myths and facts Flashcards

1
Q

what makes scar tissue different than regular tissue

A

discolored and lacks sweat glands and hair
scar tissue even though top layer of skin is epithelial tissue

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2
Q

why does a callus form

A

when an area has repeated friction or pressure

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3
Q

what is the scientific name for the skin

A

cutaneous membrane

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4
Q

how much seat does the skin release a day

A

3 gallons on a hot dayw

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5
Q

where does the body not sweat

A

nail bed margins of the lops top of penis and ear drums

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6
Q

does everyone have fingerprints

A

no

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7
Q

what are the two types of skin

A

glabrous skin (non hairy)
hairy skin

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8
Q

what factors speed up the aging process

A

caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol constrict blood vessels and prevent nutrients from feeding the skin

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9
Q

what are some different ways you rskin helps keep body temperature in homeostasis

A

shivering
sweating
goosebumps
adipose tissie

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10
Q

when does human hair grow fastest

A

warm weather

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11
Q

hair is one of the fastes growing tissues in the body. what is faster

A

bone marrow and lining of intestines

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12
Q

what color hair has the most hari

A

blonde
dark
red

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13
Q

do nails sweat

A

nowha

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14
Q

twhat makes nails hard

A

keratin

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15
Q

kin hair and nails all have keratin . what has the most

A

nails
hair
skin

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16
Q

do fingernails or toenails grow faster

A

fingernaisl for both genders

17
Q

what is the fastest and slowest growing nails

A

fastest middle
slowest thumb

18
Q

do seasons and weather affect nal growth

A

yes
faster in warm climates during day
slower in cold climates at night

19
Q

what age do nails grow faster

A

younger ppl and pregnatn people

20
Q

do nails refelct your health status

A

yes throgugh shapes lines and colors

21
Q

do nails continue to grwo after edeath

A

no but the skin shrinks

22
Q

what is the half noon on thumb called

23
Q

are tanning beds safe as long as they don’t contain ubv rays

24
Q

does vitamin e help scars fade

25
do wounds need air to heal
no
26
do scalp massages keep you from going bald
no
27
is antibacterial good for your skin
no
28
can eating carrots make your skin turn orange
yes
29
are warts contagious
yes