The medical specialty that deals with skin conditions
What is dematology
100
the most numerous type of cell in the epidermis
What is keratinocyte
100
The deepest layer of the epidermis
What is basale
100
This specific type of gland produces sweat, the ODOR actually comes from the bacteria
What is sudoriforus
100
I heard that you were feeling blue. hopefully you aren't literally blue due to this condition associated with poorly oxygenated blood resulting in blue skin!
What is cyanosis
200
The outermost, visible layer of the skin is know as this surface
What is epidermis
200
Specific epidermal cell responsible for helping activate immune responses. Sensitive to UV exposure.
What is langerhan's
200
This layer of the epidermis actually contains granules that produce the waterproof lipid layer of your skin
What is granulosum
200
This oil producing gland is not found on hairless regions of the body such as the palms and soles
What is sebaceous
200
The inherited inability to produce melanin is known as?
What is albinism
300
The region of the integument system that is vascular
What is dermis
300
"Did I do that!?" These epidermal cells are responsible for light touch reception.
What is merkel cells
300
This anatomical layer is not part of the integument system, but serves as an anchoring junction between the skin and muscles
What is subcutaneous
300
The visible, moon-shaped portion of the nail is called the?
What is lunula
300
"A B C! It's easy as 1 2 3..." when diagnosing skin growths, the "A" in ABCD rule stands for?
What is asymmetry
400
Don't be SAD... One of the primary functions of the integument system is to aid with the synthesis of this vitamin
What is D
400
These deep pressure receptors are located in the reticular layer of the dermis.
What is pacinian corpuscles
400
do be so thick skinned... in thin skin, this layer of epidermis is absent
What is lucidum
400
Hugh likes the new Beiber song so much it has given him goosebumps. These tiny little muscles attached to each hair are the cause.
What is arrector pili
400
The most common type of skin cancer specifically
What is basal cell
500
"Get in my Belly!" Stretch marks are small tears in the dermal layer. What is the anatomical (medical term) for stretch marks?
What is straie
500
Hair and nails both contain a large amount of which protein?
What is keratin
500
This layer of the dermis is responsible for the small ridges that form your fingerprints
What is papillary
500
Clean out your ears and listen up! These specific cells produce ear wax
What is ceruminus
500
"It places the lotion on its skin. It does this whenever it's told or else it gets the hose again." Without sunscreen lotion, it would be possible to obtain this level of burn where skin is reddened and blistered