Skin Layers and Structures
This is the outermost layer of the skin.
What is the epidermis
This skin function acts as the body’s first line of defense against pathogens and physical damage.
What is protection?
This term means maintaining a stable internal balance.
What is homeostasis
This bluish skin tint can indicate poor oxygenation
What is cyanosis?
This inflammatory condition affects hair follicles and oil glands and may cause blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and cysts.
What is acne?
This middle skin layer contains blood vessels, nerve endings, hair follicles, and glands.
What is the dermis?
This pigment helps protect the skin from UV radiation
What is melanin?
When the body is hot, blood vessels expand to release heat
What is vasodilation?
This yellowish skin tint can be associated with liver issues
What is jaundice?
This chronic inflammatory condition causes dry, itchy, red skin and may occur in skin folds.
What is eczema?
This deepest layer is composed mainly of loose connective tissue and fat.
What is the hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)?
This type of sweat gland is found all over the body and is the main gland used for thermoregulation
What is an eccrine sweat gland?
When the body is cold, blood vessels narrow to conserve heat.
What is vasoconstriction?
In this test, skin is gently pinched and released to assess hydration status.
What is the skin turgor test?
This chronic autoimmune condition causes rapid skin-cell growth and red, scaly plaques.
What is psoriasis?
These epidermal cells produce keratin.
What are keratinocytes?
These receptors allow the skin to detect touch, pressure, temperature, and pain.
What are sensory receptors / nerve endings?
This part of the brain detects blood-temperature changes and acts as the body’s thermostat
What is the hypothalamus
This primary lesion is a fluid-filled blister.
What is a vesicle?
This is the most dangerous type of skin cancer listed in the unit.
What is melanoma
These cells produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color.
What are melanocytes?
UVB rays help the skin produce this vitamin, which supports bone health and calcium absorption.
What is vitamin D (vitamin D3)?
This disorder means the body is unable to sweat
What is anhidrosis?
This documentation format stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan.
What is SOAP?
This rare vascular disorder causes burning pain and redness, often in the extremities, and may be triggered by heat or exercise.
What is erythromelalgia?