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chronic wound
wound that persists for an extended period of time
Acute wounds
These are wounds that heal fast and in normal time
recalcitrant
stubbornly disobedient, resisting healing
medical battery
performing the wrong medical procedure or performing a procedure without the patient's
consent
nonadherence
the condition in which a patient refuses to stay with and complete a prescribed
therapeutic regimen
skin
receives 1/3 of body's blood volume
sebum (oil)
The sebaceous gland produces: lipid rich oily substance
acid mantle
layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
ph of skin
4-5.5 wanted balance water or normal is 7
Melanin pigmentation
Localized macules of pigmentation caused by the presence of melanin
Metabolism
The combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks
down materials
cells in the epidermis convert a cholesterol related steroid to vitamin December to
maintain calcium and phosphorus levels in bone and blood
stratum corneum
the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells
Stratum lucidum (clear layer)
Epidermis clear, sections of thick skin from the soles of the feet and the palms of the
hands.
stratum granulosum layer
Cells that are alomst dead and pushed to the surface to replace cells are shed from the
cells become compressed aids in keratosis formation
stratum spinosum
a layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin
cells begin to produce keratin and begin to flatten
stratum germinativum
deepest layer of the epidermis
extends and mends with the dermis layer to provide support and facilitation of fluid and
cell exchange between skin layers
vasoconstriction
, Reduces blood flow and heat transfer by decreasing the diameter of superficial blood
vessels.
smoking etc
vasodilation
dilution of vessels to increase blood flow
epidermis
paper thin
dermis layer
size of nickel
kerinocyte
cells that produce toughness of epidermis
desomones
bind adjacent kerinocyte to one another
Melanocytes function
Produce melanin (brown pigment)
Langerhans cells
epidermal macrophages that help activate the immune system
dermis layer
acellular nerves
sweat glands
sebaceous glands
hair follicles
extracellular matrix
The chemical substances located between connective tissue cells
cells of the dermis
fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, white blood cells
Macrophages*****
scavenger cells that ingest dead tissues and cells,repairs injured cells, act as a defense
mechanisms
mast cells
Cells that release chemicals (such as histamine) that promote inflammation. redness
and swelling
Fibroblasts function***
produces proteins to make collagen and elastin fibers
scar tissue
subcutaneous layer
connective and adipose tissue layer just under the dermis
fascia
covering for muscles nerves and blood vessels
Ligaments attach
bone to bone
cartilage tissue
reduces friction between bones and supports and connects them
Tendons
Attach muscle to bone
red blood cells
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