Chapter 3, Multiple Choice

The term for a regular scar (not hypertrophic) is: a. cicatrix b. eschar c. comedo d. keloid

A

This condition is frequently called a bedsore or pressure sore. a. decubitus ulcer b. cellulitis c. ichthyosis d. gangrene

A

This infection is commonly called chicken-pox. a. varicella b. rubella c. vitiligo d. tinea

A

Where are apocrine sweat glands located? a. underarm area b. palms and soles c. around the lips d. arms and legs

A

Which glands are associated with hair follicles? a. sebaceous glands b. fat glands c. sweat glands d. apocrine glands

A

Which is NOT an accessory organ to the skin? a. sensory receptor b. hair c. nail d. sweatgland

A

Which of the following statements regarding melanin is NOT true? a. causes the formation of wrinkles b. gives skin its color c. protects agains ultraviolet rays d. protects agains skin cancer

A

Which of the following structures is NOT housed in the dermis? a. nails b. hair follicles c. sebaceous glands d. nerve fibers

A

Which surface lesion is a small, solid, circular, raised spot? a. papule b. pustule c. cyst d. macule

A

Which surface lesion is a torn or jagged wound? a. laceration b. macule c. fissure d. ulcer

A

Which term is misspelled? a. luekoderma b. erythroderma c. scleroderma d. xeroderma

A

Which term means abnormal condition of excessive sweat? a. hyperhidrosis b. ahidrosis c. anhidrosis d. hypohidrosis

A

Which term refers to the bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin? a. ecchymosis b. petechiae c. vitiligo d. purpura

A

A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark or mole is called a: a. keloid b. nevus c. ecchymosis d. eschar

B

Hair fibers are composed of: a. melanin b. keratin c. collagen d. lipocytes

B

Nails are connected to the tissue underneath by the: a. nail body b. nail bed c. nail root d. cuticle

B

This ischemic condition has developed a secondary pus-producing infection. a. psoriasis b. wet gangrene c. furuncle d. dry gangrene

B

Which cancerous lesion is frequently seen in immunodeficient patients? a. malignant melanoma b. Kaposi's sacrcoma c. basal cell carcinoma d. squamous cell carcinoma

B

Which is the most superficial layer of skin? a. subcutaneious layer b. epidermis c. dermis d. corium

B

Which of the following statements regarding sebaceous glands is NOT true? a. These glands are found in the dermis b. These glands secrete oil into a duct c. These glands secrete less oil as we age d. These glands play a role in adolescent acne

B

Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true? a. The dermis has a good blood supply b. The dermis is between the hypodermis and subcutaneous layer c. The term dermis means true skin d. The dermis houses sweat glands

B

Which surface lesion is a blister? a. pustule b. vesicle c. papule d. wheal

B

Which surface lesion is a small, round, swollen area, typically an allergic reaction? a. vesicle b. wheal c. pusule d. papule

B

Which term is misspelled? a. dermatologist b. melenocyte c. lipectomy d. ungula

B

Which term means red skin? a. cyanoderma b. erythroderma c. melanoderma d. leukoderma

B

Which term means softening of the nails? a. onychomycosis b. onychomalacia c. onychosclerosis d. onychostenosis

B

Which term specifically means abnormal condition of the skin? a. dermatopathy b. dermatosis c. dermatoplasty d. dermatitis

B

You would find collagen fibers in which layer of skin? a. epidermis b. dermis c. subcutaneous layer d. all layers

B

Acne _____is the common form of acne seen in teenagers. a. rosacea b. verruca c. vulgaris d. impetigo

C

Hair grows towards the surface within the: a. hair shaft b. hair root c. hair follicle d. hair cuticle

C

The ______is a portion of the nail that is clipped when it grows too long. a. nail root b. cuticle c. free edge d. nail bed

C

The term for profuse sweating is: a. anhidrosis b. contusion c. diaphoresis d. keratosis

C

Which condition is also called hives? a. purulent b. pruritus c. urticaria d. verruca

C

Which is NOT a function of the skin? a. temperature regulation b. protection agains pathogens c. absorb nutrients d. housing sensory receptors

C

Which of the following conditions is a lice infestation? a. scabies b. ichthyosis c. pediculosis d. varicella

C

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? a. epidermis-thin outer membrane layer b. melanin-gives skin its color c. keratin-intermost layer, containing fatty tissue d. dermis-fibrous connective tissue layer

C

Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly? a. hair-composed of keratin b. nails-grow longer from the root c. sweat glands-secrete sebum to cool the skin d. sebaceous glands-secrete into hair follicle

C

Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true? a. The dermis is also called the corium b. The dermis is composed of fibrous connective tissue c. The dermis contains a large amount of adipose tissue d. The dermis houses sensory receptors

C

Which surface lesion is a flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface? a. papule b. wheal c. macule d. vesicle

C

Which term is misspelled? a. onychomycosis b. rhytidoplasty c. hyperhydrosis d. subcutaneous

C

Which term means a scraping away of the skin surface by friction? a. cicatrix b. contusion c. abrasion d. keratosis

C

Which term means baldness? a. onychia b. impetigo c. alopecia d. vitiligo

C

Which term means pertaining to within the skin? a. epidermal b. hypodermal c. intradermal d. interdermal

C

Which term means surgical removal of wrinkles? a. rhytidotomy b. rhytidoplasty c. rhytidectomy d. rhytidostomy

C

The term for excessive hair growth over the body is: a. hyperemia b. nevus c. hyperhidrosis d. hirsutism

D

This condition is commonly called athlete's foot. a. rubella b. tinea capitis c. scabies d. tinea pedis

D

Which condition is commonly called warts? a. nevus b. keratosis c. purpura d. verruca

D

Which of the following is a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin? a. carbuncle b. vitiligo c. eczema d. albinism

D

Which of the following lesions does NOT have pus? a. pustule b. abcess c. furuncle d. papule

D

Which of the following statements regarding sweat glands is NOT true? a. These glands secrete sweat into a duct b. Sweat contains a small amount of waste products c. Perspiration cools the body d. These glands play a role in adolescent acne

D

Which of the following statements regarding the epidermis is not true? a. It is composed of stratified squamous epithelium b. The deepest layer is the basal layer c. As skin cells die they become filled with a hard protein called keratin d. Melanocytes give skin its pink color

D

Which of the following statements regarding the subcutaneous layer is NOT true? a. This layer is also called the hypodermis b. This layer is composed primarily of lipocytes c. This layer acts as an insulation against cold d. This layer houses sensory receptors

D

Which term does NOT refer to an abnormal skin color? a. cyanosis b. erythema c. pallor d. keratosis

D

Which term means fatty growth? a. lipectomy b. adiposis c. adipopathy d. lipoma

D

Which term means hard skin? a. erythroderma b. xeroderma c. ichthyoderma d. scleroderma

D