7 Dermatology

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The outermost layer of the skin is the: 7-1 subcutaneous. dermis. epidermis. sebaceous.

The outermost layer of the skin is the: 7-1 subcutaneous. dermis. epidermis. sebaceous.

The epithelium: covers the external surface of the body. 7-1 covers the external surface of the body. includes the mucous membranes. lines cavities. does all of the above.

The epithelium: covers the external surface of the body. 7-1 covers the external surface of the body. includes the mucous membranes. lines cavities. does all of the above.

The deepest layer of the epidermis is the: 7-1 basal layer. melanin layer. keratin layer. dermal layer.

The deepest layer of the epidermis is the: 7-1 basal layer. melanin layer. keratin layer. dermal layer.

The word melanocyte means: 7-4 red cell. yellow cell. black cell. white cell.

The word melanocyte means: 7-4 red cell. yellow cell. black cell. white cell.

The sebaceous glands are found in the epidermis. 7-1 True False

The sebaceous glands are found in the epidermis. 7-1 True False

Oil secreted by oil glands in the dermis is known as: 7-1 sweat. sebaceous. sebum. melanin.

Oil secreted by oil glands in the dermis is known as: 7-1 sweat. sebaceous. sebum. melanin.

lunula. elastin. follicle. cuticle. The layer of dead skin that arises from the epidermis around the proximal end of the nail is the: 7-1 lunula. elastin. follicle. cuticle.

lunula. elastin. follicle. cuticle. The layer of dead skin that arises from the epidermis around the proximal end of the nail is the: 7-1 lunula. elastin. follicle. cuticle.

collagen. dermatome. systemic. anaphylaxis. A specific area of the skin that sends sensory information to the spinal cord is a/an: 7-1 collagen. dermatome. systemic. anaphylaxis.

collagen. dermatome. systemic. anaphylaxis. A specific area of the skin that sends sensory information to the spinal cord is a/an: 7-1 collagen. dermatome. systemic. anaphylaxis.

Cells from plant and animal sources, dust, chemicals, and drugs may be: 7-2 allergens. integument. dermatomes. all of the above.

Cells from plant and animal sources, dust, chemicals, and drugs may be: 7-2 allergens. integument. dermatomes. all of the above.

local reaction. allergy. anaphylaxis. allergen. A severe systemic reaction that may occur when allergens are inhaled, ingested, or injected into a hypersensitive person is called a/an: 7-2 local reaction. allergy. anaphylaxis. allergen.

local reaction. allergy. anaphylaxis. allergen. A severe systemic reaction that may occur when allergens are inhaled, ingested, or injected into a hypersensitive person is called a/an: 7-2 local reaction. allergy. anaphylaxis. allergen.

White hair in older people occurs because: 7-1 melanin changes its pigment color. the hair follicles die. the skin becomes albino. melanocytes die.

White hair in older people occurs because: 7-1 melanin changes its pigment color. the hair follicles die. the skin becomes albino. melanocytes die.

Adipocere is formed in: 7-1 lipocytes in the fat. a dead body. the ridges of a fingerprint. the subcutaneous tissues.

Adipocere is formed in: 7-1 lipocytes in the fat. a dead body. the ridges of a fingerprint. the subcutaneous tissues.

The epidermis is located ________ the dermis. 7-1 below. around. within. above.

The epidermis is located ________ the dermis. 7-1 below. around. within. above.

The constant shedding of dead skin cells is known as ________. 7-1 subcutaneous. exfoliation. lunula. epithelium.

The constant shedding of dead skin cells is known as ________. 7-1 subcutaneous. exfoliation. lunula. epithelium.

Which type of burn does not cause blisters? 7-3 First degree Second degree Third degree All burns cause blisters

Which type of burn does not cause blisters? 7-3 First degree Second degree Third degree All burns cause blisters

Any inflammation of the skin is known as: 7-3 a lesion. edema. an infection. dermatitis.

Any inflammation of the skin is known as: 7-3 a lesion. edema. an infection. dermatitis.

A sliding injury that pulls off the epidermis is known as a/an: 7-3 abrasion. callus. hemorrhage. abscess.

A sliding injury that pulls off the epidermis is known as a/an: 7-3 abrasion. callus. hemorrhage. abscess

Larger blisters that occur after a burn are: 7-3 wheals. lacerations. bullae. ulcers.

Larger blisters that occur after a burn are: 7-3 wheals. lacerations. bullae. ulcers.

In the phrase decubitus ulcer, decubitus means: 7-3 tumor. deep sore. skin layer. lying down

In the phrase decubitus ulcer, decubitus means: 7-3 tumor. deep sore. skin layer. lying down.

Large abscesses with connecting channels under the skin form a/an: 7-3 carbuncle. ulcer. laceration. lipoma.

Large abscesses with connecting channels under the skin form a/an: 7-3 carbuncle. ulcer. laceration. lipoma.

A congenital growth composed of dilated blood vessels is known as a/an: 7-3 hemorrhage. hematoma. hemangioma. malignant melanoma.

A congenital growth composed of dilated blood vessels is known as a/an: 7-3 hemorrhage. hematoma. hemangioma. malignant melanoma.

Examples of a nevi are: hemangioma and lipoma. freckles and macules. 7-3 hemangioma and lipoma. freckles and macules. tinea corpora and warts. port-wine stains and moles.

Examples of a nevi are: hemangioma and lipoma. freckles and macules. 7-3 hemangioma and lipoma. freckles and macules. tinea corpora and warts. port-wine stains and moles.

A comedo is a: 7-3 whitehead. wart. blackhead. freckle.

A comedo is a: 7-3 whitehead. wart. blackhead. freckle.

Severe acne rosacea that enlarges the nose is called: 7-3 rhinophyma. alopecia. psoriasis. lipoma.

Severe acne rosacea that enlarges the nose is called: 7-3 rhinophyma. alopecia. psoriasis. lipoma.

The medical word for the infant disease cradle cap is: 7-3 alopecia. kaposi's sarcoma. eczema. onychomycosis.

The medical word for the infant disease cradle cap is: 7-3 alopecia. kaposi's sarcoma. eczema. onychomycosis.

lipoma. diaphoresis. psoriasis. cellulitis. Excessive sweating (due to a serious medical disease such as myocardial infarction) is known as: 7-3 lipoma. diaphoresis. psoriasis. cellulitis.

lipoma. diaphoresis. psoriasis. cellulitis. Excessive sweating (due to a serious medical disease such as myocardial infarction) is known as: 7-3 lipoma. diaphoresis. psoriasis. cellulitis.

A lipoma is a tumor composed of: 7-3 fat. keratin. blood vessels. dermis.

A lipoma is a tumor composed of: 7-3 fat. keratin. blood vessels. dermis.

Male pattern baldness is a type of: 7-3 acne rosacea. dermatitis. lesion. alopecia.

Male pattern baldness is a type of: 7-3 acne rosacea. dermatitis. lesion. alopecia.

Select the misspelled word. 7-6 Curettage Eskar Pruritus Intradermal

Select the misspelled word. 7-6 Curettage Eskar (Eschar) Pruritus Intradermal

Alopecia is the opposite of: 7-3 jaundice. an ulcer. hirsutism. anesthesia.

Alopecia is the opposite of: 7-3 jaundice. an ulcer. hirsutism. anesthesia.

Which of these combining forms means dead? 7-4 Cutane/o- Necr/o- Seb/o- Ungu/o-

Which of these combining forms means dead? 7-4 Cutane/o- Necr/o- Seb/o- Ungu/o-

Infestation with lice is known as: 7-3 pediculosis. eschar. pruritus. cyanosis.

Infestation with lice is known as: 7-3 pediculosis. eschar. pruritus. cyanosis.

The loss of skin pigment in large patches is known as: 7-3 cyanosis. ecchymosis. vitiligo. albinism.

The loss of skin pigment in large patches is known as: 7-3 cyanosis. ecchymosis. vitiligo. albinism.

Cryosurgery uses ________ to remove skin lesions. 7-3 cold. heat. chemicals all of the above.

Cryosurgery uses ________ to remove skin lesions. 7-3 cold. heat. chemicals. all of the above.

A dermatome is: used to make a cut to form a skin graft. 7-3 used to make a cut to form a skin graft. a skin area that sends sensory information to the spinal cord. a surgical instrument. all of the above.

A dermatome is: used to make a cut to form a skin graft. 7-3 used to make a cut to form a skin graft. a skin area that sends sensory information to the spinal cord. a surgical instrument. all of the above.

The definition of guarding or protecting refers to the word part: 7-4 Phylact/o- Sensitiv/o- Cutane/o- Lip/o-

The definition of guarding or protecting refers to the word part: 7-4 Phylact/o- Sensitiv/o- Cutane/o- Lip/o-

Which two combining forms mean nail? 7-4 Ungu/o- and onych/o- Lip/o- and adip/o- Pil/o- and trich/o- Derm/o- and diaphor/o-

Which two combining forms mean nail? 7-4 Ungu/o- and onych/o- Lip/o- and adip/o- Pil/o- and trich/o- Derm/o- and diaphor/o-

All of these combining forms mean skin EXCEPT: 7-4 Cutane/o- Dermat/o- Adip/o- Integument/o-

All of these combining forms mean skin EXCEPT: 7-4 Cutane/o- Dermat/o- Adip/o- Integument/o-

The combining form ungu/o- means: 7-4 skin. oil gland. dermis. nail.

The combining form ungu/o- means: 7-4 skin. oil gland. dermis. nail.