Deck 2

Question 1

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Answer 1

Epidermis

Question 2

True or False: The dermis contains hair follicles and sweat glands.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The primary function of the skin is to provide _____ to the body.

Answer 3

protection

Question 4

What type of skin cancer is the most common?

Answer 4

Basal cell carcinoma

Question 5

Which layer of skin is responsible for thermoregulation?

Answer 5

Hypodermis

Question 6

What condition is characterized by excessive dryness and scaling of the skin?

Answer 6

Xerosis

Question 7

True or False: Acne is primarily caused by hormonal changes and bacterial infection.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the medical term for a mole?

Answer 8

Nevus

Question 9

Which vitamin is primarily produced by the skin in response to sunlight?

Answer 9

Vitamin D

Question 10

What is the common name for tinea pedis?

Answer 10

Athlete’s foot

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes rapid skin cell _____

Answer 11

production

Question 12

What is the term for a skin infection caused by fungi?

Answer 12

Dermatophytes

Question 13

True or False: Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Which type of dermatitis is caused by contact with an irritant?

Answer 14

Contact dermatitis

Question 15

What is the primary treatment for scabies?

Answer 15

Permethrin cream

Question 16

Name one common symptom of shingles.

Answer 16

Painful rash

Question 17

What is the medical term for hives?

Answer 17

Urticaria

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The ABCDE rule is used to assess _____ for melanoma.

Answer 18

moles

Question 19

What type of skin lesion is filled with clear fluid?

Answer 19

Vesicle

Question 20

True or False: Rosacea primarily affects the oily areas of the face.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the most effective way to prevent skin cancer?

Answer 21

Avoiding sun exposure and using sunscreen

Question 22

Which skin condition is characterized by red, itchy patches?

Answer 22

Eczema

Question 23

What is the term for the surgical removal of a mole or lesion?

Answer 23

Excision

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the deepest layer of the skin.

Answer 24

hypodermis

Question 25

What type of skin cancer is less common but more aggressive than basal cell carcinoma?

Answer 25

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 26

True or False: The skin is the largest organ of the human body.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

Answer 27

To secrete oil (sebum) to lubricate the skin

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Answer 29

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