Chapter 5 Assignment
Define, identify or describe the following terms:
Keratinocyte
Melanocytes
Melanin
Keratin
Langerhans cells
Basal cells
Epidermal ridges
Dermal papilla
Merkels cells
Carotene
Cyanosis
Dermal circulation
Basal cell carcinoma
Malignant melanomas
Contusion
Tactile corpuscles
Lamellated corpuscles
Sebaceous glands
Sweat glands
Merocrine gland
Apocrine gland
Sebum
Sensible perspiration
Insensible perspiration
Mammary glands
Ceruminous glands
Cerumen
Callus
Short Answer and Discussion
Name two components of the cutaneous membrane
Discuss the functions of the skin
Describe the subcutaneous layer
Contrast thick and thin skin
Name and describe the strata of the epidermis
Vitamin D increases _________________________________________ absorption
Describe the ABCD of detecting skin cancer
Name the two layers of the dermis
Contrast the cutaneous and deep reticular plexus of vessels
Name the accessory structures of the skin
Contrast hair shaft and root
Name the two types of exocrine glands
Contrast merocrine with apocrine sweat glands
Describe how the skin responds to injury
Contrast first, second and third degree burns