Psoriasis | A disease affecting the integumentary system | Simaria HollandBio 201July 21‚2011 | | Psoriasis is a chronic auto-immune disease that appears on the skin. Psoriasis happens when the immune system sends out faulty signals that increase the production of skin growth resulting in the typical appearance of thickened‚ raised‚ and dry skin. It is estimated that 2% of the world ’s population suffers from this disease. There is no "cure" for those living with this disease. Psoriasis
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1. What are some differences between Judy and Mariah that might make Judy more "at risk" for skin cancer than Mariah? (2 points) Judy was pale‚ had red hair‚ did not normally tan. Mariah tanned every summer‚ had dark hair. 2. What observations did Judy make concerning her mole? How could they have used the ABCDE’s of skin cancer assessment to further assist their observations? (2 points) She observed it was bigger and the edges were more jagged than she remembered. One edge was darker than the other
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Integumentary System Study Guide 1. Which portion of the epidermis has actively reproducing cells? Stratum Basale 2. Are keratin levels higher in superficial or deep epidermis? Superficial 3. Blood vessels and nerves are present in which layer of skin? Dermis 4. In what layer of skin can you find melanocytes? Epidermis (stratum basale) 5. What structure pulls the hair follicle into an upright position? Arrector Pili 6. What structure is responsible for whorled ridges on epidermal surfaces? Dermal
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NAME_________________________________ LAB TIME/DATE _______________________ R E V I E W S H E E T EXERCISE 7 Print Form The Integumentary System Basic Structure of the Skin 1. Complete the following statements by writing the appropriate word or phrase on the correspondingly numbered blank: Stratified squamous epithelium The two basic tissues of which the skin is composed are dense irregular 1. _____________________________ connective tissue‚ which makes up the dermis‚ and 1 ‚ which
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they can be used in men to increase sperm count or in young boys if their testes haven’t dropped on their own for one reason or another. Cushing’s disease Cushing’s disease is caused by a tumor or other growth on the pituitary gland of the endocrine system. Due to the growth‚ the pituitary gland releases too much ACTH which stimulates the production of cortisol (a stress hormone). The most common symptoms are: a slow growth rate in children‚ back or other bone pain‚ excess hair growth‚ irregular or
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THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM [1] On a front direct projection of the thorax X-ray the expansion of the left contour of the middle shadow in its lower department is present. What department of the heart is enlarged? A. Auricle of the left atrium B. Right ventricle C. Left atrium D. Right atrium E. Left ventricle The middle shadow on a front direct projection of the thorax X-ray is formed by the heart and vessels diverging from it. The middle shadow of left contour is formed by four arches.
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Anatomy of the Nervous System Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System • Neuroanatomy is the anatomy of the nervous system. • Refers to the study of the various parts of the nervous system and their respective function(s). • The nervous system consists of many substructures‚ each comprised of many neurons. Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System • Terms used to describe location when referring to the nervous system include: – Ventral: toward the stomach – Dorsal: toward the back –
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Handout 3.1 Pretest Write the letter corresponding to the medical term defined. __a_ 1. inflammation of the skin of the extremities a. acrodermatitis b. acrocyanosis c. dermatitis __c_ 2. pertaining to under the skin a. dermal b. percutaneous c. hypodermic __a_ 3. pertaining to upon the skin a. epidermal b. percutaneous c. subcutaneous __b_ 4. disease of the skin a. dermatology b. dermatopathy c. dermatitis __b__ 5. red skin a. xanthoderma b. erythroderma
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SCI250 Week 5 Chapter 19 Integumentary System Quiz – Test Bank Section: Multiple Choice 1. The majority of the microorganisms on the surface of the human skin are ________ Gram-positive bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria. approximately equal numbers of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Spore-forming bacteria. Enteric. 2. The outer layer of the skin is the _________ while the deeper layer is the _________ cutaneous‚ keratin. dermis‚ sebum. mucous‚ epidermis. epidermis‚ dermis. sebum‚ keratin
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM The digestive system is basically a tube running through the body from the mouth to the anus. The organs of the digestive system include the oral cavity (mouth)‚ esophagus‚ stomach‚ small and large intestine and rectum. Their role is to break down food and deliver the products to the blood for dispersal to the body cells. The undigested food that remains in the tract leaves the body through the anus as feces. The break down activities that
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