Medical Terminology
In the term 'subcutaneous,' what does the prefix "sub-" mean
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Arrange these layers from the deepest to most superficial: dermis, hypodermis, epidermis
Hypodermis, dermis, epidermis
Which glands release sebum (oil) into hair follicles?
Sebaceous glands
Which degree burn affects only the epidermis
First-degree burn
What is the main function of sweat?
Cooling of the body/ regulation of temperature/maintain homeostasis
What medical prefix would most likely appear in a word regarding dead tissue?
Necro-
What skin layer contains keratinocytes and acts as the body's first protective layer?
Epidermis
Hair is found all over the human body except where?
Palms of hands and soles of feet
Which degree of burn damages both the epidermis and dermis, commonly forming blisters
Second-degree burn
What is the skin's main role in preventing water loss from the body?
Prevents dehydration
A patient with excessive oil production would have a condition involving which root word?
Hint: What is the medical prefix for oil?
Sebo-
What layer of skin contains collagen fibers, blood vessels, and nerve endings?
Dermis
What structure surrounds the hair root and is responsible for hair growth?
Hair follicle
What disorder is directly caused by HPV, forming rough skin growths
Warts
What skin pigment helps protect against UV radiation
Melanin
Which TWO medical roots together would describe "black skin pigmentation"
Hint: prefix for skin and pigmentation
Melan- and derma- (or cutaneo-)
What are the two names given to the deepest layer of the skin?
Hypodermis and Subcutaneous layer
What are the medical terms for oil and sweat glands? Which is which?
Sudoriferous (Sweat) and Sebaceous (Oil)
What skin cancer originates in melanocytes and is considered the most dangerous?
Melanoma
What describes the body's ability to regulate temperature through processes such as sweating
Homeostasis
Break down the term 'erythemtous' using medical terminology. What does it mean?
erythemato- = red
-ous= pertaining to
Meaning: pertaining to redness
Which two layers of the skin contain connective tissue?
Dermis and hypodermis
What are both hair and nails composed of? BE SPECIFIC, NOT JUST THE PROTEIN
Hint: What type of cells? Dead or alive?
Dead keratin cells
Which autoimmune skin disorder causes the rapid production of skin cells, leading to thick, red, scaly patches of skin?
Psoriasis
Name two major functions of the integumentary system besides protection
Temperature regulation, vitamin D production, sensation, excretion (any two)