VOCABULARY Flashcards

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COLLAGEN

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makes up 70% of the dermis

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2
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DESMOSOMES

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Cell appendages that resemble prickly spines

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3
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STEATOMA

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sebaceous cyst filled with sebum usually on the scalp, neck and back

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4
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SHIATSU MASSAGE

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Pressure on acupressure points to balance bodies energy flow: originated in Japan

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5
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VIRUS

A

parasitic particle that affects and reciting cells

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6
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PARASITES

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organisms that grow, feed and shelter on/in Another organism

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7
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DISINFECTANTS

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Destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces

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8
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DISINFECTION

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eliminates most but not all microorganisms are non-porous surfaces

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9
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OSHA

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occupational Safety and health admin regulates and enforces safety and health standards

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10
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EPA

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environmental Protection Agency registers disinfectants sold and used in the U.S

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11
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HIRUTISM

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glandular disturbances

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12
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AIDS

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disease that tears down the Bodies immune system; caused by hiv

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13
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ANTISEPTICS

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Chemical germicides formulated for use on the skin, regulated by FDA

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14
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BACTERIA

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Single celled microorganisms, some are harmful and some are not

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15
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BACTERIAL SPORES

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capable of producing protective coating that can withstand very harsh environments

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16
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FUNGI

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Single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews, and yeasts; Can produce contagious diseases

17
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RINGWORM

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fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions

18
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TINEA BARBAE

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Superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin; “barbers itch “.

19
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TINEA PEDIS

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Athletes foot

20
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TINEA VERSICOLOR

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Fungal condition that inhibits melanin production

21
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PARASITES

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organisms that grow, feed and shelter on or inside another organism; must have a host to survive

22
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PHENOLIC DISINFECTANTS

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tuberculosis that are a form of formaldehyde and can damage skin and eyes

23
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PUS

A

fluid created by infection

24
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SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

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common household bleach and effective disinfectant

25
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STERILIZATION

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destroys all microbial life, including spores

26
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SYSTEMIC INFECTION

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Pathogen has distributed throughout the body rather than staying in one area/ organ