1. Accessory structures of the Skin: The skin---glands, hair, and nails---that not only protect the skin itself but have some more generalized functions as well 2. Accessory structures of the Skin: AKA Appendages 3. Adipose tissue: Insulates the body and acts as an energy reserve 4. Apocrine: Are glands located mainly in the armpit (axillae) and groin area. They are sweat glands that release secretions through the hair follicles 5. Apocrine: Sweat glands in the armpits and groin that become active at puberty 6. Arrector pili: The muscle also known as "hair raiser" attached to a hair follicle that produces a "goose bump" when it contracts is the 7. Barrier: Barrier that proctects against infection 8. Blood supply and sweat glands: These two components that regulate the body temperature 9. Blood vessels: Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure of the skin? 10. Blood vessels: Supply skin with nutrients and oxygen 11. Carotenemia: A condition in which the skin takes on a yellowish discoloration due to excess carrot comsumption 12. Carotenemia: A discoloration of the skin caused by diet is 13. Ceruminous: Glands that are found only in the ear canal 14. Ceruminous gland: A gland that produces ear wax is a 15. Cicatrix: The new tissue formed from a wound also called "scar" 16. Ciliary: Glands that are only found on the eyelids 17. Collection of sensory information: Because of its many nerve endings and other special receptors, the skin may be regarded as one of the body's chief sensory organs 18. Constriction: Blood vessels are made smaller in order to decrease blood flow, the decrease in size is called 19. Cyanosis: A condition in which the skin takes on a bluish discoloration 20. Decubitus ulcer: The term bedsore is the common name for a 21. Dermal papillae: Fingerprints are created by extensions of the dermis into the epidermis. These extension are 22. Dermal papillae: Portions of the dermis that extended into the epidermis 23. Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin is called 24. Dermatitis: Any inflammation of the skin 25. Dermatosis: Any skin disease 26. Dermis: The "true skin" or corium, has a framework of

connective tissue and contains many blood vessels, nerve endings, and glands 27. Eccrine: Sweat glands found throughout the skin that help cool the body 28. Eczema: Skin sensitivity characterized by intense itching and inflammation 29. Elastic fibers: Connect the subcutaneous tissue with the dermis 30. Epidermis: The outermost portion, which itself is subdivided into thin layers called Strata (strateum). is composed of epithelial cells and does not contain blood vessels 31. Erythema: Redness of the skin 32. Excoriation: A scratch into the skin 33. Exfoliation: The process when cells are been lost at the surface and replaced from below especially in areas like the scalp, face, soles of the feet. and plams of the hands 34. Fissure: A crack in the skin 35. Fissure: A crack in the skin, such as that observed with athlete's foot, is called a (n) 36. Flushing: Redness of the skin, often related to fever 37. Functions of the skin are: Protection against infection, protection against dehydration (drying), regulation of the body temperature, collection of sensory information 38. Good care of the skin includes: Good nutrition, cleansing, and sun protection 39. Hair follicle: A sheath of epithelial and connective tissue that encloses the hair. 40. Impetigo: An acute contagious skin disease caused by staphylococci or straptococci may be extremely serious in infants and young children. The disease is 41. Integument: Another name for the skin as a whole 42. Jaundice: A yellowish discoloration due to the presence of bile pigments in the blood 43. Jaundice: A condition in which the skin takes on a yellowish discoloration due to excess bile pigments 44. Keloids: Excess collagen production that may result in 45. Keratin: The protein in the epidermis that thickens and protects the skin 46. Keratin: Hair and nails are composed mainly of a protein named 47. Keratin, sebum: They protect against dehydration 48. Large wound repair: Requires extensive growth of new connective tissue, which develops from within the wound 49. Macule: A spot that is neither raised nor depressed 50. Melanin: The main pigment of the skin is

51. Melanocytes: A pigment-producing cell that becomes more active in the presence of ultraviolet light 52. Nerves: Carry sensory information from the skin to the brain 53. Other activities of the skin: Absorbed some drugs such as estrogens, other steroids, anesthetics, and medications to control motion sickness-can be absorbed from patches 54. Pallor: Palenes of the skin 55. Pruritis: Severe itching of the skin 56. Pruritus: Another term for Itching 57. Psoriasis: Chronic skin disease characterized by red flat areas covered with silvery scales 58. Pustule: A vesicle filled with pus 59. Ringworn: Which of the following skin disorders could be treated with antiviral agents? 60. Root: The portion of the hair below the skin 61. Rule of nines: The body surface area involved in a burn measuring may be estimated using 62. Scleroderma: A disease resulting from excess collagen production 63. Sebaceous: Excess activity of these glands contributes to acne vulgaris 64. Sebaceous (oil) Glands: The ducts of these glands open into the hair follicles; they are saclike in structure, and their oily secretion: lubricates the skin and hair and prevents drying 65. Sebaceous cyst: Overactivity of the sebaceous glands during adolescence may play a part in the common skin disease called 66. Sebaceous gland: Are saclike in structure, and their oily secretion (sebum) lubricates the skin and hair and prevents drying 67. Shaft: The part of the hair that projects above the skin 68. Shingles: A viral infection that follows nerve pathways, producing small lesions on the overlying skin 69. Skin repair begins: Repair after blood has clotted and a scab has formed at the surface to protect underlying tissue 70. Slow wound healing occurs by: Age, due to slower rate of cell replacement, and lowered immune response to infection 71. Stratum basale: The deepest layer of the epidermis, which contains living, dividing cells 72. Stratum basale: New epidermal cells are produced by the 73. Stratum corneum: The outer layer of the epidermis, which contains flat, keratin-filled cells is called 74. Stratum corneum: The uppermost layer of the epidermis,

consisting of flat, keratin-killed cells 75. Subcutaneous layer: The dermis rests on this layer sometimes referred to as the hypodermis or superficial fascia. It connects the skin to the surface muscles 76. Sudoriferous: A general term for any gland that produces sweat 77. Sudoriferous glands: They are sweat glands. are coiled, tubelike structures located in the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue. Most cool the body,release sweat, or perspiration, that draws heat from the skin as the moisture evaporates at the surface 78. Superficial fascia: The subcutaneous layer is also called hypodermis or the 79. Sweat glands: The ceruminous glands and the ciliary glands are modified forms of 80. Symptoms and disorders of jaundice include: Tumor obstruction of bile flow into small intestine; Inflammation of liver (Hepatitis) cause by virus; disease of red blood cells destruction (hemolyzed); Immaturity of the liver Neonatal (newborn) Jaundice occurs when the liver is not yet capable of processing bilirubin (bile pigment) 81. The color of the skin depends on: Amount of pigment in the epidermis, quantity of blood circulating, composition of the blood 82. The composition of the blood includes: Quantity of oxygen, concentration of hemoblobin and, presence of bile, silver compounds, or other chemicals 83. The skin excretion includes: Electrolytes (salts), and sweat (perspiration), the epidermis serves as the outlet from sweat glands and sebum (oil) 84. The two layers of the skin: The epidermis and the dermis 85. Ulcer: A sore associated with disintegration and death of tissue 86. Urticaria: Allergic reaction characterized by the appearance of wheals 87. Vernix caseosa: Many babies are born with a cheesy covering known as 88. Vesicle: A small sac that contains fluid; a blister 89. Vimatin D: Is needed for the development and maintenance of bone tissue is manufactured in the skin under the effects of ultraviolet in sunlight 90. Wax: The product of ceruminous glands 91. Word antomy for skin: derm/o as in epidermis 92. Wound healing is affected by: Nutrition, blood supply, and infection