Ch. 7.3 Integumentary System
What is albino?
Albino is the absence of color pigments.
What is a cyst?
A cyst is a closed sac with a distinct membrane that develops abnormally in a body structure.
What is hypodermis?
Hypodermis is the innermost layer of the skin.
What are papules?
Papules are firm, raised areas.
What are ulcers?
Ulcers are a deep loss of skin surface that may extend into the dermis.
What is alopecia?
Alopecia is baldness.
What is the dermis?
Dermis is the "true skin".
What is the integumentary system?
The integumentary system is the skin.
What are pustules?
Pustules are pus filled sacs.
What are vesicles?
Vesicles are blisters.
What does constrict mean?
Constrict means get smaller.
What does dilate mean?
Dilate is to get larger.
What is jaundice?
Jaundice is yellow discoloration of the skin.
What is sebaceous glands?
Sebaceous glands are oil glands.
What are wheals?
Wheals are itchy, elevated areas with an irregular shape.
What are crusts?
Crusts are areas of dried pus and blood.
What is the epidermis?
The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.
What are macules?
What is subcutaneous?
Subcutaneous are oil glands.
What is cyanosis?
Cyanosis is bluish discoloration of the skin.
What is erythema?
Erythema is reddish color of the skin.
What is melanin?
Melanin is a brownish black pigment.
What is sudoriferous glands?
Sudoriferous glands are sweat glands.