Functions
The skin helps maintain body temperature through sweating and blood vessel changes. This is called:
What is thermoregulation?
These are the most common cells of the epidermis; they produce keratin.
What are keratinocytes
A skin condition caused by clogged sebaceous glands.
What is acne
This injection type is placed into the fat layer under the skin.
What is subcutaneous (SubQ)?
A small, raised, solid bump on the skin, usually less than 1 cm.
What is a papule?
This layer of skin contains hair follicles, glands, and nerves.
What is the dermis?
These pigment-producing cells help protect against UV damage.
What are melanocytes
A condition where skin loses pigment, resulting in white patches.
What is vitiligo?
The fastest way to deliver medication by injection.
What is intravenous (IV)?
A fluid-filled raised area, often caused by infection or irritation.
What is a vesicle?
Name two functions of the hypodermis.
What is insulation, cushioning, and energy storage?
These cells are part of the immune defense in the skin.
What are Langerhans cells?
Type of medication used for athlete’s foot or ringworm.
What are antifungals
Why would 3rd degree burn be painless
Nerves are completely damaged
A dry, rough, or scaly area of skin, often from eczema or psoriasis.
What is a plaque?
Which gland produces sebum to lubricate skin and hair?
What is the sebaceous gland?
These specialized cells in the stratum basale detect touch/pressure.
What are Merkel cells?
These drugs treat bacterial infections of the skin. Include administration type
What are topical or oral antibiotics?
Why are severe burns dangerous beyond skin damage?
What is risk of infection, fluid loss
A small, pus-filled lesion on the skin, often caused by infection.
What is a pustule?
The skin can repair itself after injury by replacing damaged cells. This function is called:
What is regeneration/healing?
Explain how melanocytes and keratinocytes work together to protect the body from UV radiation.
Melanocytes produce melanin, which is transferred to keratinocytes to shield nuclei from UV damage.
These systemic medications are often used to treat severe skin disorders that do not respond to topical therapy.
What are oral immunomodulators or biologics?
Why might a medication be given SubQ instead of orally?
What is to avoid digestion and provide slower absorption?
A crater-like lesion that extends into the dermis or deeper, often caused by pressure or infection.
What is an ulcer