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) Judy is described to have pale pasty white skin and red hair. Mariah is described to be a Greek goddess. Judy’s skin is more prone to burning in the direct sun light due to her body not making as much melanin making her skin more reflective to light as where Mariah’s skin absorbs more light
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Ashley Black The Integumentary System Exercise 1: Structures of the Skin Fill in the names of the numbered structures in the diagram in the table below the picture. 1 Hair Shaft|7 Hypodermis| 2 Arrector pilli muscle|8 Dermis| 3 Sebaceous(oil) gland|9 Epidermis| 4 Hair follicle|10 Subpapillary vascular plexus| 5 Eccrine sweat gland|11 Dermal papillae| 6 Hair follicle receptor(root hair plexus)|12 Pore| QUESTIONS: A. How does the skin tan when exposed to ultraviolet
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Abstract: This paper will breakdown and define the meanings in medical terminology. Using the Lymphatic and Immune Systems as examples‚ the root‚ prefix and suffix will be identified and analyzed to show how to determine the definitions and meanings of the medical terminology terms. You are a front office medical assistant. A second front office medical assistant is going to be hired‚ and you have been asked by the office manager to help her screen job applicants for the position. The office
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patients with low health literacy. The patients with low health literacy have poor health outcomes including increased rates of hospitalization and reduced frequency of using preventive services‚ lack of health insurance‚ lack of knowledge about medical conditions and treatment‚ which these leading to increased healthcare costs. They also have problems to report their health status‚ and experience negative psychological effects. 2. Think back to your IPPE and work experiences. What are two interventions
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from Chapter Two and Four. In Chapter Two I learned‚ The Medical Terms of the different Anatomical Planes‚ Directions‚ and Body Regions. I learned the individual body systems into the organization and functions of the body as a whole. I learned How to comprehend‚ spell‚ and write medical terms pertaining to the body as a whole so I can communicate and document medical terms accurately and precisely. I learned to recognize and pronounce medical terms pertaining to the body as a whole so that I can communicate
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The Integumentary system maintains the body’s temperature‚ homeostasis‚ and delivers sensory information. Hair‚ nails‚ skin‚ glands and nerves are all part of the integumentary system. The integumentary systems main functions are to protect and keep the body safe from all external environments. Furthermore the roles of the integumentary system are to help control the body temperature‚ remove any unwanted toxins in the body and fight against any illness or disease. Thermoregulation is a function
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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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which made him stabilize. The next day he was seen by the CARDIOLOGIST‚ and was told he had a heart attack due to ARTERIOSCLEROSIS. Three days later he was rushed to the hospital with the same symptoms. The local hospital air lifted him to Duke Medical Center‚ where he was diagnosed with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE and ANGINA. Once he was at duke‚ he was told he had a major heart attack and was put in the INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU) for EXTENSIVE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. He was told he would have to go
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