Exocrine Glands
This type of gland releases an oily lipid secretion called sebum.
sebaceous glands
Fewer of these skin cells with age can result in paler skin and reduced tanning ability.
melanocytes
Partial thickness burns are classified as what level (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th-degree or more than one of those) of burns?
First and second-degree burns
These are the name for chemical messengers, which all coordinate integumentary system functions with other body systems.
hormones
Nails and hair are primarily composed of dead cells packed with this protein.
keratin
These sweat glands are found in most areas of the skin and open directly onto the skin surface.
eccrine/merocrine sweat glands
What condition results from vitamin D deficiency in children?
Rickets
This degree of burn involves deeper structures beyond the categories of partial- and full-thickness burns.
Fourth-degree burns
These hormones can loosen intercellular connections and reduce the epidermis's effectiveness as a barrier against infection.
steroid hormones
According to the notes, aging can cause hair growth in unusual locations, what body areas would be an unusual location?
Contractions of this muscle help release sebum onto the hair follicle and skin surface.
arrector pili muscle
Decreased perspiration with age can make this important function of the skin less effective.
thermoregulation (sweating)
These cells release mediators of inflammation (MOIs) during an infection.
mast cells
This peptide hormone has widespread effects on epithelial tissues and promotes cell division in the stratum basale and spinosum.
Epidermal Growth Hormone (EGF)
This pale, proximal, crescent-shaped portion of the nail body is called the ______.
lunula
Sebaceous glands are classified as this type of gland because the entire cell discharges its secretion.
holocrine glands
What structure is also called the cuticle?
Eponychium
Match the inflammation term with its meaning from the list: calor refers to this.
1. Pain
2. Swelling
3. Heat
4. Inflammation
it is 3, Heat
This hormone stimulates fibroblast activity and collagen production and promotes wound repair and stimulates nearly every tissue in the body for development.
Human growth hormone (HGH)
True or False? Aging is associated with an increase in the number of active hair follicles.
False: associated with FEWER active hair follicles
Overgrowth of this type of bacteria, which uses sebum as a food source, can contribute to acne.
Proprianobacter Acnes (or Cutibacterium Acnes)
What secretion is produced in the ears, and also referred to as earwax?
Cerumen (from ceruminous glands)
This sign of inflammation refers to redness caused by increased blood flow to an area.
What is the term for pain in regards to the four signs of inflammation?
Dolar
Nail production occurs in this epidermal fold.
The nail root