The Diseases of the Integumentary System
A slow growing cancerous ulcer of the skin.
What is a basal cell carcinoma?
The superficial layer of skin made up of epithelial tissue.
What is epidermis?
The part of hair that extends from the epidermis.
What is hair follicle?
Flat area of color
Bonus: Give an example
Macule
Freckle
The surface area of a burn is determined by using?
What is the rule of nines
Athlete's Foot
Tinea Pedis
List the 5 functions of the skin
Protection, Sensory activity, Temperature regulation, Excretion, and Synthesis of Vitamin D
This secretes an oily substance called sebum
What is sebaceous gland?
Vesicle filled with pus
Bonus: Give an example
Pustule
Skin condition that occurs when a hair follicle is plugged with oil and dead skin cells.
What is Acne Vulgaris?
Cancer of the skin most common on the face and head that spreads to surrounding tissue.
What is a squamous cell carcinoma?
This anchors the skin to other organs and contains adipose tissue.
What is the hypodermis or subcutaneous layer?
Sweat glands
Sudoriferous glands
Small blister
Bonus: Give an example
Vesicle
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infection
Treatment for first degree burns
Immerse the area in cool to cold water
Pediculosis
Lice
Why is Vitamin D needed in the body?
The absorption of Calcium
Protection against osteoporosis, Hypertension, and some cancers
Fungal infection of the nail
Tinea Ungium
Solid elevation less than 0.5 cm
Bonus: Give an example
Papule
Allergic Eczema
Cause is unknown but likely related to allergy or inflammatory condition
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
It is a brown or black patch on the skin that spreads fast and can be deadly.
What is a malignant melanoma?
The second layer of the skin.
What is the dermis?
The scientific name for hair loss?
What is alopecia
Crack in the skin
Bonus: Give an example
Fissure
Athlete's foot
Itchy, oozy skin lesions with honey-like appearing crust caused by a bacterial infection.
What is Impetigo?