| Layers of the skin | Epidermis | Dermis | Skin Disorders/Diseases | Glands/Skin Cancer |
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What is another name for the skin?
Cutaneous Membrane
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Name the five layers of the Epidermis?
1. Stratum Basale
2. Stratum Spinosum 3. Stratum Granulosum 4. Stratum Lucidum 5. Stratum Corneum |
The Dermis combines what two things?
The Epidermis to the Hypodermis
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What is Vitiligo?
Partial or complete loss of melanocytes forming skin patches
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Name the three types of Burns? and the layers of skin they burn through?
1. First-Degree (Only Epidermis)
2. Second-Degree (Epidermis & Upper Dermis) 3. Third-Degree (Epidermis, Dermis & Hypodermis) |
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What are the two primary layers of the skin?
1. Epidermis
2. Dermis |
What shaped cell is the Stratum Spinosum?
Cuboidal Shaped
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What is Eumelanin?
A type of brown or black skin pigment
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What is Albinism?
lack of melanin production
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What is sebum?
oil substance of triglycerides, cholesterol, protein and salts
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What is the layer underneath the Dermis called?
Hypodermis (Subcutaneous Layer)
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what is Keratinocytes function? and where can they be found?
To Produce & store keratin;
On the outer most layer (Stratum Corneum) |
The dermis is composed of what two C.T layers? and what are there function?
1. Papillary Layer
2. Reticular Layer To protect against tensile forces (Pulling/Stretching) |
What is a Mole?
larger mass of melanocytes
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what is the acronym for Melanomas?
ABCDE
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What is the skins functions? Name at least 3 functions and be specific.
1. Protection from (Pathogens, Abrasion, UV Rays)
2. Sensory Receptors for (Pain, Touch, Temperature) 3. Vitamin D (production to help absorb calcium) |
What does the Thin Skin LACK that Thick skin does not?
Lacks a Stratum Lucidum layer
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What type of C.T is the Reticular Layer made up of?
Dense Irregular C.T
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What are freckles?
Irregular accumulation of melanocytes
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what are the three most important types of skin caner to know? and which is the most deadly?
1. Basal Cell Carcinoma
2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma 3. Melanoma (Most deadly) |
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A Blister is a?
Separation of epidermis from the dermis; where fluid accumulates in an area under the skin
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What are Merkel Cells function?
receptors used for light touch sensation
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What percentage of the Dermis is the Papillary Layer? and is it the top or bottom layer?
Top 20%
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What is eczema?
patches of skin where it becomes rough and inflamed, with blisters that cause itching and bleeding.
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What are the two types of Thermoregulation? and there functions?
1. Vasoconstriction- Decrease vessel lumen, conserve heat
2. Vasodilation- Increase vessel lumen diameter, release heat |
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