CH 10 Integumentary System (part 12)

Question 1

Dyskeratosis

Answer 1

abnormal alteration in keratinization

Question 2

Scar

Answer 2

mark left by a healing lesion where excess collagen was produced to replace injured tissue

-aka cicatrix or cicatrices

Question 3

Melanoma

Answer 3

tumor or growth of pigmented skin cells

Question 4

Exanthema

Answer 4

cutaneous rash due to fever or disease

-singular exanthem

Question 5

Acne

Answer 5

skin inflammation caused by plugged sebaceous glands and comedone developed plugged sebaceous glands and comedone development from papules and pustules

Question 6

Feline Miliary Dermatitis

Answer 6

skin disease of cats in which multiple crusts and bumps are present presominantly on the dorsum that can be associated with many causes

Question 7

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Answer 7

canine autoimmune disease in which the bridge of the nose exhibit depigmentation, erythema, scaling, and erosions

-aka DLE, collie nose, solar dermatitis

Question 8

Eczema

Answer 8

general term for inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, crusts, and scabs (alone or in combination)

Question 9

Frostbite

Answer 9

tissue damage caused by extreme cold or contact with chemicals with extreme temperature

Question 10

Parakeratosis

Answer 10

lesion characterized by thick scales, cracking, and red raw surface caused by the persistence of keratinocyte nuclei in the horny layer of skin

Question 11

Pemphigus

Answer 11

group of immune mediated skin disease characterized by vesicles, bullae, and ulcers

Question 12

Acute Moist Dermatitis

Answer 12

Bacterial skin disease that is worsened by licking and scratching

• aka hot spot