Ch 5. The Integumentary System

Question 1

Subcutaneous

Answer 1

Below the skin

Question 2

Functions of integumentary system

Answer 2

Protection- against temp,dehydration, infection
Regulation of body temp- sweat,fat, vessels
Sensation through receptors

Question 3

Abrasion

Answer 3

Superficial wound

Question 4

Abscess

Answer 4

Localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity with bacteria, white blood cells, damaged tissue and fluids (pus)

Question 5

Cellulite

Answer 5

Local uneven surface of the skin, a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition

Question 6

Cicatrix

Answer 6

Scar

Question 7

Comedo

Answer 7

Pimple

Question 8

Contusion

Answer 8

Bruise

Question 9

Cyanosis

Answer 9

Blue tinge color of the skin, usually b/c of cardio/resp disturbance

Question 10

Cyst

Answer 10

Closed sac on the surface of the skin filled with liquid or semisolid material

Question 11

Edema

Answer 11

Fluid accumulation (swelling)

Question 12

Erythema

Answer 12

Redness of skin

Question 13

Fissure

Answer 13

Crack like slot of the epidermis into the dermis

Question 14

Furuncle

Answer 14

Local swelling of the skin caused by an abscess of a hair follicle

Question 15

Induration

Answer 15

Hard area of the skin, usually from excessive collagen or calcium

Question 16

Jaundice

Answer 16

Abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes> usually liver or gallbladder disease (abnormal release of bile)

Question 17

Keloid

Answer 17

Overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevated lesion

Question 18

Laceration

Answer 18

Cut with an irregular surface, if more than one inch, requires stitches

Question 19

Macule

Answer 19

Discolored flat spot on skin (freckle) (damaged skin)

Question 20

Nevus

Answer 20

Mole

Question 21

Pallor

Answer 21

Abnormally pale skin caused by decreased blood flow

Question 22

Papule

Answer 22

General term for any small solid elevation on the skin

Question 23

Petechiae

Answer 23

Small red or purple dots resulting from a ruptured blood vessel in the dermis

Question 24

Pruritus

Answer 24

Itchy skin

Question 25

Purpura

Answer 25

Purple-red skin usually resulting from a hemorrhage

Question 26

Pustule

Answer 26

General term for elevated area filled with pus

Question 27

Ulcer

Answer 27

Sore

Question 28

Urticaria

Answer 28

Common allergic skin reaction

Question 29

Verruca

Answer 29

Wart

Question 30

Vesicle

Answer 30

A small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid

Question 31

Wheal

Answer 31

Temporary itchy elevation of the skin, often w a white center (usually from an allergic reaction)

Question 32

Ec

Answer 32

Outside

Question 33

Par

Answer 33

Alongside, abnormal

Question 34

Actin/o

Answer 34

Radiation

Question 35

Aden/o

Answer 35

Gland

Question 36

Cellul/o

Answer 36

Little cell

Question 37

Chym/o

Answer 37

Juice

Question 38

Crypt/o

Answer 38

Hidden

Question 39

Derm/o, dermat/o

Answer 39

Skin

Question 40

Follicul/o

Answer 40

Little follicle

Question 41

Hidr/o

Answer 41

Sweat

Question 42

Kerat/o

Answer 42

Hard

Question 43

Melan/o

Answer 43

Black

Question 44

Myc/o

Answer 44

Fungus

Question 45

Onych/o

Answer 45

Nail

Question 46

Pedicul/o

Answer 46

Body louse

Question 47

Scler/o

Answer 47

Hard

Question 48

Trich/o

Answer 48

Hair

Question 49

Xer/o

Answer 49

Dry

Question 50

Actinic keratosis

Answer 50

Precancerous condition of the skin from sunlight-> scaly skin

Question 51

Alopecia

Answer 51

Baldness

Question 52

Carbuncle

Answer 52

Skin condition of a cluster of boils(most common is staph)

Question 53

Carcinoma

Answer 53

Skin Cancer

Question 54

Cellulitis

Answer 54

Inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis

Question 55

Dermatitis

Answer 55

Inflammation of the skin

Question 56

Eczema

Answer 56

Superficial dermatitis

Question 57

Ecchymosis

Answer 57

Condition of the skin caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis

Question 58

Hyperhidrosis

Answer 58

Abnormally high amount of sweating

Question 59

Impetigo

Answer 59

Contagious bacterial skin infection- golden crust

Question 60

Kaposi’s sarcoma

Answer 60

Skin cancer of connective tissue in dermis- brown or purple patches

Question 61

Leukoderma

Answer 61

Lighter skin due to reduced activity in melanocytes

Question 62

Onychocryptosis

Answer 62

Ingrown nail

Question 63

Onychomalacia

Answer 63

Softening of the nail

Question 64

Onychomycosis

Answer 64

Fungal infection of nail

Question 65

Paronychia

Answer 65

Infection around the nail

Question 66

Pediculosis

Answer 66

Lice (condition of parasite)

Question 67

Psoriasis

Answer 67

Painful, chronic disease of skin- red lesions covered w silvery epidermal scales

Question 68

Scabies

Answer 68

Skin eruption by female itch mite - dermatitis, erythema, swelling, edema

Question 69

Scleroderma

Answer 69

Hardening of the skin caused by overproduction of collagen

Question 70

Lupus

Answer 70

Chronic progressive disease of connective tissue in organs - early stages are red patches on face and joint pain

Question 71

Tinea

Answer 71

Ringworm (fungal infection)

Question 72

Trichinycosis

Answer 72

Fungal infection of hair

Question 73

Xeroderma

Answer 73

Abnormally dry skin

Question 74

Biopsy

Answer 74

Removal of tissue for examination

Question 75

Debridement

Answer 75

Decision of foreign matter / unwanted tissue

Question 76

Dermabrasion

Answer 76

Surgically changing skin for improved appearance (cosmetic)

Question 77

Dermatoautoplasty

Answer 77

Autograft

Question 78

Dermatome

Answer 78

Cut thin slices of skin for grafting

Question 79

Emollient

Answer 79

Chemical agent used to soften skin

Question 80

Rhytidectomy

Answer 80

Removal of wrinkles