Medical Terminology
What does the medical term Dermatology mean?
Study of disorders of the skin
Is the Epidermis apart of the Integumentary system?
Yes!
How many glands in the Exocrine system that start with a P?
4
What is the top layer of the skin?
The Epidermis
What abdominal quadrant is the liver located in?
What is its function?
Right Upper Quadrant
Produces bile for fat digestion
What does the medical term Dermatitis mean?
Inflammation of the skin
What starts with an H that is associated with the integumentary system?
Hypodermis
Functions of the overies
- produce eggs for fertilization
What is superior to the dermis?
The Epidermis
What tiny gland starts with a P and is near the occipital bone?
Pineal Gland
What does the medical term Epidermis mean?
The outter, protective layer of the skin
How many layers of skin?
3
Name 1 thing that the Pituitary glands do
- Regulates growth
- metabolism
- reproduction through hormones that produces
How many skil cells does someone shead a day?
30,000
What gland is superior to the Thyroids?
Parathyroids
What does the medical term Necrosis mean?
Accidental cell death
Out of the list, name at least 3 functions that all Dermisis have
- storing energy
- connecting east tissues to eachother
insulating your body
protecting it from harm
How many glands are associated with the Exocrine system?
(Think of the full body diagram male OR female parts)
What is the middle and thickest layer of the skin?
The Dermis
In the lower right quadrant, what is also apart of the large intestine?
What does the medical term Staphylococcus mean?
Bacteria that is found in minor skin infections
What was 1 fun fact mentioned in my presentation about hypodermisis?
As you age, the hypodermis decreases in size, which causes the skin to sag!
Using medical terminology, where is the Thymus Gland located?
Posterior to the sternum
Medial to the lungs
Anterior to Central thoracic cavity
Name 5 organs located in the Left Upper Quadrant!
- stomach
- spleen
- liver
- pancreas
- left kidney