Anatomy of the Skin

What occurs in hyper-pigmentation?

The skin remains the same color but melanocytes produce more melanin

What is tested through the skin fold in palpation and mobilization?

Skin mechanical properties

What is an indicator of trophism and blood supply?

Pulse

What is a type of disorder related to skin secretion?

Sudorative disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of atrophic skin?

Wrinkled skin Signup and view all the answers

What is a test used to diagnose lymphedema?

Stemmer's Sign test Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin provides mechanical protection?

Hypodermis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Electrical protection Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensory receptors are located in peripheral tissues such as skin, superficial fascia, tendons, and joint capsules?

Somatic receptors Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by the presence of keratin-filled cells?

Stratum Granulosum Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of melanin-producing cells in the skin?

Light protection Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thermoreceptors respond to temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius?

Ruffini's corpuscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sebaceous secretion in the skin?

To maintain normal, dry, or oily skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the absence of perception in the skin?

Anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensory receptor is responsible for detecting vibrations in the skin?

Pallesthetic receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability to perceive the position and movement of joints in the skin?

Proprioception Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypodermis in the skin?

To store energy in the form of adipose tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the normal, physiologic functioning of the skin?

Normoesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of dermatomes in skin assessment?

They are areas of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of bilateral observation during skin examination?

To assess the patient's skin symmetry and identify any abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Pacinian corpuscles?

Sensitive to skin displacement and vibration Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellowish skin tone indicate during skin examination?

A problem with the liver Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mechanoreceptor is sensitive to superficial touch and tickling?

Rapidly adapting receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of palpation during skin examination?

To assess the patient's skin texture and identify any abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of Meissner's corpuscles?

Papillary dermis, located in thick hairless skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Ruffini corpuscles?

Sensitive to skin displacement and maintained pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when preparing the environment for skin examination?

Ensuring the room is quiet, well-ventilated, and has good lighting Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to cover the stretcher with a pad or sheet during skin examination?

To prevent the patient's skin from coming into contact with the stretcher Signup and view all the answers

Which type of receptors are sensitive to pressure and trigger emotions?

Nociceptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Type 1 mechanoreceptors?

Small and surface covering Signup and view all the answers

What is the ability to identify objects by touch?

Sterognosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the skin as a membrane?

Prevent water loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to identify signs on the skin?

Graphesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to differentiate two points applied to the skin at the same time?

Two-point discrimination Signup and view all the answers