Bio 1012 Chapter 4: Integumentary System

The most common skin cancer, but also the least likely to metastasize, is blank cell carcinoma.

basal

Tinea versicolor

brown and white patches on the trunk

Select the combining forms for the term skin. dermat/o' cut/o cutane/o derm/o derm/a

dermat/o' cutane/o derm/o derm/a

A medical specialist in the diseases of skins is a _blank​_. esthetician plastic surgeon dermatologist cosmetic surgeon

dermatologist

Inflammation of the skin and muscle is called

dermatomyositis

Basal cell carcinoma begins in the cells of the stratum basale and invades the

dermis and epidermis

The medical term for an excessive amount of sweating is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. onychomycosis alopecia ceruminitis diaphoresis

diaphoresis

The term pertaining to sweat or perspiration is

diaphoretic

Identify the correct pronunciation of the word excoriate. Multiple choice question. eks-sore-ee-ate EEKS-CORE-ee-ate eks-KOR-ee-ate ICKS-ore-I-ate

eks-KOR-ee-ate

The hair originates from which cells at the base of a hair follicle? sebaceous endocrine exocrine epidermal

epidermal

T he two pigments that give hair color are derived from

eumelanin pheomelanin

The correct pronunciation of fasciitis is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. FAS-key-eye-tis FAS-key-EYE-is FASH-key-tie-tis fash-eh-EYE-tis

fash-eh-EYE-tis

The suffix -rrhea in the word seborrhea means _blank​_. Multiple choice question. of flow waxy hemorrhage

flow

Fifty percent of all nail diseases are caused by _blank​_ infections. Multiple choice question. fungal parasitic bacterial viral

fungal

Tinea corporis

fungal infection of the body

The root myc- in the term onychomycosis means _blank​_. Multiple choice question. fungus nail muscle condition

fungus

An infected hair follicle that spreads into the tissues around the follicle is called

furuncle

Tinea cruris

infection of the groin "jock itch"

Dermatitis is defined as _blank​_. Multiple choice question. development of allergens in the body wheezing and difficulty breathing inflammation of the skin a substance producing a hypersensitivity reaction hypersensitivity to an allergen

inflammation of the skin

eczema

inflammatory skin condition often with a serous discharge.

A protein found in the dead outer layer of the skin, nails, and hair is called

keratin

The least common type of skin cancer is

malignant melanoma

The base of the hair follicle is called the

matrix

The spread of disease from one part of the body to another is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. metastasis tactile malignancy melanoma

metastasis

The term that means the spread of a disease from one part of the body to another is

metastasis

Which of the following is considered a sensation protection for skin? skin is a physical barrier against injury, chemicals, ultraviolet rays, and toxins. nerve endings that detect touch, pressure, heat, cold, pain, and tissue injury. A network of capillaries in the skin opens up or dilates when the body is too hot so the blood can flow.

nerve endings that detect touch, pressure, heat, cold, pain, and tissue injury.

The accent in the word paronychia is on the _blank​_. Multiple choice question. par ah oh ee nick

nick

Lice eggs are called _blank​_. Multiple choice question. louse nits ova roe

nits

Which of the following combining forms means nail? Multiple choice question. onych/o myc/o nych/o chomy/o

onych/o

A class of medication used to treat lice is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. parasiticide antiviral antibacterial antifungal

parasiticide

An infection alongside the nail is a(n) _blank​_. Multiple choice question. paronychia onychia pilosis coniosis

paronychia

An infestation with lice is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. verruca necrotizing fasciitis cellulitis pediculosis

pediculosis

Another term for decubitus ulcer is _blank​_ sore. Multiple choice question. dermis canker burn pressure

pressure

The medical word for itching is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. nevi vesicle nevus pruritus

pruritus

Itchy, flaky, red patches of skin covered with white or silvery scales is indicative of _blank​_. Multiple choice question. eczema vitiligo psoriasis impetigo

psoriasis

What is the cause of decubitus ulcers? Multiple choice question. Pressure on bony projections for a prolonged period of time cuts off the blood supply to an area of skin and an ulcer forms. The cause is a tumor that starts in the lower layers of the skin and opens up to the surface causing a decubitus ulcer. A caustic chemical such as an acid gets on the skin and causes the ulcer. An allergenic agent irritates the skin and the decubitus ulcer is formed. The skin is infected with mites that itch, and the scratching causes ulcers.

ressure on bony projections for a prolonged period of time cuts off the blood supply to an area of skin and an ulcer forms.

Tinea capitis

ringworm in the scalp

The medical term for itch mites is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. lice scabies verruca candidiasis

scabies

excoriation

scratch marks

Excessive amount of sebum is called

seborrhea

A waxy secretion of the sebaceous glands is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. comedo sebum dandruff pus

sebum

Herpes-zoster is also known as _blank​_. Multiple choice question. shingles impetigo verrucas chickenpox

shingles

tch mites live and lay their eggs under the

skin

If cancerous cells have metastasized, then they have _blank​_. Multiple choice question. entered remission spread become benign been surgically removed

spread

atopy

state of hypersensitivity

Malignant melanoma arises from the melanocytes in the _blank​_. Multiple choice question. stratum corneum stratum spinosum stratum basale stratum granulosum

stratum basale

allergen

substance producing a hypersensitivity

A butterfly-shaped red rash across the bridge of the nose and on both cheeks is commonly seen in patients who suffer from _blank​_. Multiple choice question. collagen deficiency vitiligo itching and psoriasis systemic lupus erythematosus

systemic lupus erythematosus

Which of the following is an immune reaction directed against a person's own tissue? Multiple choice question. Rosacea Vitiligo Autoimmune Lupus

Autoimmune

The abbreviation for biopsy is

Bx

Retinoid

Can be used to treat severe acne

Which of the following is a cell producing a tough, horny protein in the process of differentiating into the dead cells of the stratum corneum? Statum Epithelial Melanin Keratinocyte

Keratinocyte

Which of the following is a malignant tumor formed from cells that produce the pigment melanin? Multiple choice question. Malignant Nevus Carcinoma Melanoma

Malignant

When squamous cell carcinoma can spread to the lymph nodes and that is called _blank​_. Multiple choice question. Keratinocytes Nevus Metastasize Lesion

Metastasize

Keratolytic

Peels away the stratum corneum

Select the functions of the skin below. Multiple select question. Protection Temperature regulation Excretion and secretion Water Resistance Sensation Regenerate tissue

Protection Temperature regulation Excretion and secretion Water Resistance Sensation

Antipruritic

Relieves itching

Anesthetics

Relieves pain

Another name for the platelets that help in clot formation is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. collagen thrombocytes fibrin macrophage

thrombocytes

Infection with Candida albicans is called _blank​_. Multiple choice question. louse scabies verruca thrush

thrush

excoriate

to scratch

The name of the route by which medication is administered through the skin by an adhesive patch applied to the skin is called

transdermal

An example of a xenograft would be _blank​_.

transplantation of pig heart tissue into a human heart

Factors that can compromise the skin's ability to function as an effective barrier include

trauma chemicals infection

In the rule of nines, all areas of the body are equal to 9% except for the genitals and the ventral and dorsal areas of the Multiple choice question. buttocks. trunk. abdomen. thighs.

trunk

A small sac containing liquid: for example, a blister is called a

vesicle

The condition that produces pale, irregular patches of skin is called

vitiligo

Which of the following combining forms means male? Multiple choice question. Seb/o Melan/o Gynec/o Andr/o

Andr/o

Which of the following is the nonliving epidermis at the base of the fingernails and toenails, and the outer layer of the hair? Multiple choice question. Albino Axilla Medulla Cuticle

Cuticle

Which of the following is a sore caused by lying down for long periods of time? Multiple choice question. Basal cell carcinoma Metastasis Nevus Decubitus ulcer

Decubitus ulcer

Antifungal

Eliminates or inhibits growth of fungi

Which of the following pigments are derived from melanin? Eumelanin Alopecia Pheomelanin Albinism

Eumelanin Pheomelanin

Describe an allograft. Multiple choice question. Graft using artificial skin produced in a lab Graft between the patient and another part of that patient's body Reason: This would be an autograft. Graft between the patient and an animal, such as a pig Graft between the patient and another person, such as a cadaver

Graft between the patient and another person, such as a cadaver

Sweat, or perspiration, is composed of which of the following? Multiple select question. Sodium chloride Water Follicles Fats

Sodium chloride Water

Plastic Surgeons

Specialists in facial and body defects

Dermatologists

Specialists in skin

Estheticians

Specialists in skincare therapy

Cosmetic Surgeon

Specialists in surgical and medical procedures

Which of the following arises from keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum? Multiple choice question. Basal cell carcinoma Melanoma Squamous cell carcinoma Mole

Squamous cell carcinoma

Which of the following arises from keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum? Multiple choice question. Squamous cell carcinoma Melanoma Basal cell carcinoma Mole

Squamous cell carcinoma

The correct pronunciation of the term eumelanin is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. YOU-male-oh-nine EWE-male-oh-nine YOU-mel-ah-nin ewe-MALE-ah-nin

YOU-male-oh-nine

The prefix trans- in transdermal means _blank​_. Multiple choice question. beneath above across or through pertaining to

across or through

The correct pronunciation of alopecia is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. al-oh-PEE-shah allow-PEE-sea-a a-LOW-pea-sea-a A-LOP-ease-a

al-oh-PEE-shah

The term for destroying or preventing the growth of bacteria is called

antibacterial

Tinea pedis

athlete's foot

Vitiligo is believed to have an _blank​_ etiology. Multiple choice question. viral unknown bacterial autoimmune

autoimmune

An infection composed of many furuncles in a small area, often on the back of the neck is called

carbuncle

The term that means a malignant epithelial tumor is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. carcinoma dermatoma epithelioma mesothelioma squamousoma

carcinoma

Infection of subcutaneous connective tissue is _blank​_. Multiple choice question. verruca necrotizing fasciitis cellulitis pediculosis

cellulitis

Varicella-zoster is also known as _blank​_. Multiple select question. verrucas shingles impetigo chickenpox

chickenpox shingles

Jock itch is also referred to as tinea

cruis

The process of using swabs to take samples from lesions and then implant them in a growth medium to diagnose certain viruses and bacteria is called _blank​_. Multiple choice question. hypopigmentation cultures diascopy biopsy

cultures