Eccrine sweat glands - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BMI : KG/Meters^2 (Lbs/inches^2)(703) 1kg = 2.2lb inch = .025meters Three layers of the skin : Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous Four Epidermal appedages : Hair Sebaceous glands Sweat glands (eccrine/apocrin) Nails 2 Nine Functions of the skin : Protection Penetration prevention Perception Temperature regulation ID Communication Wound repair absorption and excretion Production of Vit D (10min in sun okay then SPF 15) Mole Questions (ABCDE) : Asymmetry Border irregularity ...

Melanoma Risk Factors - Answer-Too much exposure to UV radiation Moles Fair skin, freckling, red, or blonde hair Positive family history of melanoma History of immunosuppressive treatment Older age Male gender Past history of melanoma Screening Recommendations for Melanoma - Answer-Skin examination every 3 years for ages 20-40 and yearly for over 40 Monthly skin self-exam starting at age 20 Appendages of the Skin - Answer-Hair, nails and glands (eccrine, apocrine, sebaceuos) Eccrine ...

1st degree burn - - involves only the epidermis, visually seen as localized redness, slight edema, and is painful 2nd degree burn - - involve epidermis and some dermis (not all dermis), visually seen as red, tan or white with blisters (tissue fluid accumulates between separated dermis from the epidermis) and is painful 3 major types of skin cancer - -basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma 3rd degree burn - - involve all epidermis and dermis and often deeper tissue. -Burne...

Regis NU650 Module 1 – Derm Exam Questions And Answers Epidermis - ANSWER The outermost layer of the skin Dermis - ANSWER Layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the inner supportive layer Sebaceous glands - ANSWER Glands that produce an oily substance called serum that is secreted through hair follicles Eccrine sweat glands - ANSWER Glands that produce sweat directly onto the skin's surface Apocrine sweat glands - ANSWER Glands that produce ...

Anatomy of the Skin - - Skin is composed of 3 layers: epidermis (outer), dermis (inner), & hypodermis (innermost); 4 distinct layers compose the epidermis: from innermost to outermost they are stratum germinativum, stratus granulosum, stratum lucid, & stratus corneum--each layer becomes more differentiated as it rises from the basal stratum germinativum layer to the outermost stratum cornerum - The epidermis & the dermis are separated by a structure called the basement membrane - The dermis...

NUR 2092 / NUR2092 Health Assessment Exam 2 | Questions and Answers | Health Assessment Exam 2 study guide (Chapters 12,13,14,15,16,18,19,20) Using the otoscope, the tympanic membrane is visualized. The color of the membrane is. A. Deep pink B. Creamy white C. Pearly gray D. dependent on the ethnicity of the individual - ANSWER C. Pearly gray Eccrine glands produce A. Thick, milky B. Dilute saline solution C. Protective lipid substance ...

NR509 Week 5 Quiz with Complete Solutions The nurse educator is preparing an education module for the nursing staff on the epidermal layer of skin. Which of these statements would be included in the module? The epidermis is: a. Highly vascular. b. Thick and tough. c... Thin and nonstratified. d. Replaced every 4 weeks. d. Replaced every 4 weeks. The nurse educator is preparing an education module for the nursing staff on the dermis layer of skin. Which of these statements would be included ...

NUR 2102 Test 2 Study Guide Skin, Hair, and Nails Latest Update Graded A+ Factors associated with increased risk of melanoma Too much exposure to UV radiation Moles Fair skin, freckling, red, or blonde hair Positive family history of melanoma History of immunosuppressive treatment Older age Male Gender Past history of melanoma Screening Recommendations for Melanoma Skin examination every 3 years for ages 20-40 and yearly for over 40 Mostly skin self-exam starting at age 20 Wha...

Integumentary System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions a pigment producing cell that becomes more active in the presence of ultraviolet light. A. melocyte B. keratin C. dermis D. stratum corneum E. dermal papillae F. stratum basale A. melocyte the protein in the epidermis that thickens and protects the skin? A. melocyte B. keratin C. dermis D. stratum corneum E. dermal papillae F. stratum basale B. keratin the true skin, or corium? A. melocyte B. kerati...

Skin-largest organ system in the body -first line of defense -prevents water loss/electrolytes -regulates body temp. through sweat production and evaporation -composed of: 1. epidermis 2. dermis 3. subcutaneous Epidermisprotective layer -outer avascular layer composed of dense squamous cells which are replaced every 4 weeks -keratinocytes and melanocytes (brown tones to skin) Dermissupportive later -origin of hair, nails, sebaceous glands, eccrine glands, apocrine sweat glands -collage...