Skinsations
Which of the following is not a function of the skin
Breathing
Which of the following skin cancers exhibit lesions having irregular borders and a diversity of colors?
Malignant melanoma
A clean cut caused by a sharp instrument is?
Incision
The ceruminous glands produce
wax
The goal of treatment of basal cell carcinoma is to
Completely eradicate the lesions
The outer layer of the skin
Epidermis
The pigment granule that gives the skin its color is called
Melanin
A tear or jagged wound in the skin
Laceration
A term for a sweat gland
Sudoriferous
A burn that destroys the epidermis and dermis down to the subcutaneous tissue is
What is a Third Degree burn
The hypodermis is the
Subcutaneous tissue
The inner layer of the skin; the true skin
What is the Dermis
Skin bruising
What is Contusion
Ceruminous was is found in what body part?
Ears
The body system that is composed of skin and its associated structures and is the largest organ of the body.
What is the Integumentary system
A decubitus ulcer is a
Bedsore
Secrete sebum to lubricate the hair.
What is Sebaceous Glands
What is a raised thin-walled lesion containing clear (no pus)fluid called
Vesicle
A protein that thickens the skin and makes up hair and nails
Keratin
First, Second, Third, and Fourth degree describes What?
List and describe the degrees of burn
What is the treatment for a decubitus ulcer/bedsore
Debridment and Irrigation
Elevated Skin Lesion
What is a nodule
Muscles that make the hair stand up
Arector Pili
A cavity in which a hair develops
What is a Follicle
Which of the following areas lacks blood vessels and nerves?
What is the Epidermis