Integumentary System

Word Parts #2

100

What does cent- mean 

100

200

What type of cell is a chondrocyte?

a cartilage cell 

300

What is the word part that means "cavity" or "space"?

coel- , sinu-

400

Cholecytokinin is a hormone that causes what organ to contract?

gallbladder

500

What is the function of osteoclasts?

They are cells that break apart bone 

Histology

100

What are the 4 general types of tissues?

1. Epithelium 

2. Connective 

3. Muscular 

4. Nervous 

200

What is the apical layer of epithelium referring to?

the most superficial layer 

300

Name the 4 shapes of epithelium

Squamous 

Cuboidal 

Columnar 

Transitional 

400

Give 1 example of loose connective tissue

areolar, adipose, reticular 

500

What type of epithelium lines the urinary system (bladder, urethra, ureters) ?

Transitional 

Integumentary System (Intro)

100

In which layer of the epidermis are cells the newest?

Stratum basale 

200

Describe the difference between an isograft and an autograft?

Both are skin grafts. Autografts is tissue transplanted from one part of the body to another. An isograft is from a different person (usually has to be an identical twin). 

300

Name 3 functions of the skin?

1. Protects internal structures,  Prevents dehydration, Stores fat , Produces vitamins and hormones, Maintains homeostasis, Fights off pathogens, protects from UV rays 

400

What is another layer for the subcutaneous layer?

hypodermis 

500

List the 5 layers from top to bottom

Corneum

Lucidum 

Granulosum 

Spinosum 

Basale 

Hair/Glands/Nails

100

What is the function of glands?

To secrete something 

200

Describe the difference between shaft and root of hair

shaft- above the surface of the skin 

root- below the surface of the skin 

300

What is the whitish region of the nail called?

lunula 

400

Horripilation is caused by what muscle?

arrector pili 

500

What is the pH of sweat? (has to be within a .1 range to get the answer) 

5.8  (5.7-5.9) is acceptable 

Pathology/Wound healing

100

Give an example of a viral skin disease?

Smallpox, chickenpox, measles, shingles, Herpes complex, etc. 

200

What are the ABCs of skin cancer?

asymmetry, border, color change, diameter, evolve 

300

What is the name of the chemical released by the body during an allergic reaction that causes inflammation?

histamine 

400

Which skin cancer is the least dangerous?

basal cell carcinomas

500

List the 4 stages of wound healing 

Hemostasis , Inflammation, Proliferation, Maturation / Remodeling