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Integumentary 101
Accessory Organs
Disorders & Diseases
Burns 101
Roots & Abbreviations
100
The outermost layer of the skin
What is the epidermis
100
Nails, Hair, Glands and what other two structures are considered accessory organs
What are Nerves and Blood Vessels
100
A skin infection known as Tinea Corporis is commonly known as...
What is Ringworm
100
Four different agents associated with causing burns
What are Thermal, Chemical, Electrical and Radioactive Agents
100
The abbreviation UV stands for..
What is Ultraviolet
200
The layer of skin that stores fat is known as
What is The Subcutaneous Layer
200
The function of this accessory organ is to protect the tips of fingers and toes
What are Nails
200
An overgrowth of scar tissue is called..
What is a Keloid
200
The standardized method used to assess how much body surface has been burned on a patient
What is the Rules of Nines
200
The root word for white is..
What is Albin/o
300
The layer of the epidermis containing the melanocytes
What is The Basal Layer
300
The most visible part of the hair
What is the Hair Shaft
300
The disease characterized by partial or complete loss of hair
What is Alopecia
300
Blisters, vesicles or bullae are characteristics of what type of burn
What is a Second Degree Burn
300
The root melan/o means..
What is Black
400
The protein that provides a protective barrier from UV radiation
What is Melanin
400
The gland that assists in cooling the body by producing sweat is known as...
What is the Sudoriferous Gland
400
Hyperhidrosis is otherwise known as..
What is Profuse Sweating
400
A first degree burn involves what layer of skin
What is the Epidermis
400
Derm and Cutane are both root words for..
What is Skin
500
The vitamin synthesized by the skin is..
What is Vitamin D
500
The gland that products sebum and secretes these oils
What is the Sebaceous Gland
500
An inflammatory skin disease with pustules that rupture and become crusted is known as..
What is Impetigo
500
The type of burn where all layers of the skin are involved, often causing scarring and loss of contour and function is known as...
What is a Third Degree Burn
500
The abbreviation BSA stands for..
What is Body Surface Area