L3 - Integumentary system

Question 1

Cyanosis

Answer 1

abnormal condition characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin and the mucous membranes due to high concentration of deoxyhemoglobin in
the blood

Question 2

Jaundice/icterus

Answer 2

yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucus membranes and sclera due to high blood bilirubin levels

Question 3

Xanthelasma

Answer 3

Yellowish papules caused by the deposition of lipids, seen mainly on the skin of the eyelids.

Question 4

Albinism

Answer 4

Partial or total absence of the pigment (melanin)of the skin, hair, and eyes

Question 5

Leukoplakia

Answer 5

A firmly attached white patch on the mucous membranes of
the mouth mainly, it can increase the risk of cancer

Question 6

Ichthyosis

Answer 6

Dry, thickened, scaly skin (genetic skin disease)

Question 7

Xeroderma

Answer 7

A skin condition characterized by excessively dry skin

Question 8

Hyperhidrosis

Answer 8

Abnormally excessive sweating that is not necessarily related to heat or exercise.

Question 9

Hyperhidrosis causes

Answer 9

May occur without a trigger, in menopause, and in hyperthyroidism

Question 10

Melanoma

Answer 10

is a skin cancer that develops from the
melanocytes (pigment producing cells).

Question 11

Erythema Multiforme

Answer 11

A skin reaction which may be triggered by infection or drugs.

Question 12

Vitiligo

Answer 12

Discolored patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair and mucous membranes.

Question 13

Mycosis

Answer 13

Fungal infection

Question 14

Myc/o=

Answer 14

related to fungi

Question 15

Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)

Answer 15

hardening of skin due to chronic disease of skin, connective tissue, and internal organs.
Thickening and tightness of the skin also occurs.

Question 16

Acne

Answer 16

a localized skin inflammation due to overactivity of the oil glands at the base of the hair follicle

Question 17

Comedo

Answer 17

Clogged pore in the skin.

Question 18

Cyst

Answer 18

is a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances.

Question 19

Abscess

Answer 19

a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the bod

Question 20

Alopecia

Answer 20

partial or total loss of hair.

Question 21

Eczema

Answer 21

a condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and
rough. Blisters can also occur.

Question 22

Most common type of eczema

Answer 22

Atopic dermatitis

Question 23

Ecchymosis

Answer 23

purple patch (non-raised skin discoloration), occurs due to extravasation of the blood.

Question 24

Pruritis

Answer 24

medical term for itchy skin

Question 25

Urticaria

Answer 25

(hives): Swollen, pale, red plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly either due to certain allergens, or unknown reasons.

Question 26

Polyp

Answer 26

Is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane.

Question 27

Ulcer

Answer 27

an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in
the skin or mucous membrane.

Question 28

Impetigo

Answer 28

a bacterial infection of the skin, usually appears as red sores on the face, especially around a child’s nose and mouth, and on hands and feet.
sores burst and form honey-colored crusts.

Question 29

Psoriasis

Answer 29

chronic skin disease that causes red, itchy, silvery-white scaly patches

Question 30

Scabies

Answer 30

a skin infestation (contagious) caused by a mite known as the
Sarcoptes scabiei.

Question 31

keratosis

Answer 31

growth of keratin on the skin or on mucous
membranes.

Question 32

Onych/o

Answer 32

nail

Question 33

Onychomycosis

Answer 33

Fungal infection of the nail.

Question 34

Onychophagia

Answer 34

nail biting.

Question 34

Onychophagia

Answer 34

nail biting.