Test 4 Integumentary System and Health Insurance REVIEW Flashcards
What are the (3 main) functions of the integumentary system?
- Regulates body temp.
- Makes vitamin D
- Protects the body
What are the 3 layers of humans skin
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Hypodermis/ Subcutaneous
Describe the Epidermis
- The outer most layer
- Has no blood vessels
Describe the Dermis
- The “True Skin”
- Contains most structures
Describe the Hypodermis/ Subcutaneous
- Holds connective tissues
What are the 2 types of glands
- Sudoriferous
- Sebaceous
What does the Sudoriferous gland produce/ do?
- Produces sweat
- Regulates temp.
- Gets rid of wastes
What does the Sebaceous gland produce
Oil (Sebum)
What produces a pigments in humans? What color does it give our skin?
- Melanin
- It gives a yellow/ tan/ brown tint
What color is skin that is experiencing Cyanosis? When does it occur?
- Blue
- Lack of oxygen
What color is skin that is experiencing Erythema?
Red
What color is skin that is experiencing Jaundice? When does it occur?
- Yellow
- When there is liver damage
What is Acne Vulgaris? What is a medication that can soothe it?
When there is too much oil being produced; Accutane
What is Vitiligo?
When the body is loosing melanin
What is the worst kind of skin cancer?
Malignant Melanoma
What is the Cancer Grading Scale?
A - Asymmetry
B - Boarder
C - Color
D - Diameter > no more than 6 mm
E - Evolving
What is the definition of a macule?
Something flat and discolored, Ex: Freckles
What is the definition of a vesicle?
Something fluid filled, Ex: Blister
What is the definition of a pustule?
Something filled with pus, Ex: Pimple
What are the two types of health care systems in the world
- Public
- Private
What is a Public health care system
When the gov. funds all health insurance
What country is an example of a public health care system
Canada
What is a Private health care system
When the people pay for their own health insurance
What country is an example of a Private health care system
U.S.
Who is offered Medicare?
People 65+ years of age
Who is offered Medicaid
People and families with low incomes
Who is offered Tricare
Veterans and the active military
What does PREMIUM mean when talking about health insurance
The amount you pay for your health insurance
What does DEDUCTIBLE mean when talking about health insurance
The money you pay before the insurance takes over and starts paying for you
What does CO-PAY mean when talking about health insurance
The money you pay for a specific service
