Disorders
Lisa never wears sunscreen when she is outside. Her Dermatologist had to remove a raised red area from her nose that was a slow growing form of cancer that rarely spreads. What was Lisa diagnosed with?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
What function relates to your body perception of hot and cold
sensory
Ellen went to the beach and did not wear sunscreen. When she returned home, she noticed she had redness to her skin that was painful. What type of burn does she have?
A first degree burn
The innermost layer of the skin is the
Subcutaneous
The evaporation of perspiration enables which function of the integumentary system?
Regulation of body temperature
What skin condition is caused by coming in contact with allergens, frequent handwashing, or possible exposure to chemicals
Dermatitis
The matrix is the...
nail bed
Macey is cooking when she drops hot cooking oil on her foot. She now has blisters on that area. What type of burn is this
Second degree
The epidermal layer of the skin is made of what kind of cells
epithelial
Which condition is generally transmitted through sexual contact?
Herpes simplex, type 2
Increased amount of sebum that is produced by your sebaceous glands leads to what integumentary system disorder?
Acne
bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics is...
MRSA
What form of skin cancer spears rapidly to the lymph nodes
squamous cell
Your nerves and blood vessels are located in which layer of the skin?
Dermis
Jacobey went outside on a cold winter day without a jacket. He noticed the hairs on his arms were standing up. Which structure is responsible for this?
Arrector pili muscle
If you share a towels, socks, or shoes you are at risk of what condition?
Athletes foot
What function relates to the integumentary system being your body's first line of defense against harmful substances?
protection
Someone with a nicotine patch on their skin is demonstrating what integumentary system function?
Absorption
How many layers does the epidermis have?
5
Which glands are found in large numbers under your axilla, pals, soles of feet, and forehead
sudoriferous
Marvin has a lesion on his face that will not heal. He more than likely has
Melanoma
Nails are made of this substance, that also has waterproofing qualities
keratin
Name the 3 appendages of the skin
Hair, Nails, Glands
The innermost layer of your epidermis contains _______, which are the cells that make up your skin color
melanocytes
What do athletes foot, herpes simplex and impetigo all have in common?
they are contagious