cos chapter4

Question 1

a flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a

Answer 1

macule

Question 2

helps to fight against the harmful effects of the sun rays

Answer 2

vitamin E

Question 3

this skin cancer is the least common of the cancers but is 100% fatal if left untreated

Answer 3

malignant melanoma

Question 4

what is all bulla

Answer 4

large blister containing watery fluid

Question 5

verra is a ___ caused by a virus

Answer 5

hypertrophy

Question 6

papule

Answer 6

this is a primary skin lesion

Question 7

the palms and soles lack

Answer 7

sebaceous glands

Question 8

abcde is a part of the cancer check list what does the c stand for

Answer 8

color

Question 9

flexibility is a sign of ____ skin

Answer 9

healthy

Question 10

what layer of the dermis contains the lymph glands

Answer 10

retieular

Question 11

psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is not contagious and is caused by

Answer 11

a unknown cause

Question 12

anhidrosis

Answer 12

is a condition that can be life threatening

Question 13

characteristics of ____ would include eyes that are pink and skin that is sensitive to light and ages early

Answer 13

albinism

Question 14

the technical term for ____ is open comedo

Answer 14

black head

Question 15

bromhidrosis results in

Answer 15

foul smelling perspiration

Question 16

herpes simplex 2 occurs

Answer 16

below the waist

Question 17

dandruff

Answer 17

this is a form of seborrhiec dermatitis

Question 18

stratum germinativum

Answer 18

this is the layer od skin that is responsible for growth of the epidermis

Question 19

miliariarubra

Answer 19

this is caused by excessive exposer to heat

Question 20

what would cause an excoriation

Answer 20

scratching