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Study guide Integumentary system Flashcards

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melanocyte

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a pigment-producing cell that becomes more active in the presence of ultraviolet light

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keratin

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the protein in the epidermis that thickens and protects the skin

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stratum carneum

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the uppermost epidermal layer, consisting of flat, keratin-filled cells

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integument

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another name for the skin as a whole

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dermal papillae

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projections of the dermis responsible for fingerprints

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stratum basale

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the deepest layer of the epidermis, which contains living, dividing cells

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subcutaneous layer

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another name for the superficial fascia

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elastic fibers

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connect the subcutaneous tissue with the dermis

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adipose tissue

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insulates the body and acts as an energy reserve

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nerves

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carry sensory information from the skin to the brain

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blood vessels

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supply the skin with nutrients and oxygen

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suboriferous

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a general term for any gland that produces sweat

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eccrine

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sweat glands found throughout the skin that help cool the body
Secrete watery sweat. Deep in dermis. Evaporation and cooling duct opens to pores on skin

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ceruminous

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glands that are found only in the ear canal. Produce ear wax

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sebaceus

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excess activity of these glands contributes to acne vulgaris

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the product of ceruminous glands

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wax

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apocrine

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sweat glands in the armpits and groin that become active at puberty

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meibomian

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glands that lubricate the eye

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vernix caseosa

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a secreation of sebaceous glands that covers newborn babies

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cyanosis

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a condition in which the skin takes on a bluish coloration

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carotenemia

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a condition in which the skin takes on a yellowish discolouration due to excess consumption of deeply coloured vegetables

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pallor

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paleness of the skin

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flushing

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redness of the skin, often related to fever

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jaundice

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a condition in which the skin takes on a yellowish discolouration due to excess bile pigments

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cicatrix

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scar, which may continue to show at the surface as a white line

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keloids

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excess collagen production in the formation of a scar, results in tumor like masses or sharply raised surface.

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erythema

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redness of the skin

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macule

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a spot that is neither raised nor depressed and is smaller then 1cm

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excoriation

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a scratch into the skin

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fissure

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a crack in the skin

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pustule

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a vesicle filled with pus

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vesicle

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a small (less the 5mm) sac that contains fluid; a blister

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ulcer

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a sore associated with disintegration and death of tissue

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bulla

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a large (greater then 4mm) sac that contains fluid

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laceration

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a rough, jagged wound made by tearing of the skin

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papule

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a firm, raised area less then 1cm in size a pimple.

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dermatosis

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any skin disease

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erythema

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redness of the skin

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dermatitis

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any inflammation of the skin

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pruritus

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another term for itching

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scleraderm

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a disease resulting from excess collagen production

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impetigo

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a disease resulting from infection with staphylococcal bacteria

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urticaria

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an allergic reaction resulting in the temporary appearance of raised red patches; also known as hives

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psoriasis

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a disease associated with raised, red, flat areas resulting from overgrowth of the epidermis

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Another name for pressure sore

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Decubitus ulcer

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atopic dermatitis

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eczema

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Mycoses

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Fungal infection

PNUR 113 (11 decks)

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