Module 2: integumentary system (3)

a ? is a section of the skin that develops an abnormal growth or appearance to it

psoriasis

dermatitis

herpes

skin tags

there are 3 major types of skin cancer induced by radiation that affect the cells of the epidermis

• - accounts for 80% of skin cancer

• - least dangerous (most curable)

• - affect basal ( stem) cells in the stratum basale

• - found in areas that are commonly exposed to UV light

• - second most common cancer

• - affects keratinocytes in stratum spinosum

• - if caught early, good chance of complete cure

• - open sore that doesn't heal

• - least common but most deadly

• - highly metastatic and resistant to chemotherapy

• - affects melanocytes

integument tissue damage caused by heat, electricity, radiation, or chemicals

how many different degree of burns are they?

utilize the rule of 9's when assessing what?

the two major complications of burns are?