Integumentary System Questions and Answers Rated A+

Integumentary System Questions and Answers Rated A+ Refers to the nail bed. matrix The dermis is made of what tissue? connective What's an example of a skin appendage? hair What glands are contained in the dermis? sebaceous and sweat What three things are located in the dermis? nerves, blood vessels, and glands The integumentary system is the body's first line of defense in doing what? protecting against harmful substances Hair follicles originate in what layer of the skin? dermis A skin lesion that may recur after removal. Is it viral or fungal? wart and viral Athlete's foot is a BLANK disorder that can be prevented by good hygiene. fungal A nitroglycerine patch contains meds that are BLANK through the skin to treat heart disease. absorbed The evaporation of perspiration enables the integumentary system to regulate body BLANK. temperature Receptors for touch, cold, and px are responsible for BLANK perception. sensory Epidermis = the top layer of skin that is made of BLANK cells. epithelial BLANK is a skin condition caused by contact with allergens, frequent hand washing, or exposure to chemicals. dermatitis Acne may be caused by overproduction of BLANK by the BLANK glands. sebum and oil The epidermis is vascular or avascular? avascular What are the five types of skin lesions? macule, papule, pustule, ulcer, and vesicle Inflammation of skin common in children characterized by itchy, dry patches. eczema The dermis contains blood vessels and is vascular or avascular? vascular Bacterial infection of the skin characterized by open sores. impetigo Thick, red skin with flaky silver white patches called scales. psoriasis Rule used to assess the % of the body surface that has been burned. rule of nines Decubitus ulcers are also known as... pressure sores What causes pressure sores? by laying on a certain area of skin for too long Small growths on the hands or feet that can be chemically or surgically removed. warts Fungal infection characterized by an itchy red ring-shaped circle. ringworm Contagious skin infection caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin. scabies This cancer is the most common form of of skin cancer and occurs in skin that has been exposed to the sun. basal-cell carcinoma This cancer is when there is an uncontrollable growth of cells in the middle layer of the epidermis; it first appears as a scaly, red patch. squamous-cell carcinoma Subcutaneous layers are also known as... hypodermal or superficial fascia What layer contains half of the body's stored adipose tissue? subcutaneous layer Mary visits the tanning bed often, she is evaluated for what when she develops a lesion with irregular borders, multiple colors, and is increasing in size. melanoma Nails are made of what? keratin What is the innermost skin layer? subcutaneous What is the outer layer of hair? cortex Sebaceous glands are located adjacent to what in the hair? hair follicles Justin returned home from a beach trip with skin redness without blisters, he has what degree of a burn? first Wearing flip flops in the shower and not sharing towels will help in preventing what? athlete's foot A skin condition classified as a sexually transmitted infection. herpes simplex 2 What muscle allows hair to rise up when the body is cold? arrector pili Casey's arm was splashed with hot oil and her skin blistered. What degree of a burn was this? second A fever blister on the lips may be caused by what? herpes simplex 1 Sweat glands are present in large numbers in the... under arms, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet