Cell Biology
This layer of the epidermis is the regenerative (stem cell) layer.
What is the stratum basale?
Burns are injuries to tissue caused by these.
What are heat, chemicals, and/or radiation?
Atopic dermatitis with this increased levels of this serum protein.
What is IgE?
Erythema multiforme is most commonly associated with infection by this viral infection.
What is HSV?
Melanomas are associated with sunlight exposure and dysplastic these.
What are nevi?
This epithelial cell junction prevents paracellular movement of solutes.
What are tight junctions?
The three zones of burns from superficial to deep are this.
What are hyperemia, stasis (edema), ischemia (coagulation)?
Pemphigus vulgaris is this type of hypersensitivity reaction.
What is T2 HSR?
Cellulitis is a result of infection of the deeper dermis and subcutaneous tissue by these organisms.
What are S. aureus and S. pyogenes (GAS)?
This congenital condition characterized by a lack of melanin is associated with an increased risk for skin cancer.
What is albinism?
What are melanosomes?
Superficial partial thickness burns involve these layers of the skin.
What are the epidermis and the superficial dermis?
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a condition associated with Celiac's disease and is a result of IgA antibodies attacking this enzyme.
What is transglutaminase?
This infectious skin disorder presents with sloughing of skin with erythematous rash and fever.
What is scalded skin syndrome?
The most common cancer that develops as a result of immunosuppressive therapy.
What is Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma?
Fibroblasts deposit this type of collagen.
What is Type 3 Collagen?
Burns can cause severe volume loss by alteration of this.
What is capillary permeability?
This condition is a result of antibodies attacking post-synaptic Ach receptors.
What is myasthenia gravis?
This bacteria is associated with military combat wounds and motorcycle accidents.
What is C. Perfringens?
This is a precursor lesion of squamous cell carcinoma that is caused by UV light damage.
What is actinic keratosis?
This organelle present in myocardial cells is responsible for storing and releasing calcium.
What is the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
A 4th degree burn will involve the epidermis to the this, and in some cases muscle and bone.
What is the hypodermis?
Lambert-Eaton is a result of autoantibodies against presynaptic these.
What are Voltage Gated Calcium Channels?
This animal native to the Southwest is a reservoir for this highly infectious bacteria.
What is Y. Pestis?
This treats V600E BRAF positive malignant melanoma.
What is Vemurafenib?