An extension of the epidermis deep into the dermis, and it can play an important role in tissue repair
What is Hair Follicle
100
Visible part of the nail
What is Nail Body
100
When the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light
What is Vitamin D
100
Most frequent skin cancer, begins with cells in the stratum basal and extends into the dermis to produce an open ulcer.
What is Basal cell carcinoma
100
Caused by sunburns or brief exposure to hot or cold objects
What is a First Degree Burn
200
One characteristic common in all mammals
What is Hair
200
The stratum corneum that extends onto the nail body
What is Cuticle
200
An inflammation of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands?
What is Acne
200
When cancer spreads to other areas of the body
What is Metastasize
200
Redness, pain, edema, and blisters that damages the epidermis and dermis.
What is a Second Degree Burn
300
Hair that protrudes above the surface of the skin.
What is Shaft
300
A small part of the nail matrix, that can be seen through the nail body as a whitish, crescent-shaped area at the base of the nail
What is Lunula
300
A yellowish skin color that can occur when the liver is damaged by viral hepatitis
What is Jaundice
300
Rare form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes
What is Malignant Melanoma
300
Completely red and extremely painful, where the epidermis and dermis are completely destroyed.
What is a Third Degree Burn
400
Hair that has a hard cortex which surrounds a softer center, called the ...
What is Medulla
400
Nail root and nail body attached to
What is Nail Bed
400
What is a skin disease caused by staphylococcus aureus. Usually effects children
Impetigo
400
Cancer that is caused by UV rays
Melanoma
400
Partial thickness burnsSome part of the stratum basal remains visible, and regeneration of the epidermis occurs from within the burn area as well as the edge of the burn.
What is Partial thickness burns
500
Associated with each hair follicle which are smooth muscle cells
What is the Arrector Pilli
500
Proximal portion to the nail bed
What is Nail Matrix
500
Used to describe inflammatory conditions of the skin. Caused by infection, poor circulation, or exposure to physical factors, such as chemicals, heat, cold, or sunlight
What is Eczema
500
A process that does not occur, and a cancerous cell continues to grow and spread.
What is Apoptosis
500
Clot in a vein, that is also a complication of burns