Regis NU650: Module 1 - Derm 2025 update|
comprehensive questions and verified answers
(complete solutions) Exam |GRADE A+!!
Epidermis - (ANSWERS)The outermost layer of the skin
Dermis - (ANSWERS)Layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the inner supportive layer
Sebaceous glands - (ANSWERS)Glands that produce an oily substance called serum that is
secreted through hair follicles
Eccrine sweat glands - (ANSWERS)Glands that produce sweat directly onto the skin's surface
Apocrine sweat glands - (ANSWERS)Glands that produce a thick, milky secretion found in the
armpit and groin
Subcutaneous tissue - (ANSWERS)Adipose tissue made up of lobules of fat
Melanin - (ANSWERS)Brownish pigment that increase when exposed to sunlight
Carotene - (ANSWERS)Yellow pigmentation of the skin especially found in the palms and soles
Oxyhemoglobin - (ANSWERS)A bright red pigment, causes redding of the skin
Deoxyhemoglobin - (ANSWERS)Blue pigment when oxygen is released to the tissues
Cyanosis - (ANSWERS)A blue color is found due to decrease oxygen or blood flow
Lunular - (ANSWERS)Whitish crescent area of fingernails
Clubbing - (ANSWERS)Increased curvature of the nail bed usually due to an underlying disease
Pallor - (ANSWERS)Pale skin color; due to decreased oxyhemoglobin
Jaundice - (ANSWERS)Yellowing of the skin; increased bilirubin is found
Hypopigmented - (ANSWERS)Color change of skin-white-as a result of too little melanin
Hyperpigmented - (ANSWERS)Color change of skin-darkening-as a result of excess melanin
Carotenemia - (ANSWERS)Excess carotene in the blood-orange appearance to skin
Bulla - (ANSWERS)Greater than 1 cm, superficial; blister
comprehensive questions and verified answers
(complete solutions) Exam |GRADE A+!!
Epidermis - (ANSWERS)The outermost layer of the skin
Dermis - (ANSWERS)Layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the inner supportive layer
Sebaceous glands - (ANSWERS)Glands that produce an oily substance called serum that is
secreted through hair follicles
Eccrine sweat glands - (ANSWERS)Glands that produce sweat directly onto the skin's surface
Apocrine sweat glands - (ANSWERS)Glands that produce a thick, milky secretion found in the
armpit and groin
Subcutaneous tissue - (ANSWERS)Adipose tissue made up of lobules of fat
Melanin - (ANSWERS)Brownish pigment that increase when exposed to sunlight
Carotene - (ANSWERS)Yellow pigmentation of the skin especially found in the palms and soles
Oxyhemoglobin - (ANSWERS)A bright red pigment, causes redding of the skin
Deoxyhemoglobin - (ANSWERS)Blue pigment when oxygen is released to the tissues
Cyanosis - (ANSWERS)A blue color is found due to decrease oxygen or blood flow
Lunular - (ANSWERS)Whitish crescent area of fingernails
Clubbing - (ANSWERS)Increased curvature of the nail bed usually due to an underlying disease
Pallor - (ANSWERS)Pale skin color; due to decreased oxyhemoglobin
Jaundice - (ANSWERS)Yellowing of the skin; increased bilirubin is found
Hypopigmented - (ANSWERS)Color change of skin-white-as a result of too little melanin
Hyperpigmented - (ANSWERS)Color change of skin-darkening-as a result of excess melanin
Carotenemia - (ANSWERS)Excess carotene in the blood-orange appearance to skin
Bulla - (ANSWERS)Greater than 1 cm, superficial; blister
