Human Patho Ch. 16

Question 1

_is the developed loss of melanin-producing cells in the skin

Answer 1

vitiligo

Question 2

Flat lesions of the skin are said to be

Answer 2

macular

Question 3

_is the scientific term for chronic dandruff

Answer 3

seborrheic dermatitis

Question 4

_is typically due to a immune disorder

Answer 4

Rosacea

Question 5

Candida is

Answer 5

a fungus that infects the skin

Question 6

_is the itching that occurs with diseases of the skin

Answer 6

pruritis

Question 7

Skin is said to be _if it shows a reddish color.

Answer 7

erythema

Question 8

_is an atopic dermatitis-non-contagious inflammation -that results from sensitization to various agents.

Answer 8

Eczema

Question 9

_-_is the pathogen that causes jock itch.

Answer 9

Tinea-Cruria

Question 10

A _hemangioma is purple in color, due to affected veins.

Answer 10

Port wine

Question 11

Acene Vulgaris

Answer 11

Plugged sebaceous gland

Question 12

Whitehead

Answer 12

deep plug

Question 13

blackhead

Answer 13

is a superficial plug

Question 14

Pimple

Answer 14

Large/red bacterial infected plug

Question 15

Sebaceous cyst

Answer 15

encapsulated cyst in sebaceous gland. (surgically removed)

Question 16

Decubitis ulcer

Answer 16

when the epidermis breaks down from constant pressure

Question 17

Diabetic Pressure

Answer 17

Poor blood flow in the dermis

Question 18

Corns & calluses

Answer 18

overly thick skin has a nodule center

Question 19

Bunion

Answer 19

is a skeletal problem not a skin problem

Question 20

1st degree burn

Answer 20

Trauma to the epidermis

Question 21

2nd degree burn

Answer 21

damage to epidermis & dermis layers of the skin

Question 22

3rd degree burn

Answer 22

Trauma to epidermis & dermis & muscle tissue; loss of function, months to heal.