Lesson 19 Flashcards
Diseases that are caused by pathogens, following colonization of some body site of the pathogens
Infectious disease
Infectious disease are caused by
Microbes / pathogens
The superficial portion of the skin
Epidermis
The inner layer of the skin, containing blood and lymphatic vessels, etc.
Dermis
Glands in the dermis
Sebaceous glands
An oily substance by sebaceous glands
Sebum
The sac that contains hair shaft
Hair follicle
Inflammation of the hair follicle
Folliculitis
Inflammation of sebaceous gland that opens into a follicle of an eyelash
Stye
A localized pyogenic infection of the skin
Furuncle
A deep seated pyogenic infection of the skin
Carbuncle
A surface lesion that is neither raised or depressed
Macule
A surface lesion that is firmed and raised
Papule
A blister or small fluid filled sac
Vesicle
A pus filled surface lesion
Pustule
Lesions of measles
Macules
Example: lesions of chicken pox
Papule