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GE 258 CH 5

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show dilation (cooling) and contriction (warming) of dermal vessels  
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show Synthesis of vitamin D in dermal blood vessels  
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show limited amounts of nitrogenous waste are eliminated through sweat  
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Three major region of the skin   show
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outermost superficial region of the skin   show
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middle region of the skin   show
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deepest region (superficial fascia) of the skin   show
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region of the skin composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, consisting of four distinct cells types and four or five layers   show
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show keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans' cell  
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cell type of the epidermis that produce the fibrous protein keratin   show
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show melanocyte  
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show Langerhan' cells  
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cell type of the epidermis that funtion as touch receptors in association with sensory nerve endings   show
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show stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratus spinosum, stratum basale  
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show stratum basale (basal layer)  
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show stratum basale (basal layer)  
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show stratum basale (basal layer)  
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show stratum spinosum (prickly layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that contain an abundant layer of melanin granules and Langerhans' cells   show
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layer of the epidermis that is thin; three to five cells layers in which drastic changes in keratinocyte appearance occurs   show
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show startum granulosum (granular layer)  
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show stratum lucidum (clear layer)  
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show startum lucidum (clear layer)  
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show startum lucidum (clear layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that is the outermost layer of keratinized cells   show
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layer of the epidermis that accounts for three quarters of the epidermal thickness   show
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show stratum corneum (horny layer)  
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show dermis  
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layer of the skin in which cell types include fibroblasts, macrophages, and occasionally mast cells and white blood cells   show
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show dermis  
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show papillary and reticular  
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layer of the dermis that contains areolar connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers   show
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layer of the dermis that its superior surface conatins peg-like projections called dermal papillae   show
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show papillary layer  
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layer of the dermis that has meissner's corpuscles   show
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mechanoreceptor specialized for light touch   show
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show reticular layer  
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layer of the dermis that contain collagen fibers adding strength and resiliency to the skin   show
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results from extreme stretching of the skin   show
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silvery white scars that result from dermal tearing   show
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show hypodermis  
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layer of the skin that compose of adipose and areolar connective tissue   show
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three pigments contribute to skin color   show
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skin pigment that is yellow to reddis-brown to black pigment, responsible for dark skin colors   show
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result from local accumulation of _______ producing freckles and pigmented moles   show
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show carotene  
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reddish pigment responsible for the pinkish hue of the skin   show
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show sweat glands (sudoriferous)  
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show sweat glands (sudoriferous)  
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gland found in palms, soles of the feet and forehead   show
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show eccrine sweat gland  
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gland found in axillary and anogenital areas   show
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show ceruminous gland  
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specialized sweat glands that secrete milk   show
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simple alveolar gland found all over the body   show
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show sebaceous gland  
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gland that secrete an oily secretion called sebum   show
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show hair  
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show hair  
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show hair  
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show hair  
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pigmented by melanocytes at the base   show
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type of hair that is pale, fine body hair found in children and the adult female   show
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show terminal  
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show alopecia  
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scale-like midification of the epidermis on the distal, dorsal surface of fingers and toes   show
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show p53  
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Three major types of skin cancer are   show
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show basal cell carcinoma  
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show basal cell carcinoma  
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show basal cell carcinoma  
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arises from keratinocytes of startum spinosum   show
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arise most often on scalp, ears, and lower lip   show
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grows rapidly and metasitasizes if no removed   show
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show melanoma  
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_____ degree of burn in which only the epidermis is damaged   show
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show First  
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_____ degree of burn in which epidermis and upper regions of dermis are damaged   show
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_____ degree of burn in which symptoms include mimic of first degree burns, but blisters appear   show
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show Third  
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_____ degree of burn in which symptoms include burned area appears gray-white, cherry red, or black, there is no initial edema or pain   show
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Burn is considered critical if over 25% of body has   show
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show third-degree burn  
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primary cause of death in burn victims are   show
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