Second Week Assignments: Integumentary System
The Integumentary System comprises the skin, nails, and glands. The skin covers the external surfaces of the body. The average adult has two square yards of skin, making it the largest bodily organ. The skin forms a protecting covering of the body, which when unbroken prevents entry of bacteria and other invading organism. The skin also protects the body from water loss and from damaging effects of ultraviolet light. Other functions include regulation of body temperature and synthesis of vitamin D.
The related structures are: Sebaceous glands, Sweat glands, Hair, and Nails.
Please read in your textbook: Chapter 12.
Please answer the following questions:
1.-The word blue is referred to in medical words as: a) albin/o b) cyan/o c) melan/o d) none of the above
2.-An enlarged scar resulting from the healing of a wound is called: a) cicatrix b) keloid c) pustule d) contusion
3.-The term that describes a black mole is: a) bruise b) cellulitis c) hidrosis d) None of the above
4.-What is alopecia? Please describe the different types.
5.-Abnormal enlargement of the nails is known as: ________________________.
6.-The word erythema means: __________________________.
7.-What does onychomycosis mean?
8.-What is melanosis?
9.-What do the following abbreviations mean: BCC, MM, SCC?
10.-What is biopsy?
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