PATHO: Unit Test - Study Guide (Integumentary)

This set of vocabulary flashcards is based on the integumentary system study guide, covering skin layers, glands, pigments, and various lesions and inflammatory disorders.

Keratin

protein that aids waterproofing (abundant in outer cells)

HGB

red tones,

Melanin

brown tones, protects against UV

Carotene

orange tones, antioxidant defense

Albinism

no melanin production

Vitiligo

small areas of lighter pigmented skin

Melasma

small areas of darker pigmented skin

Epidermis

shallow: corneum —> deep: basale

Dermis

made up of papilary(shallow) and reticular(deep) layers

Hypodermis

A region located deep to the dermis that contains blood vessels and nerves, though it is not considered a true skin layer.

Avascular

A term describing a lack of blood vessels; used to characterize the epidermis layer of the skin.

Sebaceous Glands

produce sebum, secrete at puberty, helps waterproofing, moisturizes skin and hair

Sudoriferous Glands

sweat glands

Adocrine Glands

via hair follicle, viscous sweat, armpits, groin, scalp, face, activated by heat, emotional stress, etc

Eccrine Glands

via sweat duct, watery, all over body, thermoregulation

Arrector pili muscles

involunatry smooth muscles, fliught vs fight, emotions and cold temps

The $5$ major roles or processes carried out by the integumentary system.

Skin Lesions Causes

There are $4$ identified causes for these changes in skin structure covered in the unit.

Skin Lesions Diagnosis

The process of identifying these skin changes depends on specific diagnostic factors.

Contact dermatitis

An inflammatory disorder that may be classified as a type of hypersensitivity.

Atopic Dermatitis

A specific inflammatory skin disorder with unique signs, symptoms, and treatments.

Uticara

An inflammatory disorder of the skin often categorized by hypersensitivity.

Psoriasis

An inflammatory disorder characterized by specific signs and symptoms within the integumentary system.

Pemphigus vulgaris

A specific inflammatory disorder for which signs, symptoms, and treatments are studied.

Scleroderma

An inflammatory skin disorder included in the unit pathology study.

Keloid

One of the specific types of skin lesions listed in the integumentary study material.

Comedome

A type of skin lesion identified for study in the integumentary unit.

Lichenification

A skin lesion type characterized by a specific change in skin texture or appearance.