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SKIN
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11th Grade
12/02/2009

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4 functions of skin
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protectects/waterproofs skin. regulates temperature. sense of tough. heals wounds (weighs 3 pounds)
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epidermis
Definition
5 layers w/ little flood. frees nerve endings. has pores. stratified squamos epithelial/ 1st defree burn would affect it
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stratum basale
Definition
also known as germinativium. layer of cells that are dividing and making new skin mitosis
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stratum corneum
Definition
top layer of dead or dying skin. are keratinized
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melanocytes
Definition
makes protein called melanoma. gives skin color...and pigmetn by absorving uv sun rays
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keratinocytes
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tight, tough cells that are dead, fibrous and water proof...gives corns
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dermis
Definition
would be affected by 2nd degre burn.(blistering) thickest layer w/ dense irregularily arranged connective tissue
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blood supply
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dermis has very rich blood supply
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accessory organs
Definition
(embedded), hair, nails, abacceous and sweat glands
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secondary anemia
Definition
having wight or light pale skin as a reswult of iron deficiency.
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primary anemia
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cannot make enough blood cells
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hypertension
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high blood pressure creates red skin, (happpens to alcoholics
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cyanosis
Definition
blue skin. lack of o2. poor blood flow
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jaundice
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having yellowish skin from liver infection or bile in blood
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subcutaneous layer
Definition
3rd degree burn. stores adipose and fat. stores energy. insulates and pads
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adipose
Definition
loose connective tissue
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sebaceous glands
Definition
secrete sebum an attach to hair follicle (holocrine, very thick)
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eccrine gland
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secretes water
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apocrine gland
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secretes thick sweat
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nails
Definition
have 3 parts (lunula, nail bed, nail plate...top hard part)
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basal
Definition
lower deeper
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squamos
Definition
flat, red crusty
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pimple
Definition
infection of sebbaceous glands
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black head
Definition
oxideized oil gland
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cc
Definition
surface layer
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cm
Definition
spreads very fast
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lean body mass
Definition
lean body mass-solid organs and muscle mass
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fat body mass
Definition
amount of adipose
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