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chapter 4 test

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5 functions of skin   show
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compare & contrast thick & thin skin   show
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The most common type of cell in the epidermis is ___.   show
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show basale - deepest layer spinosum - contains thick layer of pre-keratin granulosum - cytoplasm lucidum - hairless; only in thick skin corneum - outermost layer of epidermis; dead cells  
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What is melanin, what type of cells make melanin, where is melanin mostly found, and what affects the amount of melanin a person has?   show
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show 1. dendritic - alert and activate immune cells to a threat 2. merkel - serve as touch receptors  
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show 1. papillary layer - upper dermal region; some contain capillary loops 2. reticular layers - blood vessels; sweat glands  
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show Sebaceous glands = oil glands. The sebum helps the body by lubricating the skin and killing bacteria.  
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What are sudoriferous glands? Name 2 types of these glands.   show
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Explain how a body can produce odor from sweating if sweat has no odor.   show
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What are the “Rules of Nines” used for? Explain.   show
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show 1.first-degree burns only epidermis is damaged 2. second-degree burns epidermis and upper dermis are changed 3. third-degree burns destroys entire skin layer; burned area is painless  
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Under what circumstances are burns considered to be critical?   show
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Describe infections and allergies that can affect the skin. (matching)   show
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Describe the 2 ways cancer can be classified.   show
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Describe infections and allergies that can affect the skin. (matching)   show
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show - benign does not spread - malignant moves to other parts of the body  
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show 1. Basal cell carcinoma least malignant most common 2. Squamous cell carcinoma early removal allows a good chance of cure believed to be sun-induced 3. Malignant melanoma most deadly uses ABCD rule  
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show A = Asymmetry Two sides of pigmented mole do not match B = Border irregularity Borders of mole are not smooth C = Color Different colors in pigmented area D = Diameter Spot is larger than 6 mm in diameter  
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show keratin  
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