Chapter 16 - Diseases of the Integument

Question 1

Inherited genetic defect causing lack of or deficient production of melanin

Answer 1

Albinism

Question 2

Progressive skin disorder manifested by destruction of melanocytes

Answer 2

Vitiligo

Question 3

White patches in the skin

Answer 3

Vitiligo

Question 4

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin

Answer 4

Acne

Question 5

Most common; affects more than 90% of adolescence in the US

Answer 5

Acne Vulgaris

Question 6

Chronic dandruff; cradle cap in the infants; Common inflammatory skin disorder affecting areas of the head and trunk where sebaceous glands are prominent

Answer 6

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Question 7

Causes dry to greasy flaky, white to yellowish to red scales

Answer 7

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Question 8

Specific pathologic structural or functional changes or both brought about by disease or injury

Answer 8

Inflammatory Lesions

Question 9

Gram-positive cocci that occur in chains

Answer 9

Streptococci

Question 10

Highly Contagious; Spread by sneezing, coughing

Answer 10

Scarlet Fever

Question 11

Viral skin infection’ Causes inflammation of skin and clusters of fluid filled vesicles

Answer 11

Herpes

Question 12

Acute inflammation of sensory neurons caused by exposure to or reactivation of herpes zoster virus

Answer 12

Shingles (Herpes Zoster Virus)

Question 13

Bacterial infection by Borrelia burgdorferi

Answer 13

Lyme Disease

Question 14

Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Answer 14

Erythema

Migrans

Question 15

Small, dark skin growth

Answer 15

Melanocytic Nevus

Question 16

More likely to become cancerous than moles that develop after birth, especially if they are more than eight inches

Answer 16

Melanocytes Nevus

Question 17

Cancer of melanocytes

Answer 17

Most dangerous because metastasizes rapidly

Question 18

Damage inflicted by intense heat, electricity, radiation. or certain chemicals, all of which denature cell proteins and cause cell death

Answer 18

Skin Burns

Question 19

A third degree skin burn

Answer 19

Dehydration