Structure/Functions of the Integumentary System
Blood vessels do this when the temp outside is warm
What is Dilate
This type of illness is usually short-term and is treated immediately.
What is an acute illness
A small, solid raised area on the skin.
Example: warts
What is a papule
A mild skin infection caused either by Streptococci or Staphylococcus.
Hint: More common in children and commonly found around the mouth/nose
What is Impetigo
This type of cancer occurs in the basal cells of the epidermis.
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma
Blood vessels do this when the temp outside is cold
What is constrict
This type of illness is long term or long lasting, even lasting over a lifetime.
What is a chronic illness
A large solid raised area on the skin larger than 1cm.
Example: moles
What is a nodule
A common condition that affects the skin and soft tissue.
Hint: It can develop when sores, cuts, or open wounds let bacteria through the skin
What is Cellulitis
This type of cancer occurs in the squamous cells.
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Made up of mostly water but, also contains salt and a small amount of waste products.
What is sweat
A disease or condition that is in its own origin/cause
What is Etiology
This forms when extra epithelial (skin) cells accumulate on the epidermis.
Example: psoriasis
What is scale
The two types of Bacteria most likely to cause cellulitis
What are streptococci and staphylococci
This type of Cancer is the most dangerous of skin cancer.
What is Malignant Melanoma
The largest organ and system in the body
What is skin
Doctors who specialize in conditions of the Integumentary system.
Who are Dermatologists
This forms during psoriasis outbreaks
What is plaque
A type of staph that is extremely hard to treat
What is MRSA
This happens when the skin cancer has spread to the other parts of the body and chemo or radiation is used.
What is metastasize
This comes to the skin surface through hair follicles through hair follicles, or roots.
What is Sebum
A type of skin lesion that is a flat area on the skin that is a different color from the rest of the skin.
Example: freckles
What is a macule
An abnormal growth that forms over scar tissue after an injury.
What is a Keloid
This disease is caused by the varicella virus.
Hint: Also known as Herpes Zoster
What is shingles
What stage is it when the cancer has spread to the other body organs or lymph nodes and is away from the site of the original lesion?
What is Stage IV (4)