Anatomy
What is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
contracting and moving parts of the body
What type of lesions change the structure of tissues and organs?
Secondary
Medical term for barber's itch.
tinea barbae
What can cause skin conditions?
Internal and External factors
What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue?
skin histology
What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body?
Adipose
What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis?
Red
Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or testing
diagnosis
Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin?
Lack of Lipids
What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate?
28 days
What term refers to the part of the muscle which is the movable attachment and farthest from the skeleton?
insertion
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders?
Sun Exposure
Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups
cocci
What skin type is indicated by larger, visible follicles over most of the face?
Oily
What type of glands secrete oil?
Sebaceous
What is the largest of the cranial nerves?
Fifth
What is a pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough that is a result of sun damage and should be checked by a dermatologist?
Actinic keratoses
Name the Corkscrew-shaped bacteria
spirilla
What type of skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness
Sensitive
What are the basic materials and building blocks for body tissues?
Proteins
Name the four types of tissues in the body.
Connective, epithelial, muscular, nerve
What are the ABCDE's of melanoma and what do they mean?
Asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving
Short rod-shaped bacteria
bacilli
What skin type on the Glogau scale shows wrinkles at rest and is specific to people in their 40s and 50s?
Type III
What percentage of hair is comprised of hard keratin?
90%