anatomy and physiology : chapter four test review
What are the five layers of the epidermis?
-stratum corneum -stratum lucidum -stratum granulosum -stratum spinosum -stratum basale (come let's get sun burned)
rule of nines
-way to estimate the extent of burns -body is divided into 11 areas for quick estimation -each area represents about 9%
what is the ABCDE rule for recognizing melanoma?
A - asymmetry B - border irregularity C - color D - diameter E - evolving
what are the sweat glands that empty into hair follicles that cause odor and become active during puberty?
apocrine glands
What is the most common type of skin cancer?
basal cell carcinoma
what is an allergic reaction caused by exposure to a chemical or other trigger?
contact dermatitus
Layer that is shingle like and filled with keratin and dead cells?
corneum
what is a membrane called that is the skin?
cutaneous membrane
The layer of the skin that is directly beneath the epidermis?
dermis
What is the outer layer of skin called?
epidermis
What causes an athlete's foot?
fungus
loose connective tissue layer of skin below the dermis; anchors skin to underlying organs; lot of adipose tissue
hypodermis
What is the system that we are studying that includes skin, sweat, oil glands, hair, and nails?
integumentary system
what is the layer that is formed of dead cells found on the palms of hands and soles of feet?
lucidum
what do we classify skin cancer when it has metastisized to other parts of the body?
malignant
what pigment do most people have in their skin?
melanin
what are the cells that produce skin pigment?
melanocytes
What is the most deadly form of skin cancer?
melanoma
The epithelial membrane that lines cavities open to the exterior?
mucous membrane
*KNOW THE DIAGRAM*
ok
The serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity?
parentenium
the serous membrane that covers the inside walls of the organ?
parietal
what is the membrane that lines the heart?
pericardium
what is the serous membrane that lines the lungs?
pleura
The layer of the dermis that has the blood vessels, sweat and oil glands, and deep pressure receptors?
reticular
What type of burn has blisters and has epidermis and some dermis that has been burned?
second-degree burn
Where does mitosis take place in the epidermis?
stratum basale
The type of connective tissue that lines fibrous capsules around in the joint and secrete a lubricating fluid?
synovial connective tissue
what can cause skin cancer?
ultraviolet radiation or sun exposure
What causes a cold sore?
virus
The serous membrane that covers the outside of the organ?
visceral
