| A | B |
|---|
| integument | covering |
| epidermis | the outer layer of the skin made up of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium |
| keratin | the fibrous protein that makes skin waterproof and keeps it strong, also found in hair and nails |
| melanin | pigment that ranges in color from yellow to reddish-brown to black that is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight |
| carotene | yellow to orange pigment that is most obvious in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet |
| sebaceous glands | oil glands |
| acne | an active inflammation of the sebaceous glands accompanied by pimples on the skin |
| pili | hair |
| basal cell carcinoma | the least malignant and most common type of skin cancer |
| melanoma | the most dangerous skin cancer |
| first degree burn | involves only epithelium; redness, heat (i.e. sunburn) |
| second degree burn | destroys the epidermis and part of the dermis; characterized by pain, blisters, swelling, and discoloration. |
| third degree burn | destroys epidermis and dermis, appear leathery and dark, no pain, insensitivity to pain due to nerve damage; fluid loss & increased risk of infection due to damage of protective barrier |
| epithelial | ype of tissue primarily composes the epidermis |
| dermis | 2 layers under epidermis; composed of connective tissue |
| epidermis | outer five layers of skin |
| sweat glands | location in dermis: produce sweat, cools the body by evaporative cooling. |
| hypodermis | the bottom layer of skin in your body. It has many important functions, including storing energy, connecting the dermis layer of your skin to your muscles and bones, insulating your body and protecting your body from harm |
| dermis | true skin |
| adipose tissue | connective tissue in the hypodermis composed of fat which insulate the body cells |
| suboriferous | any gland that produces sweat |
| constrict | to narrow |
| dialate | to widen |
| collagen | a protein that's found throughout the body, particularly in skin, bones, ligaments, tendons, teeth, and connective tissues |
| elastin | a protein that your body naturally produces. It provides stretchiness and strength in your tissues and many organs |
| papillary layer | more superficial and significantly thinner layer of the dermis, composed of loose connective tissue that is highly vascular |
| reticular layer | deep layer, forming a thick layer of dense connective tissue that constitutes the bulk of the dermis |
| cyanosis | blood is low in oxygen tend to have a bluish color to the skin |
| albinism | skin lacks the pigment melanin |
| jaundice | yellow coloring of the skin or eyes caused by a liver disorder resulting in too much bilirubin in the body |
| psoriasis | buildup of dead cells on the surface of the epidermisthat causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp |
| skin graft | surgical procedure in which a piece of skin is transplanted from one area to another. |
| lunula or lunulae | the crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail. |
| matrix | the place where the finger/toenail begins growing |
