Integumentary System

Question 1

Stratum Corneum

Answer 1

Horny layer; outermost layer of the epidermis

Question 2

Stratum Lucidum

Answer 2

Clear layer on palms and soles

Question 3

Stratum Granulosum

Answer 3

Granular layer of epidermis cells; contains keratohyaline and lamellated granules

Question 4

Stratum Spinosum

Answer 4

Epidermis cells comprised of prickle cells that are interwoven for protection

Question 5

Stratum Basale/Germinativum

Answer 5

Deepest layer of epidermis cells; made of basal cells

Question 6

Stratum Papillare

Answer 6

Thin, superficial layer of the dermis interlocked with the epidermis

Question 7

Stratum Reticulare

Answer 7

Thick dermis layer of dense, irregular connective tissue

Question 8

Allograft

Answer 8

Graft transplanted from one person to another who is not genetically identical; Allogenic skin graft

Question 9

Autologous

Answer 9

Obtained from the patient as both donor and recipient

Question 10

Cutaneous

Answer 10

Pertaining to the skin

Question 11

Dermatology

Answer 11

The study of skin

Question 12

Dermatologist

Answer 12

Physician specialized in diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues

Question 13

Decubitus

Answer 13

Pressure ulcer/bedsore

Question 14

Ecchymosis

Answer 14

Condition in which blood seeps into the skin, causing discoloration

Question 15

Hypodermic

Answer 15

Pertaining to under the skin

Question 16

Intradermal

Answer 16

Pertaining to within the skin

Question 17

Jaundice

Answer 17

Yellowing of the skin

Question 18

Melanin

Answer 18

Pigment giving color to the skin

Question 19

Melanoma

Answer 19

Pigmented malignant tumor of the skin; most dangerous form of skin cancer

Question 20

Melanoma

Answer 20

Pigmented malignant tumor of the skin; most dangerous form of skin cancer

Question 21

Pediculosis

Answer 21

Infestation with lice

Question 22

Pediculosis

Answer 22

Infestation with lice

Question 23

Percutaneous

Answer 23

Through the skin, either by absorption or by needle puncture

Question 24

Percutaneous

Answer 24

Through the skin, either by absorption or by needle puncture

Question 25

Pruritis

Answer 25

Severe itching

Question 26

Pruritus

Answer 26

Severe itching

Question 27

Subcutaneous

Answer 27

Pertaining to below the skin

Question 28

Tinea

Answer 28

Ringworm (fungal infection of the skin)

Question 29

Transcutaneous

Answer 29

Penetrating, entering, or passing through the skin

Question 30

Trichomycosis

Answer 30

Fungal infection of the hair

Question 31

Urticaria

Answer 31

Raised wheals (hives) on the skin with itching

Question 32

Alopecia

Answer 32

Loss of hair

Question 33

Follicles

Answer 33

Specialized structures required for hair growth

Question 34

Hair follicles

Answer 34

Sacs holding the roots of hair fibers

Question 35

Hair papilla

Answer 35

Knob like indentation at the bottom of hair follicles containing the blood supply to the hair roots

Question 36

Hair papilla

Answer 36

Knob like indentation at the bottom of hair follicles containing the blood supply to the hair roots

Question 37

Lunula

Answer 37

Little moon area of the nail

Question 38

Nail body

Answer 38

Visible part of the nail

Question 39

Nail body

Answer 39

Visible part of the nail

Question 40

Nail Bed

Answer 40

Skin below the nail, epidermis and dermis (sterile matrix)

Question 41

Onychitis

Answer 41

Inflammation of the nail matrix