

A

True

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