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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define skin and name its important functions | *the largest organ of the body *registers sensations *protects against the sun *regulates body temp *prevents dehydration *reservoir for food and water *synthesizes vitamin D |
| Describe first-degree burns | *superficial burns *only injure epidermis *erythema, hyperesthesia |
| Describe immunotherapy | *biotherapy *newer treatment that stimulates the body's own immune to fight tumor cells |
| Describe in situ and invasive | *in situ ~ confined to original site *invasive ~ penetrate the surrounding area |
| Describe sebaceous glands | *secrete sebum *causes acne *present over entire body except soles and palms |
| Describe second-degree burns | *partial-thickness burns *damage epidermis and part of dermis *vesicles or bullae foem |
| Describe the subcutaneous layer | *hypodermis *binds dermis to underlying structures *composed of connective and adipose tissue *stores fats, insulates and cushions body, regulates body temp |
| Describe third-degree burns | *full-thickness burns *epidermis and dermis are destroyed *waxy and charred |
| How is hair colour determined? | *related to the amount of pigment produced in melanocytes |
| What are the two most important sublayers of the epidermis and where are they located? | *stratum corneum ~ outermost *basal layer ~ innermost |
| What do melanocytes produce and what is their function? | *melanin *protects skin from ultraviolet radiation from sun |
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