Ch8 Multiple choice
___ is a lifelong skin infection, causing blisters, that has period of remission or flare-up
Herpes
Acne develops when
There is an overproduction of sebum and an inflammation of the oil glands
this fungal infection affects mainly men
Tinea cruris-jock itch
which of the following statements is true about melanin, melanocytes, and skin color
adult humans, despite race or gender, have the same amount of melanocytes per skin square inch.
which of the following sweat glands secrete at the hair follicle of sebaceous glands
apocrine
Infection of the subcutaneous tissue by staph bacteria is ___ and may be life threatening
cellulitis
This skin condition is caused by the herpes simplex virus forming a visible lesion of the lip margins
cold sore
in a condition called cirrhosis, a liver dysfunction, fair skin appears yellow, but in dark skin the yellow may not be evident, where can the yellow color be seen
eyes
which of the following cells pull the edges of a wound together
fibroblasts
what role do white blood cells have in wound healing
fighting infection
what degree is a sunburn
first
what is the three parts of hair
follicle, root, and shalf
"jock itch" is caused by which of the following
fungi
To which of the following structures do the arrector pili muscles attach
hair follicle
A sexually transmitted disease of the skin is
herpes simplex 2
which of the following layers of skin is the deepest
hypodermis
why is nail color important
it can change with oxygen level
Why should you not squeeze blackheads
it may create a pit
Why is vitamin D a necessity for healthy bones and teeth
it's needed for calcium absorption in the intestine
Hair is composed of a protein called
keratin
what is the danger of washing the face too often with non pH balanced soap
loss of antibacterial barrier
what determines the color of hair
melanin
____ is a relatively rate but very serious type of skin cancer that may be fatal.
melanoma
Shaving or frequent trimming will
none
this sexually transmitted disease is caused by insect infestation
pubic lice
a clinician can estimate the extent of the area covered by a burn using what strategy
rule of nines
Usually observed in children, this communicable disease is caused by mites
scabies
which of the following correctly describes an abrasion
scratched off skin
What determines the texture of hair
shaft shape: flat shafts produce curly hair, and round shalfs produce straight hair
some people of European descent have a pinkish tone to their skin because of
surface vascularization
____ is a skin condition that may become dangerous for bedridden patients
ulcer
system allergic reaction often present with this skin condition
urticaria-hives
In a cold environment, blood vessels of the skin
vascoconstrict, channeling blood from the periphery toward the body's core where heat is
Papilloma virus causes
wart
Based on the information given in chapter 8, for effective body cooling to occur:
water from sweat glands is excreted onto the skin, then is evaporated off, dispelling heat from the surface.
