natural facial markings Flashcards
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types of tissue
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adipose and areolar
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adipose
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- nutrient storage
- fat cells
- cushions
- insulates
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areolar
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- loose connective tissue all over your body
- supports and binds
- holds body fluids
- defense against infections
- storage of nutrients
- elastic
4
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melanin
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- in epidermis
- main producer of skin color
- hair, eyes, inner ear, nasal cavity
- protects from UV rays
- creates complexion
5
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carotene
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- yellow orange pigment in plants
- name comes form the word carrot
- used by humans to create vitamin A
- colors adipose tissue
6
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hemoglobin
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- has a red color
- found in the blood
- more appearance where there is less melanin
- color based on proximity to the surface of the skin
7
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layers of the skin
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- epidermis
- dermis
- hypodermis
8
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epidermis
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- top layers of skin
- not vascularized
- contains skin pigments other than blood
- sloughs off in skin slip
9
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dermis
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- second, deeper layer
- innervated and vascularized
10
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hypodermis
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- superficial fascia
- adipose tissue
- binds superficial structures to deeper ones
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keratin
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- cells to protect your epidermis
- create antibodies
- dead keratin makes up hair
12
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follicles
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- dermal layer
- produce hair
- color is determined by melanocytes
13
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leukoderma
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- vitiligo
- localized absence of pigment
- present at birth or occurs over time
- consult family about restorative treatments
- can show the effects of dye
14
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melanosis
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- suntan
- immune response to UV light
- creates a darkened skin tone
15
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jaundice
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- yellow discoloration
- caused by problems with the liver or gallbladder
- overabundance of bilirubin in the person’s system
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sallow
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- yellow discoloration
- caused by anemia, vitamin deficiency, smoking, and natural gaining process
- maybe part of persons natural coloring and should be reproduced
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vascular birthmarks
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- present at birth and change over time
- angioma, hemangioma, macular stains, port wine stain