Skin And Membrane

Question 1

Epithelial membranes

Answer 1

Composed of epithelial membranes and an underlying layer of fibrous connective tissue

Question 2

Connective tissue membranes

Answer 2

Composed of various types of connective tissue, no epithelial cells present

Question 3

3 types of epithelial membrane

Answer 3

Cutaneous, serous and mucous membrane

Question 4

Cutaneous membrane

Answer 4

Skin, primary organ

Question 5

Serious membrane

Answer 5

Lines body cavities. 2 layers of tissue: parietal: lines walls of body (outer) visceral: lines walls of body (inner). Pleura: thoracic, peritoneum: abdominal

Question 6

Mucous membrane

Answer 6

Line body surfaces that open directly to the exterior such as in the respiratory tract

Question 7

Connective tissue membranes

Answer 7

No epithelial components, produce lubricant called synovial fluid

Question 8

Epidermis

Answer 8

Outermost and thinnest primary layer of skin. Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 9

Stratum germinativum

Answer 9

Innermost layer of cells that continually reproduce, new cells move toward surface. Pigment layer.

Question 10

Melanocytes

Answer 10

Pigment cells that produce brown pigment melanin

Question 11

Keratin

Answer 11

Waterproof protein

Question 12

Stratum Corneum

Answer 12

Outermost layer of keratin filled cells

Question 13

Cyanosis

Answer 13

Bluish gray color decreased blood oxygen level

Question 14

Vitiligo

Answer 14

Patchy light skin areas resulting from acquired loss of epidermal melanocytes

Question 15

Dermis

Answer 15

Thick, innermost layer that’s gives strength to skin. Store water and electrolytes. Contains nerves that process sensory info such as pain, pressure etc.

Question 16

Hypodermis

Answer 16

Beneath two layers. Subcutaneous. Insulates body and connective tissue anchors the skin to structures

Question 17

Carotene

Answer 17

Yellow pigment

Question 18

Alopecia areata

Answer 18

Hair loss of any kind

Question 19

Tinea Capitol

Answer 19

Infection of scalp, on school-age children

Question 20

Tinea pedis

Answer 20

Athletes foot.

Question 21

Scabies

Answer 21

Invasion by mites. Lay eggs. Larvae go to skin surface

Question 22

Psoriasis

Answer 22

Chronic inflammatory skin disorder accompanied by scaly plaques. Abnormal T cell activation

Question 23

Squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 23

Most common. HARD raised tumors. Malignant tumor.