Human AP Final Exam 1 CH 5

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What are the components of the integumentary system?

Skin, hair, nails, glands.

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What are the functions of the skin?

Protection, temperature regulation, sensation, vitamin D synthesis.

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What are the layers of skin?

Epidermis (outer), dermis (middle), hypodermis (deep).

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Name special cells in the epidermis.

Keratinocytes, melanocytes, dendritic cells, Merkel cells.

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What influences skin color?

Melanin, carotene, hemoglobin.

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What are some abnormal skin colors?

Cyanosis (blue), jaundice (yellow), erythema (red), pallor (pale).

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How are burns classified?

First-degree, second-degree, third-degree.

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What is the Rule of Nines?

A method to estimate body surface area affected by burns.

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Describe wound healing phases.

Inflammation, organization, regeneration/fibrosis.