Unit 4: Integumentary System - Dx/Tx

Question 1

Allograft

Answer 1

tissue moved from one person to another (same species)

Question 2

Homograft

Answer 2

tissue moved from one person to another (same species)

Question 3

anesthetic

Answer 3

drug that causes loss of sensation (including pain)

Question 4

anaesthetic

Answer 4

drug that causes loss of sensation (including pain)

Question 5

antibiotic

Answer 5

drug used to treat bacterial infections

Question 6

antihistamine

Answer 6

drug that counteracts histamine released from mast cells

Question 7

antipruritic

Answer 7

anti-itch drug

Question 8

antiseptic

Answer 8

discourages growth of microorganisms

Question 9

autograft

Answer 9

tissue moved from one place to another within same person

Question 10

cortisone

Answer 10

synthetic form of cortisol, potent steroid anti-inflammatory

Question 11

dermatologist

Answer 11

physician specialized in skin

Question 12

esthetician

Answer 12

specialist in skin beautification

Question 13

intradermal

Answer 13

within or between the layers of skin

Question 14

subcutaneous

Answer 14

below the skin, within the subcutaneous/ hypodermal layer

Question 15

heterograft

Answer 15

tissue moved from one species to another (pig/cow to human)

Question 16

xenograft

Answer 16

tissue moved from one species to another (pig/cow to human)