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Chapter 6
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Anatomy
11th Grade
11/10/2010

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Term
stratum corneum
Definition
the most superficial layer that has a barrier area
[Epidermis skin layers]
Term
stratum granulosum
Definition
keratinization begins in this layer
[Epidermis skin layers]
Term
stratum spinosum
Definition
layer that initiates protein synthesis
[Epidermis skin layers]
Term
eleidin
Definition
in the stratum lucidem, cells are filled with soft gelatin like substance
[Epidermis skin layers]
Term
papillary
reticular
Definition
the two layers of the dermis
[Dermis]
Term
dermal papillae
Definition
projections in to the epidermis
[Dermis]
Term
langers lines
Definition
pattern of the fibers of the dermis
[Dermis]
Term
urea
uric acid
ammonia
Definition
waste products of the skin include
[Dermis]
Term
T cell
Definition
type of immune cell found in skin
[Dermis]
Term
Hypothalamus
Definition
Part of the brain that helps control heat loss
Term
rules of palms, rule of nine
Definition
two methods for estimating burn area
Term
1st degree
Definition
type of burn that has redness and minor discomfort
Term
2nd degree
Definition
type of burn that blisters, has pain, swelling
Term
3rd degree
Definition
full thickness burn
Term
hair
nails
glands
Definition
name the 3 appendages of the skin
Term
lanugo-thinnest
vellus-medium
terminal-thick
Definition
name the 3 types of hair
Term
shaft
Definition
name the visible part of the hair
Term
genetics
testosterone
Definition
name the two things needed for male pattern baldness
Term
lunula
Definition
crescent white shaped area of a nail
Term
dermis
epidermis
Definition
two main layers of the skin
[Skin]
Term
dermal-epidermal junction
Definition
location where dermis meets epidermis
[Skin]
Term
subcutaneous
Definition
the layer beneath the dermis, has fat and areolar tissue
[Skin]
Term
thin-throughout body
thick-palms
soles of feet
Definition
two types of skin and location
[Skin]
Term
melanocytes
Definition
type of cell that has melanin
[Skin]
Term
keratinocytes
Definition
type of cell that has tough protein termed keratin
Term
35 days
Definition
number of days it takes for regeneration time
Term
callus
Definition
continued abrasion results in the thickening of the skin termed
Term
albinism
Definition
occurs because melanocytes cannot produce melanin
Term
mixture of residue and secretions from sweat and oil
Definition
surface film
Term
stratum basale
Definition
single layer that undergoes mitosis
[Epidermis skin layers]
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