Anatomy
What is surface anatomy?
macroscopic anatomy that deals with superficial markings
What is Pathology?
Pathology is a branch of medical science that is focused on the study and diagnosis of disease.
What is physiology?
the study of how living things perform functions
What is a sebaceous gland?
A skin gland that secretes sebum.
True or False: All people have about the same number of melanocytes in their skin.
True
What is regional anatomy?
macroscopic anatomy that studies superficial markings and internal structures of the thoracic area
What is acne?
A disease of the sebaceous glands that produces black heads and pimples.
What is special physiology
type of physiology studies functions of specific organs
What are sweat glands?
Exocrine gland in skin that secretes a mixture of water, salt, urea, and other bodily substances.
___ _____ usually arises in nonpigmented epithelial cells in the deep layer of the epidermis
Skin Cancer
What is microscopic anatomy?
type of anatomy that requires magnification
What is a birthmark?
Congenital blemish or spot on the skin, visible at birth or soon after.
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
anatomy studies structures and physiology studies functions of structures
What is an eccrine gland
A sweat gland that maintains body temperature.
Skin color is due largely to ____.
melanin
What is systemic anatomy?
macroscopic anatomy that deals with a major organ system such as the respiratory system
What is a boil?
Bacterial infection of the skin, produced when bacteria enter a hair follicle.
What is cell physiology?
the study of the functions of living cells
What is an apocrine gland?
A type of gland whose secretions have parts of secretory cells.
The skin includes two distinct layers the ____ and the ____.
epidermis and the dermis
What is gross?
another word for macroscopic when referring to anatomy
What is athlete's foot?
Fungus infection is usually in the skin of the toes and soles.
Pathological Physiology/ Pathology
The study of the effects of diseases on an organ or system functions.
The average square inch of skin holds ____ sweat glands.
650
Beneath the dermis is loose connective tissue, predominantly adipose tissue, that binds the skin to underlying organs forming the __________ ____.
subcutaneous layer