Parts of Skin
The matrix is the nail...
You have redness on your skin with no blisters. You have which type of burn?
First degree burn
Name an appendage of the skin
Hair, Nails, Sebaceous Gland, Sudoriferous Gland
What is the relationship of skin to muscle?
Superficial
Which disorder is caused by the herpes virus and causes painful blisters along the nerve roots?
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Nerves, blood vessels, and glands are located in which layer of skin?
Dermis
Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence, leading to which integumentary system disorder?
Acne
The thick middle layer of the hair shaft that provides strength and color is the:
Cortex
Using a medication patch to treat heart disease is an example of which function of the integumentary system?
Absorption
Which disorder is caused when a female mite burrows into the skin?
Scabies
The innermost layer of skin is the:
Subcutaneous (Hypodermis)
You have a lesion that hasn't healed after many years of sun exposure. It has irregular borders, multiple colors, and is increasing in size. What integumentary disorder might you have?
Melanoma
What is the outermost layer of skin called?
Epidermis
Receptors for touch, cold, and pain are present in the skin and form which function?
Sensory perception
You are cooking when hot oil splashes onto your skin, and blisters form immediately. Which disorder do you have?
Second degree burn
Which glands are found in large numbers under the arms, palms of hands, soles of the feet, and forehead?
Sudoriferous
Which skin condition is caused by a type of staphylococcus bacteria and has become resistant to antibiotic treatments?
MRSA
Which glands are responsible for causing acne?
Sebaceous glands
The integumentary system is the body's first line of defense is an example of which function?
Protection
Which disorder can be prevented by refraining from sharing towels and wearing shoes in the locker room?
Athlete's foot
Hair follicles orginate in which skin layer?
Dermis
Which form of skin cancer is usually found on the face and rarely spreads to other areas?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
You walk outside on a cold day and feel goosebumps form on your arms. Which structure is attached to the hair follicle and causes the skin to pucker around the hair?
Arrector pili muscle
The evaporation of perspiration enables which function of the integumentary system?
Regulation of body temperature
Which skin condition is commonly transmitted through sexual contact?
Herpes Simplex Type 2