Accessory Organs
Functions of the skin
Diseases of the skin
Signs of skin cancer
100
This accessory organ grows from the root found in the dermis.
What is Hair
100
The skin offers _______ to the internal tissues in the body.
What is protection.
100
Signs and symptoms are: Red discoloration Indicate circulatory changes Vasodilation increased blood flow to skin
What is Erythema
100
A
What is Asymmetry
200
This accessory organ protects the tips of the fingers and toes.
What is the nail
200
The skin can detect any type of _________ for instance temp, pain, pressure.
What is sensation
200
Signs and symptoms are Yellow orange discoloration Occurs as result of liver disease
What is Jaudice
200
B
What is Border irregularity
300
This accessory organ secretes oils to lubricate the skin.
What is Sebaceous glands
300
The skin can keep the body ________ at 98 degrees.
What is temperature
300
Signs and symptoms are Bluish discoloration Indicate cardiac, pulmonary, or perfusion problems
What is Cyanosis
300
C
What is Color change in skin
400
This accessory organ is more plentiful on the palms, sloes, forehead, axillary regions
What is sudoriferous glands.
400
The skin also prevents ________ by keeping water from escaping the body.
What is dehydration.
400
signs and symptoms are Small purplish hemorrhagic spots
What is Petechiae
400
D
What is Diameter(whent he skin appears wider than usual)
500
This accessory organ makes the hair stand up straight when the temperature is too low.
What is arrecteur muscle.
500
The skin synthesis what kind of vitamin.
What is Vit D
500
Signs and symptoms are Bruises Color changes from blue-black to greenish-brown to yellow
What is Ecchymosis
500
E
What is Enlarged or elevated skin
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