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Skin Flashcards

1
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What are the functions of the skin?

A

The skin is a single organ

The epidermis and dermis have somewhat separate functions

Some functions are so important that if our skin wasn’t working properly, we wouldn’t survive

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What does the epidermis do?

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Protects us from the environment

Prevents excess water loss

Protects us from infection

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What are the 6 functions of the epidermis?

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Secretion - Sebum

Heat regulator - 98.6

Absorption - chemicals, cosmetics, drugs

Protection - bacterial infection, injury

Excretion - Sweating

Sensation - Pressure, pain

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What are the five epidermis layers?

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Stratum Corneum (Horny Layer) - epidermal fatty material

Stratum Lucidum (Clear Layer) - second layer of the epidermis

Stratum Granulosum (Granular Layer) - thickness of this layer may vary

Stratum Spinosum (Prickle Layer) - second layer to the bottom of the epidermis

Stratum Germinativum (Basal Layer) - lowest part of epidermis

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5
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What is keritinisation?

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Keritinisation is where the skin cells die and are shed from the skin

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6
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What happens in the base layer of the epidermis?

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Mitosis occurs at this level

It is most productive at night

The melanocytes hold the UV rays

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7
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How or why does the skin protect us from the environment

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The suns rays effect us all year round

Pollution can affect us

Smoking attack’s the skin

Weather attacks the skin

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Why does the skin prevent water loss?

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Our bodies lose water naturally

We should prevent the excess water loss

The stratum corneum controls moisture loss

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How does our skin prevent infection?

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There is a natural layer of oil in water emulsion that protects us

The white blood cells capture and destroy the infection

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10
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Where is the dermis found?

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Underneath the epidermis

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What are the functions of the dermis?

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Gives protection

Removes waste

Provides shape and form

Contributes to skin colour

Regulation of body temperature

Provides the skin sensations

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12
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What fibres are found in the skin?

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Collagen - 78% of dry skin

Recticulum - forms fine branches

Elastin - contained in collagen fibres

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What are the dermis layers?

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Papillary Layer

Reticular Layer

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14
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What does the recticular layer do?

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Contains:

Fat cells

Blood and lymph vessels

Sweat glands

Hair follicles

Nerve endings

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15
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What are skin appendages? Give examples:

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Structures within the skin, for example the sebaceous and sweat glands or the hair follicles

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16
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What are the sebaceous glands attached to?

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The hair follicle

17
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What do the sudariferous glands do?

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Secrete Sweat

18
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Where are hairs in follicles found?

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All over the face

19
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What is connective tissue? What does it do?

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Connective tissue is a dense meshwork of dermis

It surrounds both the hair follicle and and sebaceous glands, providing a sensory and blood supply

20
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What is the subcutaneous layer?

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The deepest layer of the skin

21
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How does facial massage effect the skin?

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Increased circulation

Sebaceous glands are nourished

Sudiforous glands are stimulated

Desquamation takes place, removal of top dead skin cells

22
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What is a vesicle?

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An area of skin that is a different colour containing clear fluid. It is located within or slightly below the epidermis and is commonly referred to as a blister

Less that 0.5cm

Herpes simplex/zoster

Cannot continue treatment

23
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What is a bulla?

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Similar to the vesicle but larger

Greater than 0.5cm

Contact dermatitis, large, second degree burns bulbous impetigo, blister

Cannot continue treatment

24
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What is a papule?

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Small, solid skin elevation, doesn’t contain fluid but may develop puss, a sign of infection

Less than 0.5cm in diameter

Warts, acne vulgaris

Can continue treatment, depending on type, number and severity

25
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What is a Tubercle?

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Abnormal, rounded, solid lump, located above, within or under the skin. Whilst solid and elevated, however, it also extends deeper than papules, into the dermis or subcutaneous tissues

0.5 to 2cm

Cyst

26
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What is a pustule?

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Elevated lesion that becomes filled with pus and cellular debris. Raised, inflamed, papule, with white or yellow centre containing pus in the top of the lesion.

Usually less than 0.5cm in diameter

Acne vulgaris, impetigo, furuncles, carbuncles, folliculitis, boil

Cannot continue treatment

Beauty - Facials (5 decks)

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