Body Parts
________ secretes waste from the body and deposits it on the skin's surface; located within the dermis.
What is the Duct Gland?
Groups of similar cells that perform specific functions.
What is a Tissue?
Occurs through the scraping or scratching of the epidermal layer or skin's surface; this can occur with an existing sore being scratched, irritating the existing injury.
What is Excoriation?
Commonly known as a fever blister or a cold sore, is a contagious skin disorder associated with a viral infection.
What is the Herpes Simplex (HSV) Virus?
A disinfectant that is capable of destroying fungi.
What is Fungicidal?
A sac-like duct gland attached to the hair follicles that produce sebum.
What is the Sebaceous Gland?
The physical foundation of the body; comprised of 206 bones.
What is the Skeletal System?
A wound or mark on the skin that can be considered either a disease or disorder.
What is a Lesion?
Also known as Liver Spots or Moth Patches, are non-elevated, hyperpigmented, light to dark brown spots and scattered on hands, arms or face.
What is Chloasma?
Product or item that is capable of destroying bacteria.
What is Bactericidal?
The muscle that pulls the eyebrow down.
What is the Procerus?
Contracts and moves various parts of the body and supports the skeletal system.
What is the Muscular System?
Small, red elevated protrusion of the skin, usually containing no pus.
What is a Papule?
Also known as a Callus or Tyloma, is a thickened or hardened area of skin caused by friction, continual rubbing, or pressure over the same part of skin.
What is Keratoma?
Guarding against the skin's enemies, such as UV rays, extreme weather conditions, bacteria; infections and injury.
What is Protection?
The muscle that rings the eye socket.
What is the Orbicularis Oculi?
Also known as the Basal Layer, it is the outermost layer of the skin, containing many small nerve endings, but no blood.
What is the Epidermis?
The most common and mildest form of skin cancer; it is characterized either as a small red bump with a surface appearance of blood vessels or a 'pearly' nodule with a rough texture.
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?
The medical term for a wart, characterized by a hard, rough, red or flesh-colored bump that is commonly found on hands or feet.
What is Verruca?
The process in which human tissue cells reproduce by dividing in half, creating two daughter cells.
What is Mitosis?
Spongy bone between both eye sockets that forms part of the nasal cavity.
What is the Ethmoid Bone?
The outermost layer of the dermis, directly underneath the epidermis.
What is the Papillary Layer?
The most dangerous form of skin cancer; it appears as dark brown or black spots or lesions with an uneven shape, size and/or color.
What is Malignant Melanoma?
Small flat or raised pigmented spot on the surface of the skin, ranging in color from light to dark brown.
What is a Mole?
The study of muscles, their structure, function and diseases.
What is Myology?