Lesson 4 Flashcards
1
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What does the largest organ system consist of?
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Skin and accessory organs such as hair, nails, sudoriferous glands (sweat glands), and sebaceous glands (oil glands)
2
Q
Define:
Epidermis
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Outer layer of skin; waterproof layer that functions as protection and contains melanocytes
3
Q
Define:
Dermis
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Deep layer of skin that contains the sweat and oil glands; also contains tiny muscles attached to the hair follicles
4
Q
Define:
Subcutaneous layer
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Layer of loose connective tissue that connects the skin to the surface muscles; contains the blood vessels and fat
5
Q
List the layers of the skin
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Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous Layer
6
Q
Define:
Adipocytes
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Fat cells that make up most of the subcutaneous layer
7
Q
Define:
Arrector pili
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Tiny muscle that attaches to the hair follicle
8
Q
Describe how goosebumps occur
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Made by the contraction of the arrector pili muscles, an activity that causes the hair to stand straight up
9
Q
Define:
Hair
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Keratinized fibers that arise from hair follicles
10
Q
Define:
Hair follicle
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Area from which hair grows; located in the dermal layer of skin (dermis)
11
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Define:
Keratin
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Protein found in the hair and nails that promotes hardness
12
Q
Define:
Keratinocytes
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Cells that make up the epidermal layer of skin and assist in waterproofing the body
13
Q
Define:
Melanocytes
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Cells that give color to skin, eyes, and hair
14
Q
Define:
Nail
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Translucent plate made of keratin that covers and protects the ends of the fingers and toes
15
Q
Define:
Sebaceous glands
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Glands that secrete oil (sebum) into the hair follicle and to the epidermal layer of skin (epidermis)
16
Q
Define:
Sebum
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Oily secretion of the sebaceous gland
17
Q
Define:
Sudoriferous glands
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Glands that secrete sweat to the outside of the body; also assist in body temperature regulation
18
Q
State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
ry/o
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Cold
19
Q
State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
cyan/o
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Blue
20
Q
State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
derm/o, dermat/o, cutane/o
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Skin
21
Q
State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
electr/o
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Electricity
22
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
erythr/o
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Red
23
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
hidr/o
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Sweat
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
kerat/o, scler/o
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Hard
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
lip/o, adip/o
Fat
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
melan/o
Black, dark
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
myc/o
Fungus
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
necr/o
Death
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
onych/o
Nail
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
pachy/o
Thick
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
py/o
Pus
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
rhyid/o
Winkle
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
seb/o
Sebum
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
trich/o
Hair
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State the meaning of the following root word for the epidermal system:
xanth/o
Yellow
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State the meaning of the following prefix:
a-, an-
Without, not
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State the meaning of the following prefix:
bio-
Life
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State the meaning of the following prefix:
epi-
On, following
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State the meaning of the following prefix:
intra-
Within
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State the meaning of the following prefix:
para-
Beside
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State the meaning of the following prefix:
per-
Through
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State the meaning of the following prefix:
sub-
Below, beneath
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State the meaning of the following prefix:
trans-
Across, through
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-derma
Skin condition
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-ectomy
Excision, surgical removal
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-genic
Originating, producing
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-itis
Inflammation
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-logist
One who specializes in
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-logy
Study of
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-malacia
Softening
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-pathy
Disease
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-phagia
To eat
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-plasty
Surgical repair, reconstruction
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-rrhea
Flow, discharge
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State the meaning of the following suffix:
-tome
Instrument used to cut
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
adipose
Fat, fatty
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
atypical
Unusual
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
circumscribed
Contained to a specific area
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
cyanosis
Blue discoloration of the skin and other tissues
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
disphoresis
Profuse sweating
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
dysplasia
Abnormal growth of tissue
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
erythematous
Condition of being red
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
eschar
Blackened area of burned tissue
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
exfoliation
Shedding of dead skin cells
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
hyperplasia
Excessive growth of tissue
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
indurated
Pertaining to an area of hardened tissue
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
integumentary
Pertaining to the skin and accessory structures
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
pallor
Abnormally pale skin coloration
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
pruritic
Pertaining to itching
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
purulent
Containing pus
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
Sebaceous
Pertaining to sebum
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
sudoriferous
Pertaining to sweat
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State the meaning of the following adjective:
turgor
Condition of fullness
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
cicatrix
The fibrous tissue replacing normal tissues destroyed by disease or injury; commonly called a scar
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
comedo
Dilated hair follicle filled with bacteria and sebum; commonly called a whitehead or blackhead
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
contusion
Injury producing discoloration and swelling without causing a break in the skin; commonly called a bruise
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
cyst
A closed sac that contains liquid or semiliquid substances
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
decubitus ulcer
A pressure sore of the skin and underlying tissues
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
eczema
Inflammatory condition of the skin causing redness, scaling, blisters, itchiness, and burning
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
excoriation
A scratch mark on the skin
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
fissure
A deep furrow, cleft, slit, or tear in the skin
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
furuncle
Infection of a hair follicle; commonly called a boil
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
gangrene
Area of necrosis due to lack of blood flow
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
herpes simplex
An eruption of blisters on the skin and submucous membranes caused by a local infection of the herpes virus
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
herpes zoster
A viral infection that affects the peripheral nerves and causes an eruption of blisters that follows the course of the affected nerves; closely related to varicella; commonly called shingles
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
impetigo
A contagious bacterial skin infection typically occurring on the face of children
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
jaundice
Abnormal yellowing of the skin
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
nodule
Solid raised area located in any layer of the skin
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
papule
A small, raised, solid circumscribed area of the skin
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
paronychia
Inflammation and infection around the nail due to bacteria or fungi
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
pediculosis
An infestation of lice
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
psoriasis
Common inherited condition causing silvery discolored areas of rough skin primarily on the scalp, knees, elbows, and trunk
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
pustule
A small circumscribed elevation of the skin containing pus
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
rosacea
Chronic disorder of the skin causing erythematous areas, papules, and pustules and also increased sebum production; usually occurs on the face
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
scabies
A dermal eruption (caused by mites) that causes extensive pruritus (itching)
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
tinea
Fungal infection of the hair, skin, and nails; commonly called ringworm
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
tinea capitis
Fungal infection of the scalp
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
tinea pedis
Fungal infection of the feet; commonly called athlete's foot
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
urticaria
An eruption of itchy wheals usually related to an allergy; commonly called hives
100
State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
varicella
An acute contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus and producing various skin eruptions; commonly known as chicken pox
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
verruca
A flesh-colored elevation of skin caused by a virus; commonly called a wart
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
vesicle
A clear, fluid-filled, raised lesion; commonly called a blister
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
vitiligo
Areas of skin that have decreased levels of melanocytes causing white patches of varied sizes
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
wheal
A raised reddish lesion that often changes size and shape and extends into adjacent areas; usually associated with an allergen
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State the meaning for the following symptom/medical condition:
xanthoderma
Any yellow coloration of the skin
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Describe:
Superficial burn
Burn occurs on the epidermis
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Describe:
Partial thickness burn
Burn reaches the dermis
108
Describe:
Full thickness burn
Burn reaches subcutaneous layer
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Define:
Dermatology
A medical specialty focusing on the study and treatment of disorders of the skin
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Define:
Dermatologist
Physician who specializes in dermatology
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Define:
Medical esthetician
Licensed professional in the field of cosmetic beauty
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Define the following abbreviation:
Bx
Biopsy
113
Define the following abbreviation:
C&S
Culture and sensitivity
114
Define the following abbreviation:
ED&C
Electrodesiccation and curettage
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Define the following abbreviation:
FS
Frozen section
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Define the following abbreviation:
I&D
Incision and drainage
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Define the following abbreviation:
PPD
Purified protein derivative
