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NC#3 Flashcards

1
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Types of glands in the skin

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Ceruminous, sebaceous, sudoriferous

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2
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Keratinocytes make up 90% of the cells in the

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Epidermis

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3
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Thin skin contains the layers

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Stratum corneum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum basalt

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4
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Takes a month or 4-6 weeks for cells from the stratum basale to rise the surface,become keratinized and slough off
True or false

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True

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5
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Produce oily substance called sebum

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Sebaceous glands

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6
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Gland responsible to produce ear wax

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Ceruminous gland

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7
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The skin releases

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Urea and ammonia
Heat
Water

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8
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The root of the hair is the most superficial portion that extends above the skin
True or false

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False

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9
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Hair, sweat glands, sebaceous glands and ails make up

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Accessory structures of the skin

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10
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Is avascular, the most superficial layer of the cutaneous membrane, contains keratinocytes

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Epidermis

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11
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The matrix is the portion of the hair that allows the growth of new hair
True or false

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True

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12
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Erythematous colouring of the skin is indicated when the skin becomes pale
True or false

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False

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13
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25-30 layers of dead, flattened keratinocytes

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Stratum corneum of the epidermis

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14
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Protein makes skin tough and waterproof

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Keratin

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15
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Inhibits growth of some bacteria, keeps skin soft, prevents excessive evaporation of water

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Function of sebum

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16
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Protects skin and deeper tissues from germs, chemicals and heat

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Keratinocytes

17
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Type of white blood cell, protects the skin and deeper tissue from infection

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Langerhans cell

18
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Found in the stratum basale and allow for sensation of light touch

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Markel cell

19
Q

Most numerous sweat glands, active before and after puberty

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Eccrine sudoriferous glands

20
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Become infected in acne

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Sebaceous glands

21
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Found only in ear

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Ceruminous glands

22
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Play an important role cooling the body

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Eccrine sudoriferous glands

23
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Found mostly in the axillae and external genitalia

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Aporcine sudoriferous glands

24
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Layers of epidermis in thick skin

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Corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale

25
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Pink tone of skin and mucous membranes

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Oxygen rich hemoglobin

26
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Components of integumentary system

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Sebaceous glands and sudoriferous glands
Hair and nails
Epidermis and dermis

27
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Chemical responsible for protecting cellular nuclei from UV light damage is

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