Body Systems
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Acne Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
Skin inflammation resulting from overactive oil glands at the base of air follicles
Albinism Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A condition of partial or total lack of pigment, affecting the skin, hair, and eyes
Alopecia Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
Baldness or hair loss, that may be in patches or total
Anhidrosis Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
An inability to sweat, may cause heat intolerance
Boil Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A skin abscess resulting from a localized deep skin infection
Callus Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
Localized thickening of the upper skin layer due to repetitive friction
Carbuncle Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A large skin abscess, usually caused by bacteria, that may have multiple openings with pustular drainage
Cellulitis Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A deep, subcutaneous skin infection that may be caused by normal flora, bacteria, or from damage to the skin; most commonly affects the face and lower legs
Corn Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A type of callus that usually occurs on the toes or fingers; usually characterized by a yellowish appearance and an elliptical shape
Debridement Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
Removal of dead or damaged tissues using chemicals, mechanical rubbing, surgery, or other methods; it promotes the healing of newer, healthy tissue
Dermatitis Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
Any skin inflammation, this includes rashes and eczema
Dermomycosis Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A fungal skin condition caused by dermatophytes or similar fungi
Ecchymosis Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A small skin or mucous membrane hemorrhage, it appears as a flat, round, or irregular bluish/purplish patch
Eczema Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
An inflammation of the epidermis that appears red, dry or cracked and swollen patches that itch and may exhibit drainage or bleeding
Gangrene Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
Decay of a body tissue resulting in a blackened appearance and foul-smelling odor; it is a complication of cell death caused by infection or ischemia
Hives (urticaria) Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
Caused by fluid leakage from blood vessles into the layer just beneath the skin’s surface, it may appear as welts (wheals) or in larger patches
Impetigo Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A bacterial skin infection common in children; it appears as honey-colored scabs usually on the arms, legs, or face
Jaundice Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the whites (sclera) of the eyes caused by increased levesl of bilirubin in the blood
Keloid Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A type of scar that results in overgrowth of tissue that may be firm, rubbery, shiny, or consisting of fibrous nodules; a keloid can vary widley in color
Melanoma Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A malignant melanocyte tumor mostly affecting the skin (some eyes or bowels) that is rare but serious; melanoma causes most skin cancer- related deaths
Mole Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
A small, darkened skin spot that may be raised or flat, that is usually benign, but may be malignant; moles that change size color or shape should be evaluated by a dermatologist
Pruritis Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
Severe itching
Purpura Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
Purplish discoloration of the skin caused by extravasation of the blood into the tissues
Scar Integumentary System - composed of the skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands The skin has 4 main functions 1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Secretion of sweat or oil 4. Sensation of pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
The tough skin that replaces skin damaged by injury