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what provides oxygen to the blood?
lungs
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
what's an example of disinfection?
barbacide
what's high frequency?
An alternating current that helps the production of collagen
what is the highest level of infection control?
sterilization
what is an example of sterilization?
autoclave
What is the lowest level of infection control
sanitation (hand washing)
what type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules, and boils?
staphylococci
What are glycoproteins?
Yeast cell derivative found to enhance immune response
what is hydroquinone?
surpresses melanin production
what is a bulla?
large blister containing watery fluid that is larger than a vesicle
what is hyperkeratosis?
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells
What is hypertrophy?
abnormal growth
what is leukoderma?
light patches caused by destroyed pigment-producing cells
what is asteotosis?
dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency
what is actinic keratosis?
pre-malignant lesion. flat, scaly are with red edges
what are chlolasma?
liver spots
Characteristic of psoriasis
red patches covered with white-silver scales
Level 3 in rubins classification?
deeper change down to the reticular dermis; sun damage; leathery skin
Characteristics of type 4 fitzpatric?
rarely burns, tans easily; mediterranean
benefits of galvanic current?
firm muscles
What is telangiectasia?
condition characterized by redness and distend capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls
What are whiteheads?
closed comedones