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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
1
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What is the peripheral band of gel like cytoplasm, free of organelles?

A

Ecoplasm

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What is the inner portion of cytoplasm?

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Endoplasm

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What is an abnormal formation of tissue, like a tumor?

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Neoplasm

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What is a living substance made of carbs, protein, electrolyte and water?

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Protoplasm

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What is a fluid filled area? (large blister)

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Bulla

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What is a flat area of different color? (freckles)

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Macule

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What is an elevated deep solid area? (wart)

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Nodule

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What is a small solid elevated area? (nevys)

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Papule

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What is a raised puss filled area? (acnea)

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Pustule

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7
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What is a deep loss of skin that can bleed or scar?

A

Ulcer

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What is a solid deep abnormal mass? (skin cancer)

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Tumor

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What is a small fluid filled area? (Chicken pox, Herpes simplex)

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Vesicle

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What is itchy, irregular, shape? (hives, Insect bites)

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Hives

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What is a type of skin cancer that effects the basal skin? (layer of the epidermis)

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Basacell carcidona

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What is characterized by asymmetric irregular borders and lack of uniform coloration?

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Melanoma

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What is a bed sore that penetrates both the epidermis and dermis?

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Decubitus ulcer

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What is characterized by red lessons and silvery scales?

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Psoriasis

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What is scrapes called?

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Abrasion

13
Q

What is an absence or loss of hair?

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Alopecia

14
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What is a collection of dried blood beneath the skin? (bruise)

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Contusion

15
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What is closed sacs containing fluid or solid material?

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Cysts

16
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What is a Hemmatory skin disease with red itchy skin, sometimes associated with blisters?

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Eczema

17
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What is known as a crack in the skin usually associated with dry scaly skin?

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Fissure

18
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what is a condition characterized by excessive hair growth?

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Hirsutism

19
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What is a inflammatory skin disease with isolated skin pustules that ruptures?

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Impetigo

20
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What is a tearing of the skin, irregular border?

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Laceration

21
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What is flat discolored lesions?

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Macules

22
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what is known as a Palpable lesson larger than a macule, usually between 1-2cm?

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Nodules

23
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What is a solid elevated lession?

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papules

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