8/19: Spectrum of Human Disease

Question 1

This allows the passage of x-rays, appears black, shows destruction of bone

Answer 1

Radiolucent

Question 2

This blocks the passage of x-rays, appears white, formation of bone or other mineralized material

Answer 2

Radiopaque

Question 3

This is a small circumscribed elevated lesion usually less than 1cm in diameter, usually contains serous fluid

Answer 3

Vesicle

Question 4

This is a circumscribed elevated lesion that is around 1 cm in diameter, usually contains serous fluid

Answer 4

Bulla

Question 5

This lesion contains serous fluids

Answer 5

Bulla

Question 6

These are various sized circumscribed elevations containing pus

Answer 6

Pustule

Question 7

This can only be seen, not felt

Answer 7

Macule

Question 8

This is an area that is usually distinguished by a color different from that of the surrounding tissue: it is flat and does not protrude above the surface of the normal tissue

Answer 8

Macule

Question 9

This is a small circumscribed lesion usually less than 1 cm in diameter that is elevated or protrudes above the surface of normal surrounding tissue

Answer 9

Papule

Question 10

This is a circumscribed lesion usually greater than 1 cm in diameter that is elevated or protrudes above or below the surface of the normal surrounding tissue

Answer 10

Nodule

Question 11

This means that it is attached by a stem-like or stalk like base

Answer 11

Pedunculated

Question 12

This describes the base of a lesion that is flat stem-like

Answer 12

Sessile

Question 13

This is a loss of continuity of the epithelium that penetrates to the underlying connective tissue

Answer 13

Ulcer

Question 14

This is a patch or differentiated area on a body surface

Answer 14

Plaque

Question 15

Can you feel plaque?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

This is white plaque

Answer 16

Leukoplakia

Question 17

This is red plaque

Answer 17

Erythroplakia

Question 18

This word describes wrinkled

Answer 18

Corrugated

Question 19

This is a cleft or groove, normal otherwise, showing prominent depth

Answer 19

Fissure

Question 20

This resembles small nipple-shaped projection or elevations found in clusters

Answer 20

Papillary