Question

68 anatomy & physiology coloring workbook

1. what does abcd mean in reference to examination of pigmented areas?

developmental aspects of the skin and body membranes

1. match the choices (letters or terms) in column b with the appropriate descriptions in column a.

column a

1. skin inflammations that increase in frequency with age
2. cause of graying hair
3. small white bumps on the skin of newborn babies, resulting from accumulations of sebaceous gland material
4. reflects the loss of insulating subcutaneous tissue with age
5. a common consequence of accelerated sebaceous gland activity during adolescence
6. oily substance produced by the fetuss sebaceous glands
7. the hairy \cloak\ of the fetus

column b
a. acne
b. cold intolerance
c. dermatitis
d. delayed - action gene
e. lanugo
f. milia
g. vernix caseosa
incredible journey
a visualization exercise for the skin
your immediate surroundings resemble huge grotesquely twisted vines... you begin to climb upward.

1. where necessary, complete statements by inserting the missing words in the answer blanks.

for this trip, you are miniaturized for injection into your hosts skin. your journey begins when you are deposited in a soft gel - like substance. your immediate surroundings resemble huge grotesquely twisted vines. but when you peer carefully at the closest \vine,\ you realize you are actually seeing

Explanation:

1. In the context of examining pigmented areas, ABCD is an acronym for Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, and Diameter. These are key features to look for in assessing moles for potential skin - cancer risk.

25.

1. Skin inflammations that increase in frequency with age are dermatitis (C). Dermatitis is a common skin condition that can become more prevalent as one ages.
2. The cause of graying hair is often related to a delayed - action gene (D). As people age, genes that affect hair pigmentation can become less active, leading to graying.
3. Small white bumps on the skin of newborn babies, resulting from accumulations of sebaceous gland material, are milia (F). Milia are common in newborns and are harmless.
4. Cold intolerance reflects the loss of insulating subcutaneous tissue with age (B). Subcutaneous fat provides insulation, and its loss can lead to increased sensitivity to cold.
5. A common consequence of accelerated sebaceous gland activity during adolescence is acne (A). Increased sebum production can clog pores and lead to acne.
6. The oily substance produced by the fetus's sebaceous glands is vernix caseosa (G). Vernix protects the fetus's skin while in the womb.
7. The hairy "cloak" of the fetus is lanugo (E). Lanugo is fine hair that covers the fetus in the womb.

Answer:

1. Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter

25.

1. C. Dermatitis
2. D. Delayed - action gene
3. F. Milia
4. B. Cold intolerance
5. A. Acne
6. G. Vernix caseosa
7. E. Lanugo