Ch 4 Flashcards
The body largest organized the
Skin
Structural alterations in the tissue that are caused by injury or damage are known as
Lesions
Lesions that are in the initial stages of development or change are called
Primary lesions
Which of the following statements is true about secondary lesions
Characterized by Accumulated crust or depression in skin surface like ulcer
Identify examples of primary lesions called papule
Acne or warts
Identify examples of secondary lesions called crusts
Scabs or sores
Which of the following is defined as a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
Keloid
Post operative repair is an example of secondary lesions called
A scar
Chickenpox and herpes are examples of secondary lesions called
Ulcer
A closed comedo is a
Whitehead
Identify a characteristic of the skin disorder called milia
Tiny keratin filled cysts with no visible opening
What is a chronic condition that mainly appears on the cheeks nose and his characterized by flushing in some cases symptoms may progress to pustular type breakouts that may look like acne
Rosacea
Seborrheic Dermatitis is
Condition caused by chronic inflammation of sebaceous, glands, redness, dry, oily, scaling, crusting, and itching
Which of the following is defined as deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat, and is often caused by damage to autonomic nerves
Anhidrosis
What is an accurate statement about hyperhidrosis?
Excessive sweating caused by heat, jeans, stress, meds, or body weakness
