Extra Credit questions for Exam 2

Histology & Homeostatic Imbalances of Integumentary System

Be able to completely name specific epithelial tissues (such as squamous stratified epithelium) when given specific locations in the human body (such as epidermis)

What degree of burn is characterized by epidermal damage only, localized redness, edema (swelling), and pain.

Name the skin cancer that is the most dangerous type because it is highly metastatic and resistant to chemotherapy.

What terms completely describe the least malignant and most common of all skin cancers where the stratum basale cells proliferate and slowly invade the dermis and hypodermis; cured by surgical excision in 99% of cases?

What terms completely describe the second most common type of all skin cancers, and can metastasize; involves keratinocytes of stratum spinosum, and usually appears as a scaly reddened papule on scalp, ears, lower lip, or hands; good prognosis if treated by radiation therapy or removed surgically?

What degree of burn is characterized by epidermal and upper dermal damage, with blisters appearing?

What degree of burn is characterized by the entire thickness of skin involved, causing skin color to turn gray-white, cherry red, or blackened; no edema (swelling) is seen and area is not painful because nerve endings are destroyed; skin grafting is usually necessary?