Skin Quiz

Question 0

Abscess?

Answer 0

Localized collection of puss

Question 1

Abrasion?

Answer 1

Scraping of the skin

Question 2

Cicatrix?

Answer 2

Scar

Question 3

Contusion?

Answer 3

Injury to any part of the body w/o a break in skin; bruise

Question 4

Erythema?

Answer 4

Redness to the skin

Question 5

Ecchymosis?

Answer 5

Bruise, blue black discoloration of the skin

Question 6

Diaphoresis?

Answer 6

Sweating, secretion of the sweat

Question 7

Excoriation?

Answer 7

Scratch or abrasion

Question 8

Fissure?

Answer 8

Crack or groove on skin

Question 9

Pruritus?

Answer 9

Itching, skin irritation

Question 10

Petechia?

Answer 10

Pin point bold spots on the skin, hemeroging

Question 11

Paronychia?

Answer 11

Inflammation of the skin around the finger nail

Question 12

Cellulitis?

Answer 12

Redness, swelling; staph infection

Question 13

Hirsutism?

Answer 13

Excessive body hair

Question 14

Exfoliation?

Answer 14

To peel off skin

Question 15

Urticaria?

Answer 15

Skin reaction

Question 16

Bulla?

Answer 16

Large blister

Question 17

Hemangioma?

Answer 17

Non malignant tumor; reddish purple color skin

Question 18

Furuncle?

Answer 18

Boil

Question 19

3 functions of the integumentary system

Answer 19

• protection
• temperature regulation
• fat cells

Question 20

2 types of glands found in the skin

Answer 20

• sebaceous: oil gland

- sudoriferous: sweat gland

Question 21

2 types of cells that are found in the epidermis, state their function

Answer 21

Melanocytes: makes melanin
Keratinocytes: makes keratin

Question 22

What areas of the body are sweat glands (sudoriferous) located?

Answer 22

Eccrine- all over body

Apocrine- armpit, pubic area

Question 23

Name 2 types of skin disorder

Answer 23

Albinism- lack of melanin producing
Vitiligo- lack of melanin in patches
Eczema- constant allergic reaction to the skin

Question 24

Name of the gland that produces ear wax

Answer 24

Ceremonious gland