Chapter 2 EN Skin Flashcards

1
Q

Acid mantle

A

The outermost protection for skin

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2
Q

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

A

A molecule that provides energy for cellular functions

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3
Q

Adipose tissue

A

Fat in the sub Q layer

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4
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Collagen

A

Connective tissue to give skin form, structure, and support

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5
Q

Cell membrane

A

Outer lining of the cell that holds the cell components

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6
Q

Desquamation

A

The natural sloughing off dead skin cells

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7
Q

Elastin

A

Connective tissue to give the skin flexibility

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8
Q

Endocrine system

A

A group of specialized glands that secrete hormones to control the body systems

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9
Q

Fibroblasts

A

Specialized cells that manufacture connective tissue

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10
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Glycation

A

The destruction of collagen and elastin that results from too much sugar consumption

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11
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Glycosaminoglycans

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A polysaccharide fluid that protects collagen and elastin

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12
Q

Hyperpigmentation

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An abnormal coagulation of pigmentation

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13
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Interstitial fluid

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The fluid that fills the spaces between the cells

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14
Q

Keratin

A

Protein found in skin

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15
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Integumentary system

A

The system of skin and its supporting components

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16
Q

Melanin

A

Skin pigmentation

17
Q

Mitochondria

A

The organelle found in skin cells that start the production of skin

18
Q

Mitosis

A

Division of cells

19
Q

Natural moisturizing factor

A

A combination of hydrators, lipids, and keratinized cells that protect the epidermis

20
Q

Organelles

A

Small structure within a cell that regulates the cells functions

21
Q

Thermoregulation

A

The body’s ability to regulate temperature

22
Q

Tyrosine

A

The enzyme that triggers the production of melanin