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Skin & Glands Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 layers of skin?

A

Epidermis, Dermis, & Subcutaneous

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What are sebaceous glands?

found in the dermis

A

Oil Glands

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What are sudoriferous glands?

found in the dermis

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Sweat Glands

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4
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What is the term used for abnormal hair loss resulting in hairless patches or complete lack of hair?

A

Alopecia

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What is the term used for a hypersensitivity reaction involving pruritis with secondary dermatitis?

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Atopy

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What is the master gland of the body?

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Pituitary

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What does the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) do?

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Stimulates the Thyroid Gland to Secrete Hormones

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What does the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) do?

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Stimulates the Adrenal Cortex to Secrete

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What does the prolactin hormone do?

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Stimulates Milk Secretion

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What does the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) do?

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Stimulates Water Reabsorption in Kidneys to Maintain Water Balance in Body

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What does the oxytocin hormone do?

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Stimulates Uterine Contractions and Milk Letdown

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What do the triiodothyronine (T3) & thyroxine (T4) hormones do?

A

Regulate Metabolism

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What does the calcitonin hormone do?

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Decreases Blood Calcium by Increasing Bone Calcium

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What does the parathormone or parathyroid hormone (PTH) do?

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Increases Blood Calcium by Reducing Bone Calcium

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What does the insulin hormone do?

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Decreases Blood Glucose by Transporting Glucose into Cells or into Storage

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What does the glucagon hormone do?

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Increases Blood Glucose by Breaking Down Glycogen

17
Q

What is the medical term for producing or containing pus?

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Purulent

18
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What term is used for destruction of tissue using electricity, heat, or chemicals?

A

Cauterization

19
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What term is used for destruction of tissue using extreme cold?

A

Cryosurgery

20
Q

What term is used for removal of tissue and foreign material to aid healing?

A

Debridement

21
Q

What is a device that transfers light into an intense beam?

A

Laser

22
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What is dead tissue said to be?

A

Necrotic

Veterinary Terminology (19 decks)

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