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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Module 02 Case Study: Integumentary System Part I—"Soaking Up the Sun" Questions 1. What are some differences between Judy and Mariah that might make Judy more "at risk" for skin cancer than Mariah? (2 points) --Some of the differences would be the coloring of their skin. Mariah has darker pigmentation‚ with dark hair. Mariah has more melanin in her skin giving her more protection from the sun‚ unlike Judy‚ who has light skin‚ with red hair and blue eyes. Also the fact that Mariah goes out in
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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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Suntans and Sunburns A Case Study in the Integumentary System By WH Cliff and AW Wright A Painful Winter Break On the first day after arriving in Australia for Christmas vacation‚ a University of Niagara student plays out in the sun for six hours. Later that night he notices that the skin on his trunk‚ legs and arms becomes red‚ swollen and extremely painful. By morning all of the afflicted areas have developed numerous blisters. These areas cover about
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The integumentary system serves as protection for the body. While its goal is to avoid damage‚ diseases of the skin do occur. Diseases of the integumentary system vary from skin cancer to acne to warts. Warts‚ however‚ are small tumors that are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The type of wart depends on the type of HPV. Overproduction of the keratin protein leads to verruca plantaris‚ better known as plantar warts. They are rough‚ hard growths that appear on the sole of the foot. Typically
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Human Anatomy & Physiology‚ 7e (Marieb) Chapter 5 The Integumentary System MATCHING QUESTIONS Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1‚ match the following: 1) Area that produces the hair. Answer: D Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig. 5.5 2) Composes the root sheath of the hair follicle. Answer: C Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig. 5.5 3) Only dermal part of the hair. Answer: E Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig. 5.5 4) Contains the medulla. Answer: A Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig
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