CH 12

Question 1

An injury that does not break the skin and is characterized by swelling, discoloration, and pain is known as a/an ____________________.

Answer 1

contusion

Question 2

The group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin is known as ____________________.

Answer 2

ichthyosis

Question 3

A localized allergic response caused by contact with an irritant or allergen is known as contact ____________________.

Answer 3

dermatitis

Question 4

A keloid is a normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound.

Answer 4

false

Question 5

Which abnormal sac contains fluid or semisolid material?

Answer 5

cyst

Question 6

Histamine is released in response to an injury.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

____ is the destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells, such as warts or tumors, through the application of extreme cold by using liquid nitrogen.

Answer 7

Cryosurgery

Question 8

Albinism is a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

An open sore or erosion of the skin membrane resulting in tissue loss is known as a/an ____________________.

Answer 9

ulcer

Question 10

Which form of skin cancer is derived from cells capable of forming melanin?

Answer 10

malignant melanoma

Question 11

Blepharoplasty is commonly known as a face-lift.

Answer 11

false

Question 12

lesion formed by buildup of sedum

Answer 12

comedo

Question 13

cyst containing yellow, fatty material

Answer 13

sebaceous cyst

Question 14

overproduction of sedum

Answer 14

seborrhea

Question 15

skin inflammation do to overproduction of sedum

Answer 15

seborrheic dermatitis

Question 16

benign, flesh-colored skin growth

Answer 16

seborrheic keratosis

Question 17

The medical term describing any fungal infection of the nail is ____________________.

Answer 17

onychomycosis

Question 18

The subcutaneous layer is made up of loose connective tissue and ____________________ tissue.

Answer 18

adipose

Question 19

A ____ is a cracklike sore.

Answer 19

fissure

Question 20

The medical term for the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin is ____.

Answer 20

purpura

Question 21

An abscess is a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a bacterial infection.

Answer 21

true

Question 22

white

Answer 22

albin/o

Question 23

sweat

Answer 23

hidr/o

Question 24

black

Answer 24

melan/o

Question 25

nail

Answer 25

onych/o

Question 26

dry

Answer 26

xer/o

Question 27

____ is a common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks.

Answer 27

Psoriasis

Question 28

Which procedure is the replacement of damaged skin with healthy tissue taken from a donor site on the patient's body?

Answer 28

dermatoplasty

Question 29

Which condition is a raised birthmark made up of newly formed blood vessels?

Answer 29

strawberry hemangioma

Question 30

The epidermis does not contain any blood vessels or connective tissue.

Answer 30

true

Question 31

An injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away is known as a/an ____________________.

Answer 31

abrasion

Question 32

abrasion

Answer 32

vulgaris

Question 33

Which condition of the nose responds to laser treatment?

Answer 33

rhinophyma

Question 34

The ____________________ are specialized cells within the basal layer that contain pigment.

Answer 34

melanocytes

Question 35

The medical term for the partial or complete loss of hair on the scalp is ____________________.

Answer 35

alopecia

Question 36

A ____ -degree burn involves blisters and damage to the epidermis and dermis.

Answer 36

second