Ch 10 - review exercises Flashcards by Vickey Mathis

Pruritus is commonly called..?

a. hair loss
b. dry skin
c. itching
d. pus

c. itching

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Skin redness is called…?

a. cellulitis
b. erythema
c. scleroderma
d. scarring

b. erythema

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Hypersensitivity reaction in animals involving pruritus with secondary dermatitis is called…?

a. atrophy
b. allergen
c. antigen
d. atopy

d. atopy

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Hair loss resulting in hairless patches or complete lack of hair is called…?

a. shedding
b. leison
c. alopecia
d. plaque

c. alopecia

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Occupation and dwelling of parasites on the external skin surfaces is called..?

a. parasitism
b. ectoparasites
c. infestation
d. myiasis

c. infestation

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A skin disease containing pus is..?

a. pyometra
b. pyoderma
c. pyoerythema
d. pyosis

b. pyoderma

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Producing or containing pus is called…?

a. abscess
b. purulent
c. mucocutaneous
d. polyp

b. purulent

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Inflammation of connective tissue is…?

a. connectitis
b. dermatitis
c. cutaneitis
d. cellulitis

d. cellulitis

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Putrefaction is ..?

a. foul-smelling decay
b. homogenation
c. granulomatous
d. cellulitis

a. foul-smelling decay

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Large tactile hair is…?

a. sensogenic
b. plantigrade
c. vibrissa
d. cerumen

vibrissa

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A skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum (oil) is known as…?

a. alopecia
b. seborrhea
c. hemangioma
d. abscess

b. seborrhea

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The term for a skin flake is …?

a. patch
b. crust
c. scale
d. wheal

c. scale

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Which term means skin paleness?

a. petechiae
b. pallor
c. pustule
d. purpura

b. pallor

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The protein that provides skin with its waterproofing properties is known as…?

a. dermis
b. squamous
c. sebum
d. keratin

d. keratin

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Removal of tissue and foreign material to aid healing is…?

a. cauterization
b. cryosurgery
c. debridement
d. laser treatment

c. debridement

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A localized collection of pus is a(n)…?

a. bleb
b. abscess
c. nodule
d. vesicle

b. abscess

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A benign growth of fat cells is known as a(n)…?

a. sarcoma
b. carcinoma
c. lipoma
d. adoma

c. lipoma

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Which term means pertaining to dead tissue…?

a. abrasion
b. carbuncle
c. purulent
d. necrotic

d. necrotic

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A tumor of growth of pigmented skin is a(n)…?

a. melanoma
b. ecthyma
c. exanthema
d. eczema

a. melanoma

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hive

urticicaria

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hot spot

acute moist dermatitis

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fatty tumor

lipoma

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pale

pallor

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blister

vesicle

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scar

cicatrix

oil

sebum

scrape

abrasion

boil

furuncle

redness

erythema

itching

pruritus

flake

scale

warts

verrucae

allergic dermatitis

atopy

hornless

polled

crack

fissure

adipocytes

fat cells

dermis

middle layer of skin

epidermis

most superficial layer of skin

subcutaneous

deepest layer of the skin

collagen

protein material found in skin, hair, and nails

pus

inflammatory product made up of leukocytes, cell debris, and fluid

urticaria

hives

carcinoma

malignant neoplasm of epithelial tissue

sudoriferous glands

sweat glands

sebaceous glands

oil glands

Cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o and -derma means...?

skin

Pil/i, pil/o, and trich/o means...?

hair

The dermis and corium are names for ...?

2nd layer of skin

The subcutaneous and hypodermis are names for ..?

the third skin layer of skin

A cyst, vesicle, pustule, and bulla are all...?

surface lesions

Which word is spelled correctly and means itching... a. pruritis b. pruritus c. puritis

b. pruritus

Which word is spelled correctly and means buildup of sebum and keratin in a pore.... a. komedo b. comedo c. comedoe

b. comedo

Which word is spelled correctly and means hair loss resulting in hairless areas...? a. alopecia b. ahlopesia c. alopecea

a. alopecia

Which word is spelled correctly and means production and secretion of sweat...? a. hidrosis b. hydrosis c. hihdrosis

a. hidrosis

Which word is spelled correctly and means common term for skin disease caused by mites..? a. manje b. mainge c. mange

c. mange

What means accidental cut into the skin

laceration

What means removal of a piece of a tumor or lesion for examination

incisional biopsy

What means growth from mucous membrane

polyp

What means dermis under the nail or hoof that has a blood supply and is sensitive

quick

What means small, pinpoint hemorrhage

petechia

What means closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material

cyst

What means earwax

cerumen

What means pertaining to falling off

exfoliative

What means contained within a limited area

circumscribed

What means normal hair loss

shedding

What means localized collection of pus

abscess

What means permanent structure originating from the skull

horn

What means secondary hairs that are soft, thin,and wavy

undercoat

What means superficial fungal infection of the claw

onychomycosis

What means small area of healing tissue

granuloma

What means fat cell

adipocyte

What means act of hair standing upright

piloerection

What means condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin that causes bruising

purpura

What means decreased response to an allergen

hyposensitization

What means destruction of tissue using electric current, heat, or chemicals

cauterization

What means widespread

diffuse

What means within a well-defined area

localized

What means pertaining to touch

tactile

What means injury that does not break the skin

contusion

What means abnormal condition of epidermal overgrowth and thickening

keratosis

What means inflammation of the skin

dermatitis

What means inflammation of the ear

otitis

What means microscopic examination of skin to check for mites

skin scrapes

What means a doctor who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the skin.

dermatologist

What means atopy

allergies

What means intradermal skin testing

skin layer injection of test substances

What means hypoallergenic

decreased allergens in food

What means hyposensitization

decrease sensitivity to an allergan

What means pyoderma

skin disease containing pus

What means IM

intramuscular

What means ruminating

how cows digest

What means PE

physical examination

What means HR

heart rate

What means RR

respiratory rate

What means palpation

touching area of swelling

What means abscess

localized collection of pus

What means lancing

cut into the skin

What means antiseptic

a medicine that disinfects (cleans) wounds of bacteria