A | B |
exocrine | The cutaneous glands are all this gland |
papillary | The dermis is composed of the reticular and what other layer? |
arrector pili | "Goose bumps" are caused by contractions of this muscle |
2nd degree burn | The type of burn that involves injury to the epidermis and the upper region of the dermis and is red, blistered, and painful. |
Basal cell carcinoma | Least malignant and most common skin cancer |
lunula | The white cresent area located over the nail matrix |
Keratinocytes | Cells that produce keratin |
integument | Another name for skin |
sebum | Oily substance produced by sebaceous glands |
jaundice | disease signaled by yellowtone, and signifies liver problems |
melanin | Pigment that contributes to skin color |
papillary layer | upper layer of the dermis |
hair root | part of the hair enclosed by the follicle |
medulla | central core of each hair |
apocrine gland | sudoriferous glands largely confined to the axillary region |
eccrine gland | sudoriferous glands found all over the body |
cold sores | fluid-filled blisters caused by herpes simplex virus |
psoriasis | overproduction of skin cells causeing dry, silvery scales |
athlete's foot | fungus infection between the toes |
malignant melanoma | cancer of skin pigment cells |
third degree burn | full-thickness burn |
impetigo | staphylococcus bacterial infection causeing water-filled lesions around the mouth and nose |
first degree burns | only epidermis damaged; red; swollen |
synovial | membrane that surrounds joints and reduces friction |
milia | accumulations in the sebaceous glands that appear as small white spots |
vernix caseosa | whitish material produced by fetal sebaceous glands |
mucous | membrane that lines body cavities exposed to the exterior |
sudoriferous glands | sweat glands in the axillary and genital areas |
erythema | redness; imflammation; embarassment; allergy; fever |
shaft | part of the hair projecting from the surface |