Capter 8 - Skin Physiology

Question 0

tiny openings that allow sweat or sebum to pass though the surface of the skin are called

Answer 0

pores

Question 1

the study of the skin’s functions referred to as

Answer 1

skin physiology

Question 2

which of the following provides the body with its first line of defense against infection by identifying foreign substances in the skin

Answer 2

immune cells

Question 3

a complex mixture of fatty acids that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable is known as

Answer 3

sebum

Question 4

which of the following layer of skin is known as the protective layer

Answer 4

epidermis

Question 5

the epidermis is primarily composed of

Answer 5

keratinocytes

Question 6

with of the following is the toughest layer of the epidermis

Answer 6

stratum corneum

Question 7

keratinocytes on the surface of the skin remain tightly interconnected by intercellular connections called

Answer 7

desmosomes

Question 8

“spiny” irregularly shaped cells are located in the

Answer 8

stratum spinosum

Question 9

the layer of skin in which the cells are more regularly shaped and resemble man tiny granules is the

Answer 9

stratum granulosum

Question 10

a strong protein substance that, when broken down, forms bundles that strengthen and give structure to the skin is

Answer 10

collagen

Question 11

which of the following is referred to as the “true skin?”

Answer 11

dermis

Question 12

which of the following is NOT a receptor of sensation in the dermal layer of the skin

Answer 12

• mast cells
• Ruffini’s corpuscles
• krause’s end bulbs
• meissner’s corpuscles

Question 13

what do sudoriferous glands produce

Answer 13

sweat

Question 14

apocrine glands are located on all of the following parts of the body EXCEPT the

Answer 14

feet

Question 15

eccrine glands are most abundant in all of the following areas EXCEPT the

Answer 15

underarm area

Question 16

what is the male hormone that influence the production of sebum

Answer 16

androgen

Question 17

what is the structure that insulates and acts as a shock absorber to protect the bones

Answer 17

subcutaneous layer

Question 18

what is the name of the connective tissue that holds bones to other bones to form joints

Answer 18

ligaments

Question 19

which of the following is not a form of tissue found in the skin

Answer 19

keratinocytes

Question 20

which of the following is NOT a type of sensory cell

Answer 20

microphages
pain receptors
thermoreceptors
pacinian corpuscles

Question 21

the removal of dead skin that stimulates new cell growth is called

Answer 21

exfoliation

Question 22

which of the following refers to a change in the structure of the skin tissue

Answer 22

lesion

Question 23

which secondary lesion is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore

Answer 23

crust

Question 24

a hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the skin, characterized by dry, sensitive, irritated skin is called

Answer 24

atopic dermatitis

Question 25

an allergic reaction that produces an eruption of wheals is known as

Answer 25

hives

Question 26

which of the following is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an eruptive, blister like cluster

Answer 26

herpes zoster

Question 27

warts are most commonly found on the following areas of the body EXCEPT the

Answer 27

- feet - legs - hands - fingers

Question 28

a chronic inflammatory condition of the face in which the small capillaries of the face become dilated and inflamed is called

Answer 28

rosacea

Question 29

acne can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT

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- genetics - emotional stress - hormonal changes - eating too much chocolate

Question 30

what is another or a whitehead

Answer 30

closed comedo

Question 31

which of the following is NOT a myth of acne

Answer 31

acne can be cleared up

Question 32

which of the following is an ingredient used to dry, exfoliate and help in killing bacteria

Answer 32

benzoyl peroxide

Question 33

a foul smelling perspiration caused by the yeast and bacteria that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin is called

Answer 33

bromidrosis

Question 34

which of the following are small elevated growths that can easily be removed by a physician

Answer 34

skin tags

Question 35

a birthmark or congenital mole is called a

Answer 35

nevus

Question 36

a freckle is called a

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lentigo

Question 37

which of the following is a term used to identify a rapid onse of an intense and severe condition

Answer 37

acute

Question 38

the term used to describe symptoms that are frequent and continuing is

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chronic

Question 39

a swelling of tissue or skin caused by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues is called

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edema

Question 40

which of the following is the term for the buildup of skin cells on the epidermis

Answer 40

keratosis

Question 41

an inflammation in the skin that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin, is known as

Answer 41

pruritus

Question 42

which of the following describes a disease that is active internally throughout the body system

Answer 42

systemic disease

Question 43

what does intrinsic aging indicate

Answer 43

natural aging process

Question 44

which of the following is the number one factor in extrinsic aging

Answer 44

amount of sun exposure