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| Integumentary system consists of ? |
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| What are the layers of the skin? |
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| epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous |
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| Epidermis is __________ layer? |
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| Epidermis consists of ___________ cells? |
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| What makes up the epithelial cells? |
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| keratinocytes, Merkel cells, Langerhans cells, melanocytes |
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| Keratinocytes description? |
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| outer layer of epithelial cells |
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| Langerhans cells function? |
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| subcutaneous layer is located where? |
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| hypodermis AKA superficial fascia |
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| the skin is the ________ organ of the body |
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| The skin is ____% of the body's weight? |
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| 1st degree burn description? |
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| 2nd degree burn description? |
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| extends to dermis - red and blisters |
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| 3rd degree burn description? |
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| exends through the dermis - stiff, white/brown appearance |
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| 4th degree burn description? |
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| extends through the skin subcutaneous tissue, into underlying muscle and bone - black and charred skin, sloughing |
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| Grade I pressure ulcer description? |
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| Grade II pressure ulcer description? |
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| partial thickness skin loss of epidermis, dermis or both |
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| Grade III pressure ulcer description? |
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| full thickness skin loss through subcutaneous tissue to fascia |
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| Grade IV pressure ulcer description? |
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| full thickness skin loss affecting fascia and underlying structures |
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| Sebaceous gland description? |
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| secrete oil for hair and skin |
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| Sebaceous gland is found where? |
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| Ceruminous gland description? |
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| external ear canal - ear wax |
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| sensory receptors allow what kind of reception? |
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| pressure, touch, temperature, pain, vibration |
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| Skin regulates what body fluids? |
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| excretes excess salt, water and other metabolic wastes |
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| sweat glands description? |
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| eliminate waste and maintain body temperature - secreted by subcutaneous tissue |
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| Examples of selective absorption of the skin? |
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| some gases, vitamins and hormones |
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