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1
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function of the sebaceous glands

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Protects against water loss. Located in the dermis

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difference between eccrine glands and apocrine glands

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  • eccrine glands secret sweat that cools body down and acts as an antibacterial
  • apocrine glands secret sweat that produces odour and doesn’t develop until puberty
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3
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structure of the epidermis

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composed of epithelial tissue made of cells packed together tightly. 5 layers, bottom layer resting on a protein base

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4
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function of the epidermis

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protect the skin acting as a barrier

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structure of the dermis

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2 layers, papillary and reticular. consisting of connective tissue. the dermis also blood vessels, muscle fibres sweat and sebaceous glands.

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6
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function of the dermis

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provides a storage area for water and electrolytes

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7
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structure of connective tissue in the dermis

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connective tissue derives from a cell called mesoderm which contains a extracellular substance. the extra cellular sub consists of 2 substances. one being water, and protein. second sub is fibres which comes from a special cell called fibroblasts.

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8
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function of the lymphatic system

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house and supports the cells in the immune system. filter and return lymph to the blood. absorbs fats and vitamins from the intestines and send them to the blood

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9
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list 4 locations that lymph node cluster in the body

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  • ingunal
  • axillary
  • spleen
  • cervical
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10
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structure of hair follicle

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inner epidermal sheath forms the hair, outer dermal sheath supplies blood vessels. Consists of smooth muscle cells.

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function of hair in ur nose, brows and lashes

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protects against invaision of organisms

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12
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function of lymph nodes

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filter out cancerous and foreign pathogens and assist immune cells

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13
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Phases involved in inflammation

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proliferative phase and maturation phase

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14
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why do the lymph nodes swell

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large numbers of pathogens cause the lymph nodes to swell

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15
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cells in the immune that move through the lymph system

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granulocytes, lymphocytes and monocytes these cells help protect body from infection. granulocytes aid the body in inflammation.

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16
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explain sebaceous glands

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located in dermis and it protects against water loss

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17
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function of arrector pili

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contraction of the muscle pulling the hair follicles upwards

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18
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function of spleen

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using red and white pulp to screen for antigens and remove these from the blood

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19
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what is the thymus

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development of t lymphocytes which leave the thymus via blood

20
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‘what do tonsils do

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tonsils trap and remove pathogens

21
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what are peyers patches

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mucosa and submucosa in small intestine destroys and prevents antigens from entering the blood

22
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what does paracetamol do

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used to prevent and reduce fever

23
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what are prostaglandins

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produce histamine which strengthens the blood cells this causes redness

24
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what can an overdose of paracetamol include

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acute liver failure nausea and vomiting

25
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what is pallor and what causes

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pale skin being unwell

26
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what is erythema and causes

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redness, infection nutrition

27
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what is cyanosis and causes

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bluish lack of oxygen

28
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what is jaundice and causes

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yellowish billi reubin levels

29
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atleast 6 changes to the skin caused by aging

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  1. epidermis layer thins
  2. epi and dermis layer are futher apart
  3. absorbtion decreases
  4. uv radiation increases
  5. proteins arent absorbed as coherently
  6. elastin decreases
30
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Macule

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measles

31
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papule

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wart

32
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patch

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birthmark

33
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plaque

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eczma

34
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wheal

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insect bite

35
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nodule

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melanoma

36
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tumour

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abnormal growth

37
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vesicle

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chicken pox

38
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bulla

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blister

39
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pustule

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acne (pus fillied)

40
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how does decreased sensory input increase pressure injuries

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cant feel pressure and/or when in pain

41
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how does decreased motor function increase pressure injuries

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not having the ability to move/ change position

42
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how does shearing force increase pressure injuries

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skin rubbing causing friction (developing pressure)

43
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how does cachexia increase pressure injuries

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loss of weight (malnutrition) bony province

44
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what is a topical application

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cream

45
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steps involved in inflammation

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  • vasodialation (increased blood flow to wound)
  • whte blood cells, neutrophils, macrophages and lymphocytes get to the wound and clear up infection
  • neutrophils begin clean up
  • ## neutrophils also attract endothelial cells which play a role in tissue formation

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