Cengage Barbering Ch 9

which of the following is an appendage of the skin? oil glands nails hair sweat glands

ALL

a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is: a) acne b) anhidrosis c) rosacea d) telangiectasias

a) acne

herpes simplex II occurs a) below the waist b) in the nostrils c) on the face d) on the lips

a) below the waist

the American caner society recommends using the ABCDE cancer checklist to help make potential skin cancer easier to recognize. what does C stand for a) color b) cause c) consistency d) character

a) color

which of the following skin layers is responsible for the growth of the epidermis? a) stratum germinativum b) stratum coreum c) stratum spinosum d) stratum lucidum

a) germinativum

___ and mosquito bites are examples of wheals a) hives b) keloids c) cysts d) pimples

a) hives

verruca is a ____ caused by a virus a) hypertrophy b) lentigine c) mole d) fissure

a) hypertrophy

a bulla is a a) large blister containing watery fluid b) abnormal mass varying is size, shape, and color c) liver spot d) small blister or sac containing clear fluid

a) large blister containing watery fluid

which of the following skin cancers is the least common of the cancers, but is 100% fatal if left untreated? a) malignant melanoma b) squamous cell carcinoma c) squamous cell melanoma d) basal cell carcinoma

a) malignant melanoma

___ is caused by exposure to excessive heat a) miliariarubra b) bromhidrosis c) anhidrosis d) hyperhidrosis

a) miliariarubra

a ___ is a small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or blush black. a) mole b) skin tag c) verruca d) keratoma

a) mole

blood and lymph supply ____ to the skin a) nourishment b) color c) shape d) UV protection

a) nourishment

acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the ___ glands a) sebaceous b) sudoriferous c) endocrine d) sweat

a) sebaceous

the palms and soles are lacking a) sebaceous glands b) an epidermis c) a dermis d) nerve endings

a) sebaceous glands

a skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands that is ofter characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness is ____ a) seborrheic dermatitis b) contact dermatitis c) irritant contact dermatitis d) allergic contact dermatitis

a) seborrheic dermatitis

another name for sweat glands are ___ glands a) sudoriferous b) lymph c) oil d) sebum

a) sudoriferous

subcutaneous tissue varies in thickness according to oil glands gender pigment age

age, gender, and general health

characteristics of ____ would include eyes that are pink, and skin that is sensitive to light and ages early a) hyperpigmentation b) albinism c) lentigines d) vitiligo

b) albinism

psoriasis is chronic inflammatory skin disease that is not contagious and is caused by a) animal parasites b) an unknown cause c) a virus d) bacteria

b) an unknown cause

an open comedy is also known as a ___ a) birthmark b) blackhead c) mole d) whitehead

b) blackhead

a flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a a) nodule b) macule c) cyst d) vesicle

b) macule

___ is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and is ofter characterized by black or dark brown patches and may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised. a) miliaria melanoma b) malignant melanoma c) squamous cell carcinoma d) chloasma cell carcinoma

b) malignant melanoma

the least common form of skin cancer is _____ a) miliaria melanoma b) malignant melanoma c) squamous cell carcinoma d) chloasma cell carcinoma

b) malignant melanoma

a ___ is a primary skin lesion a) hypertrophy b) papule c) scab d) scale

b) papule

what layer of the dermis contains the lymph glands? a) basal cell b) reticular c) papillary d) granular

b) reticular

which of the following conditions can be life threatening a) miliariarubra b) hyperhidrosis c) anhidrosis d) bromhidrosis

c) anhidrosis

the term for foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet, that is generally caused by bacteria is ___ a) hyperhidrosis b) miliariarubra c) bromhidrosis d) anhidrosis

c) bromhidrosis

which of the following is the outer layer of the epidermis? a) stratum granulosum b) stratum lucidum c) stratum corneum d) stratum spinosum

c) corneum

flexibility is a sign of ____ skin a) dry b) alkaline c) healthy d) oily

c) healthy

___ is characterized by light abnormal patches a) eczema b) a stain c) leukoderma d) nevi

c) leukoderma

benign, keratin-filled cysts found under the epidermis that resemble small sesame seeds are called a) nodules b) acne c) milia d) keloids

c) milia

what body system controls the activity of sweat glands? a) circulatory b) lymphatic c) nervous d) endocrine

c) nervous

what would cause an excoriation a) excessive dandruff b) severely chapped hands c) scratching d) post operative repair

c) scratching

___ is more serious than basal cell carcinoma, and often is characterized by scaly red papules or nodules. a) miliaria melanoma b) malignant leukoderma melanoma c) squamous cell carcinoma d) chloasma cell carcinoma

c) squamous cell carcinoma

which of the following conditions is characterized by distended or dilated surface blood vessels? a) excoriation b) maculae c) telangiectasia d) fissures

c) telangiectasia

____ tissue is a layer of fatty tissue found below the dermis a) elastic b) connective c) fibrous d) adipose

d) adipose

___ is the most common type of skin cancer and is the least severe a) miliaria melanoma b) malignant melanoma c) squamous cell carcinoma d) basal cell carcinoma

d) basal cell carcinoma

the technical term for ___ is open comedo a) macules b) sweat glands c) a whitehead d) a blackhead

d) blackhead

which of the following is a form of seborrheic dermatitis? a) miliariarubra b) ivy dermatitis c) eczema d) dandruff

d) dandruff

one of the most prominent characteristics of aged skin is its loss of a) texture b) softness c) color d) elasticity

d) elasticity

bromhidrosis results in a) reddened skin b) pimples c) extremely dry skin d) foul smelling perspiration

d) foul smelling perspiration

vitamin E a) is important to skin and tissue repair b) promotes healthy and repaid healing of the skin c) supports the overall health of the skin d) helps to fight against the harmful effects of the suns rays

d) helps fight against the harmful effects of the suns rays

the color of the skin, whether fair or dark, depends on genetics and ____ a) elastin b) keratin c) collagen d) melanin

d) melanin

a normal ___ is not a type of skin cancer, but it should be examined regularly for signs of change that can potentially turn into skin cancer. a) wart b) skin tag c) freckle d) mole

d) mole

a ___ is a large, protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum a) closed comedo b) miliariarubra c) bulla d) sebaceous cyst

d) sebaceous cyst

sores that do not heal or unexpected skin bleeding may be symptoms of a) disorders of the sudoriferous glands b) hypertrophies c) dyschromias d) skin cancer

d) skin cancer

a stain is caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light true or false

false

skin tags appear most frequently on the underarm and buttocks. true or false

false appear most frequently on the face an chest

hyperpigmentation is the absence of pigment true or false

false hypopigmentation is the absence of pigment

which of the following influences sweat gland activity? exercise moisture heat pathogens

heat, Exercise, emotions, and certain drugs

the skin contains the surface endings of what type of nerve fibers? lymphatic nerve fibers sensory nerve fibers secretory nerve fibers granular nerve fibers

motor, sensory, and secretory nerve fibers

the dermis is the inner layer of the skin contains within its structure ____ arrector pili muscles keratin hair follicles melanocytes

numerous blood vessels, nerves, lymph, and oil glands, hair follicles, arrector pili muscles, and papillae

Keratomas, moles, skin tags, and verrucas, are known as hypertrophies of the skin true or false

true

a nevus is also known as a birthmark. true or false

true