review chart: functions of the skin

Question 1

function(s) of epidermis

Answer 1

permeability barrier

UV protection

Question 2

associated disease(s) of epidermis

Answer 2

atopic dermatitis

albinism (from UV light)

Question 3

function(s) of epidermis and dermis

Answer 3

protection from pathogens

wound repair/regeneration - venous stasis ulcer, keloid

Question 4

assoc disease of epidermis and dermis

Answer 4

molluscum contagiosum

venous stasis ulcer, keloid

Question 5

function(s) of epidermis, dermis, subcutis

Answer 5

thermoregulation - hyperthermia

sensation - diabetic neuropathy

physical appearance - lipodystrophy

Question 6

assoc disease(s) of epidermis, dermis, and subcutis

Answer 6

hyperthermia

diabetic neuropathy