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| largest organ in the body. It keeps pathogens out, water in, and regulate temperature. |
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| tough external layer that forms a watertight covering for the body.p. 698 |
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| inner layer of the skin. It lays below the germinal layer of the epidermis. It contains the structure that give the skin its characteristic appearance such ashair follicle, sweat gland, sebaceous glands |
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| secrete watery substance that lubricates the openings such as mouth, nose, anus, and vagina. |
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| closed soft tissue injuries |
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| break in the surface of the skin |
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| soft tissue can receive more energy than absorb without injury. The source of energy can be thermal, frictional, toxic chemical, electricity, or nuclear radiation |
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| closed injury. bruise. results from blunt force |
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| the build up of blood under the skin result from contusion |
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| blood that has collected in demaged or in a body cavity. large vessel is damaged and bleeds rapidly. |
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| swelling that occurs when blood vessel are compressed cutting off blood flow to the tissue |
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| rest, ice, compression, elevation, splinting |
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| presence of infectious organisms or foreign bodies in wounds that are open |
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| scrape to superficial layer of the skin |
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| separates various layers of soft tissue. become detached or hanging flab |
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| sharp object like a knife |
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| dry dressing,maintain pressure, splint |
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