Chapter 7: Skin Structure, Growth, and Nutrition Dermatologist- physician who specializes in the diseases and disorders of the skin, hair,
Dermatology – The medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin and its nature, functions, diseases, and treatment • Dermatologist
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Chapter Review Questions 1 Define dermatology 2 Briefly describe healthy skin 3 Name the main divisions of the skin and the
CHAPTER 1 Introduction From Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (10th ed , p CHAPTER 1 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE SKIN 7
chemicals • Receives more medical treatment than any other organ system • Dermatology—scientific study and medical treatment of the integumentary system
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Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to: 5–1 Describe the medical 5–3 Define dermatology-related combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes
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Chapter 7 Skin Structure, Growth, Nutrition Refer clients with medical issues to dermatologists 7 Explain how collagen and elastin can be weakened