Integumentary System I
The layer of the skin that contains nerves, blood vessels, sweat glands...
Dermis
The superficial layer of skin.
epidermis
The blue coloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by insufficient blood flow.
Cyanosis
Which type of burn is classified as a mild sunburn?
First degree burn
The most superficial layer of the epidermis
Stratum Corneum
Name at least 3 risk factors for developing skin cancer.
Age, Light skin, Excessive sun exposure, Genetics and Chemical exposure.
the layer of connective tissue that connects skin to muscle and bone.
Hypodermis (Subcutaneous layer)
Yellowish color of the skin.
Jaundice
Name two factors that determines the amount of melanin your body produces.
Genetics, hormones, amount of exposure to light
The layer of the epidermis only found in the palm of hands and soles of feet.
Stratum Lucidum
Exposure to the sun causes the body to produce _____ which gives us a tan.
melanin
A word that describes spreading to other parts of the body.
Metastasis
The cells that produce melanin.
Melanocytes
What is responsible for producing reddish-yellow hair
Pheomelanin
A blood clot and dried tissue fluids form a ______?
Scab
The type of skin cancer that is very serious if not caught early.
malignant melanoma
The most frequent type of skin cancer.
basal cell carcinoma
The type of burn that causes the tissues and nerves to be completely damaged.
Third degree burns
The type of glands that responds to heat and body temperature.
Eccrine sweat glands
A chronic skin condition caused by yeast.
Dandruff (Seborrheic dermatitis)
Another name for oil gland.
Sebaceous gland
What is the process called where keratinocytes migrate toward the surface of skin, harden, dehydrate, and die.
Keratinization
This type of gland becomes active at puberty; responds to fear, emotions, and sexual arousal.
Apocrine sweat glands
The type of cells responsible for removing debris, pathogen and dead cells for the site of injury.
Phagocytic cells
The white half moon at the base of the nail body.
lunula
Which type of skin cancer appears as a firm, red nodule or a flat lesion with a scaly crusted surface.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A type of gland that secrete wax in the ear canal, to trap dust and pathogens.
Ceruminous gland
a chronic skin condition that can be triggered by allergic reactions to chemicals, fabrics, heat, and dryness.
Eczema
What does exposure to the sun produce that is good for normal brain function?
Vitamin D
The type of cells responsible for secreting collagen fibers to bind the edges of a wound.
Fibroblasts
Name two mechanisms that help regulate body temperature so we do not overheat.
Sweat and Blood vessels (arterioles) dilate releasing heat
a chronic skin condition that causes flaky, silver-white patches called scales
Psoriasis
What is the phrase used to describe the body being divided into 11 regions, each accounting for 9% of total body areas?
"Rule of Nines"
Name two mechanisms that helps keep our bodies from losing too much heat.
Goose bumps (shivers) and Blood vessels (arterioles) constrict reducing blood flow
What structure is responsible for providing unique fingerprints?
Dermal Papillae