Chapter 16 – Skin – Flashcards

This keratinized layer of skin functions as a protective barrier against outside elements. A- Callus B- Dermis C- Squamous epithelium D-Subcutaneous layer

The function of the dermis is to: A- Anchors the epidermis to bone and muscle B- House and support a system of nerves, vessels, and glands C- Produce melanocytes D- Produce adipocytes

The combining form cutane/o means: A- Skin B- Incision C- Heat or burn D- Tissue

________logy is the study of the skin and skin diseases. A- Integumento B- Dermo C- Dermato D- Cutaneo

Which layer of the skin most protects the deeper tissues of the body and acts as a heat insulator? A- Dermis B- Epidermis C- Intradermis D- Subcutaneous

he skin functions to do all of the following except: A- Absorb oxygen for respiration B- Aid in maintaining body temperature C- Protect deeper tissue against pathogenic invasion D- Receive sensory messages from the environment

The structural protein material found in the dermal layer of the skin is called: A- Collagen B- Corium C- Corneum D- Keratin

Which type of cell contained in the epidermis produces a pigment that protects the skin against ultraviolet (UV) sunrays? A- Basal cell B- Epithelial cell C- Horny cell D- Melanocyte

The combining form trich/o means: A- tear B- sweat C- nail D- hair

What is the oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands? A- Stratum B- Sebum C- Lunula D- Paronychium

What is the half-moon-shaped white area at the base of the nail called? A- Cuticle B- Paronychium C- Basal layer D- Lunula

What is the band of epidermis at the base and side of the nail plate that covers the nail root called? A- Basal layer B- Cuticle C- Paronychium D- Stratum corneum

What is the deepest region of the epidermis? A- Basal layer B- Subepidermis C- Stratum corneum D- Epithelium

The soft tissue surrounding the nail border is called: A- Cuticle B- Paronychium C- Melanin D- Keratin

This type of sweat gland is large and embedded in the dermal layer of the skin under the arms and near the genitals. A- Apocrine B- Endocrine C- Eccrine D- Exocrine

Adipocytes are _______ cells. A- nerve B- flat C- fat D- protein

Which layer of skin contains blood and lymph vessels, nerve fibers, hair follicles, and sebaceous and sweat glands? A- Epidermis B- Dermis C- Basal D- Subcutaneous

Eccrine glands are: A- The scent-producing sweat glands B- Large, sweat-producing glands under the arm C- Tiny, coiled structures located throughout the dermis D- Special glands in the basal layer of the epidermis

The hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails is: A- Collagen B- Keratin C- Melanin D- Eccrine

The combination of the hair follicle and the attached sebaceous gland is called: A- pilosebaceous unit B- hair shaft C- eccrine gland D- apocrine gland

The combining form pil/o in the term pilonidal cysttells us this type of cyst is filled with: A- Pus B- Piles C- Plaques D- Hair

An inherited deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes caused by an abnormality in melanin production is: A- Albini's nodules B- Albinism C- Vitiligo D- Scleroderma

Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed in fungal infections is: A- Onycholysis B- Onychomycosis C- Paronychia D- Mycosis

Malignant ________oma is a cancerous growth composed of melanocytes. A- melanocyt B- melan C- mel D- cytomelan

Death and subsequent decomposition of tissue associated with disruption of blood supply is: A- Gangrene B- Impetigo C- Exanthematous viral disease D- Hemotinea

________ is an inflammatory skin disease with erythematous papulovesicular lesions. A- Varicella B- Scabies C- Eczema D- Scleroderma

_________ is an acute allergic skin reaction in which red, round wheals develop. A- Tinea B- Purpura C- Acne D- Urticaria

A _______ is a hypertrophied, thickened scar that develops after trauma to the skin, such as a surgical incision. A- nevus B- keloid C- wheal D- verruca

________ is the absence of hair from areas where it normally grows, especially from the scalp. A- Trichomycosis B- Pilomania C- Alopecia D- Vitiligo

An epidermal growth caused by a virus is called a wart, or _______. A- verruca B- keloid C- macule D- wheal

A chronic inflammatory disease of collagen in the skin, joints, and internal organs is called _______________, which is abbreviated ___. A- exanthematous viral disease, EVD B- German measles, GM C- systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE D- discoid lupus erythematosus, DLE

Which type of skin cancer occurs most frequently? A- Basal cell carcinoma B- Kaposi sarcoma C- Malignant melanoma D- Squamous cell carcinoma

Sarah, 21, goes to see the dermatologist for recurring itching and redness on her elbows. The dermatologist also notes scaly patches covered by silvery gray scales. With further questioning the dermatologist discovers that Sarah's skin outbreak has occurred periodically for more than 4 years and that her father has had similar periodic outbreaks on his knees and legs for years. The dermatologist diagnosed Sarah's skin disorder as: A- Vitiligo B- Leukoplakia C- Psoriasis D- Keratosis

Harold, 55 years of age, has smoked since he was 17. He presents to his physician with white, thickened patches on the mucous membranes of the tongue and cheek. The physician encourages Harold to quit smoking and suggests following a more rigorous oral hygiene regimen. The likely diagnosis of Harold's skin neoplasm is: A- Erythroplakia B- Basal cell carcinoma C- Squamous cell carcinoma D- Leukoplakia

Brian's father takes him to the pediatrician for pruritic, scaly patches with minute vesicles and papules. Brian's signs are: A- Itching and flat discolorations B- Blisters and pus-filled small elevations of the skin C- Itching, blisters, and slightly elevated skin lesions D- Itching, cracklike sores, and erosion of the skin

The pediatrician suspects tinea corporis. The common term for tinea is: A- Ringworm B- Roundworm C- Rubella D- Rubeola

Actinic keratosis is a: A- Precancerous lesion caused by overexposure to UV rays B- Malignant tumor of the basal cell layer C- Thick, white patch on the tongue and other mucous membranes D- Dark yellow or brown overgrowth of basal cells

A nevus is a(n): A- Epidermal growth caused by a virus B- Hypertrophied, thickened scar C- Pigmented skin lesion D- Flat lesion less than 1 cm in diameter

A contagious parasitic infection of the skin with intense pruritus is: A- Scabies B- Impetigo C- Tinea D- Psoriasis

Sunburn is classified as which type of burn? A- First degree B- Second degree C- Third degree D- Fourth degree

A wearing away or loss of epidermis is a(n): A- Fissure B- Crust C- Ulcer D- Erosion

Benign growth extending from the surface of a mucous membrane is a: A- Plaque B- Polyp C- Pustule D- Nodule

The medical term for a bruise is: A- Petechia B- Purpura C- Papule D- Ecchymosis

An autoimmune disease characterized by milk-white patches surrounded by areas of normal pigmentation is: A- Vitiligo B- Psoriasis C- Albinism D- Exanthematous viral disease

A chronic progressive disease of the skin and internal organs with hardening and shrinking of connective tissue is: A- Gangrene B- Psoriasis C- Systemic lupus erythematosus D- Scleroderma