Chapter 12 Quiz: Integumentary System

Question 1

pressure sore

Answer 1

ulcerated area in which prolonged pressure has caused tissue death.

Question 2

wheal

Answer 2

small bumps that itches

Question 3

urticaria

Answer 3

hives or itchy wheals that are caused by an allergic reaction

Question 4

melanosis

Answer 4

condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in different parts of the body

Question 5

skin tags

Answer 5

small benign polyps that hang from the body by fine stalks.

Question 6

sebaceous glands

Answer 6

located in the dermis layer of the skin and are closely associated with hair follicles.

Question 7

chloasma

Answer 7

pigmentation disorder that is commonly known as the mask of pregnancy

Question 8

cryosurgery

Answer 8

destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells, such as warts or tumors through the application of extreme cold by using liquid nitrogen.

Question 9

impetigo

Answer 9

highly contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly occurs in children. Isolated pustules that crust and rupture

Question 10

cauterization

Answer 10

is destruction of the tissue by burning

Question 11

onychocryptosis

Answer 11

ingrown toenail

Question 12

abscess

Answer 12

closed pocket containing pus that is cause by a bacterial infection

Question 13

purpura

Answer 13

medical term for the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin.

Question 14

ecchymosis

Answer 14

bruise

Question 15

malignant melanoma

Answer 15

form of skin cancer is derived from cells capable of forming melanin.

Question 16

albino/o

Answer 16

white

Question 17

hidr/o

Answer 17

sweat

Question 18

melan/o

Answer 18

black

Question 19

onych/o

Answer 19

nail

Question 20

xer/o

Answer 20

dry

Question 21

albinism

Answer 21

deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair or eyes

Question 22

contact dermatitis

Answer 22

localized allergic response caused by contact with an irritant or allergen

Question 23

sclerotherapy

Answer 23

treatment of spider veins by injecting saline into vein. Solution causes vein to become irritated and disappear

Question 24

hyperhidrosis

Answer 24

excessive sweating in one area or over the whole body

Question 25

hirsutism

Answer 25

presence of excessive body and facial hair in women usually occurring in a male pattern

Question 26

onychomycosis

Answer 26

fungal infection of the nail

Question 27

adipose

Answer 27

subcutaneous layer is made of loose connective tissue

Question 28

anhidrosis

Answer 28

lacking sweat

Question 29

diaphoresis

Answer 29

profuse sweating

Question 30

hidrosis

Answer 30

production and excretion of sweat

Question 31

hyperhidrosis

Answer 31

excessive sweating

Question 32

miliaria

Answer 32

heat rash

Question 33

seborrheic keratosis

Answer 33

benign skin growth that has a waxy or pasted on look and occurs more commonly among elderly

Question 34

lupus erythematosus

Answer 34

autoimmune disorder that is characterized by red, scaly rash on face and upper trunk

Question 35

debridement

Answer 35

removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and promote healing.

Question 36

contusion

Answer 36

injury that does not break the skin and is characterized by swelling discoloration and pain

Question 37

botox

Answer 37

neurotoxin that temporarily blocks the nerve signals to the injected muscle

Question 38

melanocytes

Answer 38

specialized cells within the basal layer that contain pigment

Question 39

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Answer 39

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