skin and wound healing Flashcards

1
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name the 3 layers of the skin

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epidermis, dermis and hypodermis

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list the layers of the epidermis from supeficial to deep

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corneum
lucideum
granulosum
spinosum
germinativum

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3
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function of the corneum

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acid mantle protecting skin from bacteria
resistant to thermal, chemical, mechanical forces

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4
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function of the lucidum

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forms boundary between corneum and granulosum

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5
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which parts of the body is lucidum found

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palms of hands and soles of feet

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6
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function of granolsum

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as cells travel through the nucleus is destroyed, cells flattended and cellular contents are converted into keratin

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function of the spinosum

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contain large oval nuclei.
langerhans cells here

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function of the stratum germinativum or basale

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forms junction between epidermis and dermis

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what do the fibroblasts secrete in the superficial dermal layer

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fibronectin and hyaluronic acid

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10
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what anchors the deep dermal layer to the subcut tissue

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thick bundles of collage

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what is the name of the junction between the epidermis and dermis

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rete ridges/ pegs

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12
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what is contained with the subcut tissue

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loose connective tissue
lots of fat cells
fewer blood vessels
nerve fibres and lymph vessels

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13
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one of the main functions of subcut tissue

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attaches the dermis to underlying structures and ensures ongoing blood supply. provides cushioning.

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14
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list the 6 functions of skin

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protection
thermoregulation
sensation
immune response
metabolism
blood reservoir
excretion

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15
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explain how the skin is protective in terms of a physical barrier

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tightly joined epidermal cells, keratin and oily secretion block in and out

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16
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explain how the skin is protective in terms of a chemical barrier

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acid mantle keeps pH low, preventing bacteria from multiplying.
langerhans fight infection
melanocytes protect DNA

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17
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explain how the skin is protective in terms of a biological barrier

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macrophulges engulf and dispose of MO

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18
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which part of the hypothalamus controls heat loss

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anterioir

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19
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which part of the hypothalamus controls heat production

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posterioir

20
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how does the skin thermoregulate

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  • muscle tone /shivering
  • vasodilate/ constrict
21
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what do langerhans cells do

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fight bacteria

22
Q

what do macrophages do

A

engulf and dispose MO

23
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what do mast cells do

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support immune system

24
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who is at risk of VIT D deficiency

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elderly
indoors
crohns
coeliac

25
list 5 functions of the skin that decline with age
injury response cell replacement sensory perception VIT D production immune response
26
what happens to the epidermis with aging
corneum becomes drier and more brittle decreased langerhans - reduced immunity decrease in melanocytes - dyschromia alteration in pH - reduces acid mantle
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what happens to the dermis during aging
decreased thickness fewer cells fewer blood cells fewer fibres sebum decreases sweat gland production declines
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factors that make individuals more susceptible to multiple skin conditions include:
normal aging incontinence reduced mobility increased dependence
29
list 5 ways wounds can be classified
aetiology location type of injury depth/ tissue loss clinical appearance
30
list the 3 phases of wound healing
inflammation proliferation maturation
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how long should the inflamm phase go on for
2-5 days
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what are the main goals during the inflamm phase
haemostasis through a blood clot oedema
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what does the clot in the inflammatory phase release
histamine and other vasoactive chemicals causing vasodilation causing an influx of leukocytes, erthrocytes, plasma proteins
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how long should the proliferative phase go on for
2-24 days
35
list the 5 processes that occur during the proliferative phase
angiogenesis collagen synthesis cross linking epithelialisation contraction
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what is the function of angiogenesis
restoring blood flow to the wound. more oxygen, increased profusion
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what is the function of collagen synthesis
keratinocyte migration results in strengthening the wound
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how long does maturation go on for
24 days -1 or 2 years
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when does maturation commence
only once wound is closed
40
describe primary intention
when there is minimal tissue loss and wound edges can be held together by sutures etc. scaring minimal
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describe secondary intention
when the wound is left open for a period of time and allowed to close by epithelialisation and contraction. granulation occurs from wound base. epithelialisation occurs across the wound bed with formation of scar being thicker.
42
describe free flaps
complete segment with anastomosis of blood supply to vessels within wound
43
describe pedicle flaps
skin and subcut tissue is trasnferred to another site
44
list 6 risks for poor wound healing
malnutrition elderly diabetes obesity diseased state
45
why does diabetes impact wound healing
high BGLs can cause decreased functioning of WBC less able to fight bacteria damaged circulation... neuropathy.. damaged nerve endings.. numbness.. unaware