skin basics
what are the 3 structures of the integumentary system
hair skin nails
a person that has a sunburn would have a ____ degree burn
bonus 100: how do you treat this type of degree burn
1
can apply cool rags or water
can apply lotions if specified by a doctor
where is the subcutaneous layer
UNDER THE DERMIS
what are the ABCD's of skin cancer
ASYMMETRICAL
BORDER
COLOR
DIAMETER
what layer are nerve receptors found
dermis
what is the ily substance than protects the skin called
sebum
if a dr gives you pain medication due to blistering from a burn, you most likely have a _____ degree burn
bonus 100: What is the healing time for this degree burn?
second degree, two weeks, burns partial thickness of the skin and results in fluid filled blisters
what vitamin does the skin make through the sun
vitamin D
what skin cancer is most common?
basal cell carcinoma
a body temperature above normal is called
hyperthermia
name at least 3 ways the skin helps the body maintain homeostasis
shivering, sweating. traps heat in fat cells, movement, absorption, secretion
explain the rule of 9
where is hair not found on the skin
palms of hands, soles of feet
contagious fungal infection causing red ring like structures
ring worm
what are langerhan cells
immune system cells
which of the following is not a function of the skin
protection
uv screening
absorption
perspiration
storage
sensory input
metabolism
metabolism
describe a third degree burn victim
life threatening situation, needs fluid replacement, has dead tissue, may have to scrape away dead tissue during treatment. hair loss and skin loss,
name all layers of the epidermis
stratum
corneum
lucidium
granulosum
spinosum
basale
(Cats love getting sun burned)
a painful bacterial infection of the hair follicles
boils
this skin disease is caused by the same virus as chicken pox
shingles
what two glands did we learn about that are found in the dermis
sebaceous and sweat glands
place the scenario with the correct burn degree
1. may not be painful
2. redness, and blistering
3. use cold water to treat
4. sterile dressing
1. may not be painful (3rd degree)
2. redness, and blistering (2nd degree)
3. use cold water to treat (1st degree)
4. sterile dressing (2nd degree)
name 3 specialized cells found in the epidermis
bonus 200: List the three cells responsible for skin pigments
melanocytes
keratinocytes
langerhan cells
skin color cells
hemoglobin
melanin
carotene
what disease causes damage of the skin due to lack of blood supply
ulcers
cells responsible for sensing a light touch sensation
merkel cells