Chapter 8 skin disorders and diseases

Question 0

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is known as

Also not a lesion

Answer 0

keloid pg.178

Question 1

A freckle is an example of a mark on the skin called a

Answer 1

lesion pg.178

Question 2

A large blister containing a watery fluid is a

Answer 2

bulla pg.178

Question 3

A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus is a

Answer 3

papule pg.179

Question 4

Lesions of the skin characterized by piles of material on the skin surface are

Answer 4

Secondary skin lesions pg.179

Question 5

Cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer , such as chapped hands or lips, are

Answer 5

fissures pg.180

Question 6

Any thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes is known as a s

Answer 6

scale pg.180

Question 7

An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth, is an

Answer 7

ulcer pg.180

Question 8

A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a

Answer 8

Open comedo pg.180

Question 9

Benign , keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening are

Answer 9

milia pg.180

Question 10

A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is

Answer 10

acne pg.180

Question 11

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by red, flaky skin in the scalp and hairline is

Answer 11

seborrheic dermatitis pg.181

Question 12

A contagious, recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores is

Answer 12

herpes simplex pg.182

Question 13

A noncontagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales found on the scalp is

Answer 13

Psoriasis pg .182

Question 14

Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a

Answer 14

wart pg.184

Question 15

Dark, brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised may be a warning sign of

Answer 15

malignant melanoma pg.184

Question 16

The american cancer society recommends using a checklist to recognize potential skin cancer or changes in moles, using the letter b to check mole

Answer 16

borders pg.185

Question 17

The main food source for acne bacteria is

Answer 17

fatty acids pg.186

Question 18

Which of the following is not an intrinsic skin- aging factor

Answer 18

sun exposure pg.187

Question 19

The rays of the sun that cause sunburns and tanning are also known as burning rays are

Answer 19

uvb rays pg. 189

Question 20

A flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a

Answer 20

Macule

Question 21

An inflamed pimple containing pus is a

Answer 21

Pustule

Question 22

An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape is a

Answer 22

Tumor

Question 23

Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing comprise a

Answer 23

Crust

Question 24

Distended or dilated surface blood vessels are called

Answer 24

Telangiectasias

Question 25

Excessive sweating caused by heat or general body weakness is

Answer 25

Hyperhidrosis

Question 26

The absence of melanin pigmentation of the body is known as

Answer 26

Albinism

Question 27

The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is

Answer 27

Basal cell carcinoma

Question 28

The uv rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms which are

Answer 28

Uva and uvb

Question 29

Allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or substance

Answer 29

Sensitization

Question 30

Skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches

Answer 30

Leukoderma

Question 31

Inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances

Answer 31

Contact dermatitis

Question 32

Small brown or flesh colored outgrowth of the skin

Answer 32

Skin tag

Question 33

Large protruding pocket like lesion filled with sebum

Answer 33

Subacesous cyst

Question 34

Abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape

Answer 34

Stain

Question 35

Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

Answer 35

Excoriation

Question 36

Common bacterial infection of the eyes

Answer 36

Conjunctivitis