Trans 5 Flashcards

1
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Wavelength of visible light

A

400-760 nm

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2
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Wavelength of UV range

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200-400nm

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3
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UV radiation that is termed germicidal radiation

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UVC

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4
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UV radiation that is most biologically active

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UVB

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5
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UV that is referred as the black light

A

UVA

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6
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Predominant melanin pigment in dark skinned individuals

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Eumelanin

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7
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Predominant melanin pigment in those w freckles and red hair

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Pheomelanin

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8
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Most obvious responses of the skin to UV radiation

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Sunburn or tan

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9
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Sunburn
Onset?(hr)
Peak? (Hr)
Persists for _ (wk)

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3-6
12-24
1

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10
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T/F only UVB can cause sunburn

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F, both UVA and UVB can cause sunburn pero mas effective lang ung UVB for causing erythema

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11
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UV-B induced inflammation

Effects of PGE2, NO and cytokines?

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Vasodilation —> red skin

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12
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UV-B induced inflammation

Effect of neuropeptides?

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Itch and pain

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13
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Difference between immediate tanning and delayed tanning

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Immediate - no photoprotection

Delayed - increased epidermal melanin, so may photoprotection

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14
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Why is UVA the major contributor to photodamage than UVB

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UVA (320-400nm) kasi can penetrate deeper into the dermis

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15
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Photoaging na may degradation of collagen

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Wrinkles

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16
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What skin types are most at risk for skin cancer

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Type I and II

17
Q

Active ingredients of physical sunscreen

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Zinc oxide, titanium oxide

18
Q

Active ingredients of chemical sunscreen

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Oxybenzone, avobenzone, octsalate, octocrylene, homosalate, octinoxate

19
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Active ingredients of sunscreen that absorb both UVA and UVB

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Oxybenzone, tiatanium, zinc oxide

20
Q

Major lipid classes in stratum corneum

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Ceramide (50%), fatty acid (10%), cholesterol (25%)

21
Q

2 deficiencies contributing to xerosis

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Perturbation in the intercellular lipid bilayer, deficiency on NMF

22
Q

3 types of Moisturizers

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Occlusives
Humectant
Emolient

23
Q

How many hair follicles are there in the human scalp

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100000-150000 hair follicles

24
Q

Duration of catagen on hair scalp

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3 weeks

25
Q

Number of hairs shed per day

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50-100