Regis NU650- Module 1 Review Questions with Verified Solutions (Rated 100%)
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Regis NU650- Module 1
Regis NU650- Module 1 Review Questions with Verified Solutions (Rated 100%)
Epidermis - Answers The outermost layer of the skin
Dermis - Answers Layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the inner supportive layer
Sebaceous glands - Answers Glands that produce an oily substance called serum that is s...
Regis NU650- Module 1 Review Questions with Verified Solutions (Rated 100%)
Epidermis - Answers The outermost layer of the skin
Dermis - Answers Layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the inner supportive layer
Sebaceous glands - Answers Glands that produce an oily substance called serum that is secreted through
hair follicles
Eccrine sweat glands - Answers Glands that produce sweat directly onto the skin's surface
Apocrine sweat glands - Answers Glands that produce a thick, milky secretion found in the armpit and
groin
Subcutaneous tissue - Answers Adipose tissue made up of lobules of fat
Melanin - Answers Brownish pigment that increase when exposed to sunlight
Carotene - Answers Yellow pigmentation of the skin especially found in the palms and soles
Oxyhemoglobin - Answers A bright red pigment, causes redding of the skin
Deoxyhemoglobin - Answers Blue pigment when oxygen is released to the tissues
Cyanosis - Answers A blue color is found due to decrease oxygen or blood flow
Lunular - Answers Whitish crescent area of fingernails
Clubbing - Answers Increased curvature of the nail bed usually due to an underlying disease
Pallor - Answers Pale skin color; due to decreased oxyhemoglobin
Jaundice - Answers Yellowing of the skin; increased bilirubin is found
Hypopigmented - Answers Color change of skin-white-as a result of too little melanin
Hyperpigmented - Answers Color change of skin-darkening-as a result of excess melanin
Carotenemia - Answers Excess carotene in the blood-orange appearance to skin
Bulla - Answers Greater than 1 cm, superficial; blister
Macule - Answers Small area of color change. flat less than 1 cm; freckle
Papule - Answers Raised, solid less than 1 cm; wart
Vesicle - Answers Raised cavity containing clear liquid up to 1 cm; herpes, varicella
Nevus - Answers Anomaly of the skin; birthmark, mole
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