Functions
structure
Glands
diseases
Miscellaneous
100
layer of epidermis closest to surface
What is stratum corneum?
100
The epidermis and dermis make of this structure
What is skin or integument
100
this gland is a type of exocrine gland that secretes water and wastes to the surface of the skin
What is sweat gland?
100
the cause of athlete's foot
What is fungus?
100
needed to produce vitamin D in the skin
What is ultraviolet light (sun)
200
a water proof protein
What is keratin?
200
hair, nails, and stratum corneum
What is keratinized cells?
200
this gland secretes sebum
What is sebaceous?
200
the cause of impetigo
What is bacteria or bacterial infection?
200
fluid loss, heat loss, and bacterial infection result from this type of burn
What is 3rd degree?
300
this layer of epidermis is constantly dividing
What is stratum basale
300
sudoriferous gland secretes this substance
What is sweat?
300
This type of gland has a duct that opens on the surface of the skin
What is exocrine?
300
skin rash common in children, caused by chemicals
What is eczema
300
In the ABCD rule the B stands for
What is borders that are irregular?
400
helps move calcium and phosphorous into the bones
What is vitamin D?
400
type of skin gland that becomes active during puberty
What is apocrine?
400
these sweat glands are found all over the body and help regulate body temperature
What is eccrine?
400
cancer that travels to invade healthy tissue
What is metastisize?
400
Pain is rarely felt from this type of burn
What is 3rd (or 4th) degree burn?
500
found only in thick skin and helps protect from abrasion
What is stratum lucidum
500
types of cells not found in the epidermis
What is red blood cells (or blood cells)
500
Along with sweat glands this actively regulate body temperature
What is blood vessels
500
alopecia
What is baldness?
500
a person turns blue due to poorly oxygenated blood
What is cyanotic?
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