Module 02 Case Study: Integumentary System

Part I—"Soaking Up the Sun" Questions

1. What are some differences between Judy and Mariah that might make Judy more "at risk" for skin cancer than Mariah? (2 points)

Judy is described to have pale pasty white skin and red hair. Mariah is described to be a Greek goddess.

Judy’s skin is more prone to burning in the direct sun light due to her body not making as much melanin making her skin more reflective to light as where Mariah’s skin absorbs more light due to her body making more melanin giving her a tanner appearance.

2. What observations did Judy make concerning her mole? How could they have used the ABCDE’s of skin cancer assessment to further assist their observations? (2 points)

Judy states the site is itching- it never was in the past. That the mole appears bigger and raised dot in the middle with jagged edges and color changes.

A- The mole has changed shape

B- Jagged edges

C- Three colors in the mole

D- The mole was larger than before

E- Raised in the middle

F- Just by knowing these simple rules it would have told the girls that there was concern about skin cancer.

3. Should Judy be concerned? Why or why not? (2 points)

Yes, Judy should be concerned. Any skin changes can mean something is going on inside the body. It is the warning sign that your body give you.

Part II—"The Basics of Cancer" Questions

1. Considering the differences between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor, why might a benign tumor be easier to treat? (3 points)

Malignant- Malignant tumors are cancerous they can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

Benign- is not cancerous. Benign tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body.

Benign tumors most of time can be removed and tissues and cells around the tumor are not affected. Chemotherapy and other testing would not have to be performed and less visits to the doctor are needed to watch the site.

2. Judy learned that every single...