Skin #2 Flashcards

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Most common, mildest & non-melanoma form of skin cancer. Small red bump looks like blood vessel.

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2
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Signs of infection

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Heat, aching, redness, pus, swelling.

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3
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Middle part of the muscle

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Belly

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4
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Muscular system

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Contracts and moves various parts of the body and supports skeletal system.

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5
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What is a papule

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A small, red, elevated protrusion of skin, usually not containing pus.

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6
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Describe epidermis

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(The basal layer) the outermost, protective layer of the skin.

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7
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Mitosis

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When human tissue cells reproduce by dividing in half creating 2 daughter cells.

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8
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Bloodborne pathogen

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Infectious pathogenic microorganisms that present in blood or bodily fluids that can cause disease

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9
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Most dangerous form of skin cancer

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Malignant melanoma

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10
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Non-striated muscle

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Smooth muscles responsible for involuntary movements. found in internal organs (stomach, lungs and intestines)

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11
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Fungicidal

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Capable of destroying fungi

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12
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Herpex simplex

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A contagious skin disorder associated with a viral infection.

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13
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What is dermis

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The underlying or inner layer of the skin.

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14
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Ethmoid

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Spongy bone between both eye sockets. Form part of the nasal cavity.

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15
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Reticular

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Deeper layer of derma located below papillary layer, supplying skin nutrients and oxygen.

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16
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Macule

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An area of discoloration that appears on skins surface (freckles & birthmarks)

17
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Excoriation

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Occurs through the scraping/ scratching of the epidermal layer of the skins surface.

18
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Tissues

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Groups of similar cells that preform a specific function.

19
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Skeletal system

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The physical foundation of the body; composed of 206 bones.

20
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Myology

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The study of muscles their structures, functions & diseases.

21
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Disinfection

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The process of destroying most pathogenic bacteria and toxins on non-porous surfaces, tools, work stations, etc.

22
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Origin

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The end of a muscle attached to a non- moving section of the bone

23
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Duct gland

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Located within the dermis, secrete waste from body & deposit it on skins surface.

24
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Lesion

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A wound or mark of the skin that can be considered either a disease or disorder.

25
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Keratoma

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(Callus) a thickened or hardened area of skin caused by continued friction, rubbing & or pressure overtime.

26
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Sebum

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A mixture of fats & lipids, provides moisture to the skin & hair. Preventing skin wrinkles & hair breakage.

27
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Bactericidal

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Product capable of destroying bacteria

28
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Sudoriferous

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(Sweat glands) tube like ducts that begin in dermis and extend to epidermis by attaching themselves to hair follicles

29
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Cholasma

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(Liver spots/moth patches) non- elevated, hyper-pigmented, light to dark brown spots that scatter across face, arms and hands.