Anatomy
Because the integumentary system covers the entire body it is also known as this.
What is a membrane?
Serves as a barrier against UV rays and pathogens
What is protection?
The brownish black pigment that is produced in the epidermis by specialized cells called melanocytes.
What is melanin?
Flat spots on the skin such as freckles?
What are macules?
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands
What is acne vulgaris?
This is the outermost layer of skin
What is epidermis
Certain substances such as medication can be given this way.
A person with an absence of color pigments?
What is an albino?
Itchy, elevated areas with irregular borders (hives and insect bites are examples).
What are wheals?
Contagious fungal infection that usually affects the feet
What is Athlete's Foot?
This layer contains blood and lymph vessels, nerves, involuntary muscle, sweat, oil glands, and hair follicles. It is also known as "true skin".
What is the dermis?
Loss or conservation of heat
What is body temperature regulation?
Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by insufficient oxygen.
What is cyanosis?
Blisters, or fluid filled sacs
What are vesicles?
The most dangerous type of skin cancer
What is melanoma?
Another name for subcutaneous fascia or innermost layer of skin.
What is hypodermis?
The nerves in the skin help the body to respond to this.
Sensations
Reddish color of the skin.
What is erythema?
Areas of dried pus and blood
What are crusts?
Highly contagious bacterial infection usually seen in young children; Red lesions that rupture and ooze forming a yellow-brown crust
What is imetigo?
These glands usually open onto hair follicles and produce sebum
What are sebaceous glands?
The skin has tissues for temporary _________ of fat, glucose, water, vitamins, and salts
What is storage?
Jaundice
What is yellow discoloration of the skin?
A deep loss of skin surface (may extend into/through the dermis).
What is an ulcer?
Also known as warts caused by human papilloma virus