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Mod A - Theory - Unit 1
Integumentary System
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07/12/2010

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Term
Sebum
Definition
Protects body from dehydration and absorbtion of harmful substances
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Dermis
Definition
Skin layer that contains blood vessels.
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Epidermis
Definition
First layer of skin composed of four strata
Term
Subcutaneous Layer
Definition
Supports, nourishes, insulates, and cushions skin.
Term
Skin Function
Definition
Protection, Regulation, Sensation, and Secretion.
Term
Cause of White Hair
Definition
Bubbles in the hair follicle.
Term
Melanin
Definition
Primary pigment of the skin.
Term
Melanocytes
Definition
Cells that produce melanin
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Amount of Melanin produced by Melanocytes
Definition
What causes skin color and albinism.
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Keloid
Definition
overgrowth of scar tissue
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Acne Vulgaris
Definition
Inflammation condition of the sebaceous gland and hair follicle
Term
Alopecia
Definition
loss of hair
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Arrector pili
Definition
muscle in skin that contracts to cause goose bumps
Term
Dermatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the skin
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Excema
Definition
Inflammatory skin disease of the epidermis
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Furuncles
Definition
a boil; painful nodules on the skin
Term
Carotene
Definition
Protein that gives fruits and vegetables their color
Term
Herpes simplex
Definition
Inflammatory skin disease caused by the herpes virus
Term
Herpes zoster
Definition
adult form of chicken pox, aka shingles, vesicles on the skin all over the body
Term
Inpetigo
Definition
skin infection marked by vesicles or bullae, caused by strep or staph
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Lyme disease
Definition
tick born disease that produces flu like symptoms and loss of coordination.
Term
Shingles
Definition
Also known as herpes zoster
Term
Goose Flesh
Definition
caused by arrector pili muscles in the skin, raises hair to stand up.
Term
Keratin
Definition
protein that makes up hair, skin, and nails.
Term
Seborrhea
Definition
excessive flow of oil from subaceous glands
Term
Cicatrix
Definition
scar left after the healing of a wound
Term
Decubitus
Definition
a bedsore
Term
Tinea
Definition
aka Ringworm, a fungul infection.
Term
-Xero
Definition
Dry
Term
-pachy
Definition
Thick
Term
-rrhea
Definition
flow
Term
Dermomycosis
Definition
skin condition caused by a fungus
Term
Icteric
Definition
pertaining to jaundice
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Subungual
Definition
pertaining to below the nail
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-hidr
Definition
sweat
Term
-clysis
Definition
injection
Term
Sebaceous gland secretions
Definition
produce sebum, aka oil.
Term
Basal Cell carcinoma
Definition
malignant tumor of the skin, rarely spreads, slow growing.
Term
Squamous Cell carcinoma
Definition
invasive tumor with metastatic potential
Term
Malignant Melanoma (melanocarcinoma)
Definition
cancerous tumor that has black pigmentation
Term
Dermatome
Definition
Instrument used to cut the skin for grafting
Term
Rhytidoplasty
Definition
Plastic surgery for the removal of wrinkles
Term
Trichomycosis
Definition
fungus condition of the hair
Term
Erythroderma
Definition
abnormal redness of the skin caused by streptococci
Term
Wave scheduling segments
Definition
begin and end on the hour
Term
No show documentation
Definition
No-show, N/S, or cancellation
Term
Purpose of wave scheduling
Definition
provide flexibility and to accomodate unforeseen situations.
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