Unit 14 Quiz 13 Flashcards
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Sebaceous glands
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Sac line glands associated with hair follicles , secrete sebum an oily substance that lubricates and waterproofs the skin
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Sudoriferous glands
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Coiled glands that vent directly to the skin surface or through hair follicles , release perspiration to cool body by evaporation , eliminate some soul ale wastes
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Nails
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Cover distal end of finger and toes composed of keratin,grow from proximal end , protection help in grasping object
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Hair
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Made keratin develops in a follicle grows from base of follicle , conserves heat , when raise by ar rector pili muscle stimulates secretion of sebum
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Epidermis
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Composed mostly of stratified squamous epithelium
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Dermis
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Composed of connective tissue
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Subcutaneous tissue
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Loose connective tissue with large amount of adipose tissue
8
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Derm/o
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Skin
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Kerat/o
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Keratin horny layer of the skin
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Melan/o
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Dark black , melanin
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Hidr/o
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Sweat , perspiration
12
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Seb/o
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Sebum , sebaceous gland
13
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Trich/o
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Hair
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Onych/o
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Nail
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Cutaneous
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Pertaining to the skin
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Derma
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Skin
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Dermis
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The layer of the skin between the epidermis and the
subcutaneous tissue; the true skin or corium
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Epidermis
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The outermost layer of the skin
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Hair
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A thread like keratinized growth from the skin
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Hair follicle
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The sheath in which a hair develops
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Integumentary system
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The skin and its associated glands hair and nails
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Keratin
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A Protein that thickens and toughens the skin and makes up hair and nails.
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Melanin
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A dark pigment that gives color to the hair and skin and protects
the skin against the sun’s radiation
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Nail
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A plate-like keratinized outgrowth of the skin that covers the
dorsal surface of the terminal phalanges
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Sebaceous gland
A gland that produces sebum; usually associated with a hair follicle
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Sebum
A fatty secretion of the sebaceous glands that lubricates the hair
and skin
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Skin
The tissue that covers the body; the integument
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Subcutaneous tissue
The layer of tissue beneath the skin; also called the hypodermis
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Sudoriferous gland
A sweat gland
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Bulla
Raised fluid filled lesion larger than a vesicle
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Fissure
Crack or break in the skin
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Lesion
A distinct are of damaged tissue an injury or wound
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Macule
Flat, colored spot less than 1 cm in size. A larger spot is
called a patch
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Nodule
Solid, raised lesion larger than a papule (less than 1 cm);
often indicative of systemic disease
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Papule
Firm, circular, raised surface lesion less than 1 cm in size,
such as a pimple
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Plaque
Superficial, flat, or slightly raised differentiated patch
more than 1 cm in diameter
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Pustule
Raised pus-filled lesion; often in a hair follicle or sweat
gland pore
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Ulcer
Lesion resulting from destruction of the skin and
perhaps subcutaneous tissue
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Vesicle
Fluid-filed, raised lesion less than 5 mm in size; a blister
or bleb
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Wheal
Smooth, rounded, slightly raised area often associated
with itching; seen in urticaria (hives), such as those
resulting from allergy
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Atopic dermatitis
Hereditary, allergic, chronic inflammation of the skin with
pruritus (itching); eczema
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Basal cell carcinoma
An epithelial tumor that rarely metastasizes and has a high
cure rate with surgical removal
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Cicatrization
The process of scar formation; a scar is a cicatrix
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Debridement
Removal of dead or damaged tissue, as from a wound
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Dehiscence
Splitting or bursting, as when the layers of a wound separate
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Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin, often associated with redness and
itching; may be caused by allergy, irritants (contact
dermatitis), or a variety of diseases
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Dermatology
Study of the skin and diseases of the skin
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Dermatome
Instrument for cutting thin section of skin for skin grafting
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Eczema
A general term for an inflammation of the skin with redness,
lesions, and itching; atopic dermatitis
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Erythema
Diffuse redness of the skin
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Escharotomy
Removal of scab tissue (eschar) resulting from burns or other
skin injuries
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Evisceration
Protrusion of internal organs (viscera) through an opening, as
through a wound
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Exudates
Material, which may include fluid, cells, pus, or blood, that
escapes from damaged tissue
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Kaposi sarcoma
Cancerous lesion of the skin and other tissues seen most often
in patients with AIDS
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Keloid
A raised, thickened scar caused by tissue overgrowth during
scar formation
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Lupus erythematosus
A chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease of
connective tissue that often involves the skin; types
include the more widespread systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and a discoid form (DLE) that
involves only the skin
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Malignant melanoma
A metastasizing pigmented tumor of the skin
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Pemphigus
An autoimmune disease of the skin characterized by
sudden, intermittent formation of bullae (blisters);
may be fatal if untreated
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Pressure ulcer
An ulcer caused by pressure to an area of the body, as
from a bed or chair; decubitus ulcer, bedsore, pressure
sore
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Pruritus
Severe itching
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Psoriasis
A chronic hereditary dermatitis with red lesions covered by
silvery scales
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Rule of nines
A chronic hereditary dermatitis with red lesions covered by
silvery scales
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Scleroderma
A chronic disease that is characterized by thickening and
tightening of the skin and that often involves internal
organs in a form called progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS)
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Squamous cell carcinoma
An epidermal cancer that may invade deeper tissues but tends not to metastasize
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Acne
An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair
follicles usually associated with excess secretion of sebum;
acne vulgaris
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Albinism
A hereditary lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes
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Alopecia
Absence or loss hair , baldness
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Beau lines
White lines across the fingernails; usually a sign of systemic
disease or injury
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Diaphoresis
Profuse sweating
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Dsykeratosis
Any abnormality in keratin formation in epithelial cells
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Ecchymosis
A collection of blood under the skin caused by leakage
from small vessels
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Excoriation
Lesion caused by scratching or abrasion
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Folliculitis
Inflammation of a hair follicle
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Hemangioma
A benign tumor of blood vessels; in the skin, called
birthmarks or port wine stains
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Herpes simplex
A group of acute infections caused by herpes simplex virus.
Type I herpes simplex virus produces fluid-filled vesicles,
usually on the lips, after fever, sun exposure, injury, or
stress; cold sore, fever blister. Type II infections usually
involve the genital organs
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Hirsutism
Excessive growth of hair
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Impetigo
A bacterial skin infection with pustules that rupture and
form crusts; most commonly seen in children, usually on
the face
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Keratosis
Any skin condition marked by thickened or horny growth.
Seborrheic keratosis is a benign tumor, yellow or light
brown in color, that appears in the elderly. Actinic
keratosis is caused by exposure to sunlight and may lead
to squamous cell carcinoma
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Nevus
A defined discoloration of the skin; a congenital vascular
tumor of the skin; a mole, birthmark
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Paronychia
Infection around a nail. Caused by bacteria or fungi, and
may affect multiple nails
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Pediculosis
Infestation with lice
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Petechiae
Flat, pinpoint, purplish red spots caused by bleeding within
the skin or mucous membrane (singular, petechia)
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Photosensitization
Sensitization of the skin to light, usually from the action of
drugs, plant products, or other substances
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Purpura
A condition characterized by hemorrhages into the skin and
other tissues
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Shingles
An acute eruption of vesicles along the path of a nerve;
herpes zoster (HER-peze ZOS-ter); caused by the same
virus that causes chickenpox
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Tinea
A fungal infection of the skin , ringworm
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Urticaria
A skin reaction marked by temporary, smooth, raised areas
(wheals) associated with itching; hives
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Venous stasis ulcer
Ulcer caused by venous insufficiency and stasis of venous
blood; usually forms near the ankle
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Verruca
An epidermal tumor a wart
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Vitiligo
Patchy disappearance of pigment in the skin; leukoderma
