| A | B |
|---|
| debridement | the process of removing dead tissue from burns |
| blister | results when the dermis and epidermis separate |
| tattoo | this is made by using a needle to deposit ink within the dermis |
| erythema | redness of the skin that can be caused by embarrassment, fever, etc. |
| pallor | pale skin caused by stress or anemia |
| jaundice | liver disorder that causes the skin to yellow |
| bruise | hematoma |
| whitehead | sebaceous gland duct becomes blocked by sebum |
| acne | active infection of the sebaceous glands |
| split ends | caused by the abrasion of the hair cuticles |
| first degree | the type of burn that only damages the epidermis |
| third degree | the type of burn that is usually numb |
| skin graft | transplanting a piece of skin from one area of the body to another |
| scarring | pressure garments reduce this |
| debridement | the process of removing dead tissue from burns |
| escharotomy | a surgical incision into dead tissue resulting from a severe burn |
| Rule of Nines | used to determine the total body surface area that has been burned |
| albinism | a hereditary disorder in which little or no melanin is formed |
| rosacea | a persistent skin disorder that produces redness, tiny pimples, and noticeable blood vessels, usually on the central area of the face |
| macular stain | "angel's kisses" and "stork bites" are types of this |
| scalding | the most common burn in children |
| psoriasis | a chronic, recurring disease that causes one or more raised, red patches that have silvery scales and a distinct border between the patch and normal skin |
| callus | caused by persistent friction |
| benign | most skin tumors are ___________ |
| basal cell carcinoma | the least malignant and most common skin cancer |
| squamous cell carcinoma | arises from the cells of the stratum spinosum and appears scaly and reddened with a firm, raised border |
| malignant melanoma | the cancer that can begin wherever there is pigment, spontaneously, or from moles |
| ultraviolet radiation | exposure to this is the most important risk factor for cancer |
| asymmetry | the A of the ABCD rule |
| border irregularity | the B of the ABCD rule |
| color | the C of the ABCD rule |
| diameter | the D of the ABCD rule |
| biopsy | the diagnostic method used for cancer |
| fungus | athlete's foot is caused by this |
| impetigo | bacterial skin infection that leads to the formation of scabby, yellow-crusted sores and, sometimes, small blisters filled with yellow fluid |
| elevate | it is important to do this to the burned area in order to prevent swelling, friction, and pressure |
| mucous | membranes line all body cavities that open to the exterior |
| serous | membranes line body cavities that are closed to the exterior |
| cutaneous | skin is also called _____________ membrane |
| excretion | functions of the skin include protection, thermoregulation, storage, detection of stimuli, synthesis, and _________ |
| epidermis | the thin outer layer of the skin |
| keratin | the strong and flexible protein that waterproofs the skin |
| avascular | the epidermis is _____________ |
| stratum basale | the epidermal layer that constantly undergoes cell division |
| stratum granulosum | where keratinization begins in the epidermis |
| stratum corneum | the outermost layer of the epidermis |
| dermis | contains blood vessels, glands, sensory receptors, and hair follicles |
| dermal papillae | create fingerprints |
| Meissner's corpuscles | touch receptors |
| Pacinian corpuscles | deep pressure receptors |
| melanin | the main pigment responsible for skin color |
| sebaceous | glands that produce oil |
| sudoriferous | glands that produce sweat |
| eccrine | sweat glands that are found all over the body |
| apocrine | sweat glands that are only found in the axillary and genital areas that have odor |
| arrector pili | the muscle responsible for goosebumps |
| hypodermis | this subcutaneous is not technically part of the skin |
| cuticle | the outermost layer of hair |
| ribosome | the cell organelle that makes the protein keratin |
| pigments | melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin |
| vitamin D | vitamin synthesized in the skin |
| soles | have the thickest skin on the human body |
| eyelids | have the thinnest skin on the human body |
