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a&P chapter 4

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The part of a hair that projects from the surface of the scalp or skin is called the. Shaft
The skin that covers the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet has an extra layer of epidermis called the stratum. Lucudim
The dermis is composed of the reticular and Papillary layer
The highly contagious staphylococcus infection that is characterized by pink water filled raised lesions that develop a yellow crust and eventually rupture is called Immpatigo
The type of burn that involves injury to the epidermis and the upper region of the dermis and is red blistered and painful is termed as a Second degree burn
The white cheesy looking substance that is produced by the sebaceous glands and protects a baby skin while it is floating in its water filled sac inside the mother is called Vernix Caseosa
Baldness is medically termed Alopecia
The white crescent area located over the nail matrix is called Lunule
The Categories of epithelial tissue membranes are: Mucous, cutaneous and serous membrances
Which of the following is a connective tissue membrane: Synovial membrance
The skin is cutaneous membrance
Which of the following is a vital function of the skin It converts modified epidermal cholesterol of vitamin D
Although you get wet while swimming a though protein within the skin prevents it from soaking up moisture like a sponge. This substance is? Kertain
The most external skin region is composed of: Stratified squamous epithelium
Which of the following is the correct sequence in layers of the epidermis going from outermost to innermost layer stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum germinativum
Which of the following homeostatic imbalances is caused by a virus contact dermatitis
The tanning effect that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is somewhat protective due to: increased production of melanin that helps to block ultraviolet light
The layer of cells that contains granules of keratin is the: Stratum Granulosum
Melanocytes are found in the: Stratum Basale
Which if the following is found in the dermis: pain and touch receptors
Epidermal cells that are actively mitotic and replace superficial cells that are continually rubbed off are: Stratum germinative cells
Nutrients reach the surface of the skin through process of: Diffusing through the tissues fluid from blood vessels in the dermis
Acne is a disorder associated with inflammation of the: Sebaceous Glands
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the papillary layer of the dermis: It is the deepest layer of the skin
When the body temperature rises, which of the following takes place: Arrector pili muscles contract
The papillary layer of the dermis has structure called: Dermal papillae
The secretions of the eccrine glands are: 99% water, sodium chloride and trace of wastes, lactic acid, and vitamin
Apocrine glands: Are found in the axillary and gential areas
The secretions of sebum is stimulated: By hormones, specially male sex hormones
Sebaceous glands are important for: Keeping skin and hair cells soft and flexible
Mrs. J has allergy to certain chemicals that cause itching, redness and swelling of he skin. Her condition is termed: Contact dermatitis
What is the first threat to life from a massive third- degree burn: Deydration
A physician estimates the volume of fluid lost in a severely burned patient by: Using the "rule of nines"
If a person has sever burns, the two most life threatening concerns are; Dehydration and infection
Which of the following is an indication of melanoma: A pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors
Vernix caseosa is a: Whitish material produced by fetal sebaceous glands
Created by: chelceeezell
 

 



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