Skin Basics
Layers of the Skin
Skin Glands
Diseases & Conditions
Skin Colors & Eruptions
100

Nerves in our skin help our body respond to _____

What is pain, pressure, temperature, and touch?

100

The outermost layer of the skin.

What is the epidermis?

100

Sudoriferous glands are also called ______ glands.

What are sweat glands?

100

A contagious fungal infection that usually affects the feet. 

What is athlete's foot?


100

Bluish discoloration of the skin due to poor oxygen.

What is cyanosis?

200
The average adult skin covers more than ______ square inches.

What is 3,000 sq in?

200

This layer is also called the corium or true skin.

What is the dermis?

200

The function of sudoriferous glands.

What is eliminate perspiration containing water, salts, and wastes?

200

A highly contagious infection caused by streptococci or staphylococci organisms.

What is impetigo?

200

Yellow discoloration of the skin caused by liver/gallbladder disease.

What is jaundice?

300

Name two pigments that determine skin color.

What is melanin and carotene?

300

Cells of the stratum corneum are constantly shed and replaced by new cells from this.

What is the stratum germinativum?

300

Sebaceous glands secrete this substance.

What is sebum?

300

A chronic, noncontagious, inherited skin disease with red patches and silvery scales.

What is psoriasis?

300

Redness of the skin caused by burns or blood congestion.

What is erythema?

400

The skin helps in the production of this vitamin using UV rays.

What is Vitamin D?

400

Papillae in the dermis form these unique identifiers.

What are fingerprints/footprints?

400

Sebum acts as both ______ and ______ to help prevent infection.

What is antibacterial and antifungal?


400

The most dangerous type of skin cancer.

What is melanoma?

400

A flat spot on the skin.

What is a macule?

500
The five functions of the skin are _____, ______, _____, ______, _______. 

What are protection, sensory, temperature regulation, storage, absorption/secretion, and production? 

500

Nails are made of this material.

What are dead, keratinized skin cells?

500

Sweat itself has no odor. Body odor happens when sweat interacts with this.

What is bacteria on the skin?


500

List three treatments for acne vulgaris.

What is sashing skin, topical antibiotics/vit A, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, UV treatments?

500

An itchy, elevated area with irregular shape (like a hive).

What is a wheal?

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