Skin Q
Largest organ in the body
Skin
Hard surfaces covering dorsal surfaces of phalanges
Albinism
Involves what appendages?
Hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands
What color would you nailbeds be if you had COPD?
blue
Contagious fungal infection seen in sports locker rooms
Athlete's foot
Name three functions of the skin
Regulates body temp, manufactures Vit D, screen out UV rays, protection
What is the other name for oil glands?
Sebaceous glands
Noncontagious inflammation of the skin that may be nonspecific, painful and itchy
Dermatits
Name the two basic layers of the skin
Epidermis and dermis
How long do we wash our hands?
20 seconds
Contagious skin disease, yellow crusts
Impetigo
What pigment gives our skin color?
Melanin
Thick, oily substance that protects the skin
Sebum
What virus do we get cold sores from?
Herpes