Ch 16 Test

Question 1

Half-moon-shaped white area at the base of a nail

Answer 1

Lunula

Question 2

A structural protein found in skin and connective tissue is

Answer 2

Collagen

Question 3

A black pigment found in the epidermis

Answer 3

Melanin

Question 4

The deepest region of the epidermis is the

Answer 4

Basal layer

Question 5

The outermost layer of the epidermis, which consists of flattened, keratinized cells, is the

Answer 5

Stratum corneum

Question 6

An oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands

Answer 6

Sebum

Question 7

The middle layer of the skin is

Answer 7

Dermis

Question 8

A hard, protein material found in epidermis, hair, and nails

Answer 8

Keratin

Question 9

A band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate

Answer 9

Cuticle

Question 10

The outermost layer of skin

Answer 10

Epidermis

Question 11

Profuse sweating

Answer 11

Diaphoresis

Question 12

Excessive secretion from sebaceous glands

Answer 12

Seborrhea

Question 13

Inflammation and swelling of soft tissue around a nail

Answer 13

Paronychia

Question 14

Burning sensation (pain) in skin

Answer 14

Causalgia

Question 15

Surgical repair of the skin

Answer 15

Dermatoplasty

Question 16

Pertaining to under the skin

Answer 16

Subcutaneous

Question 17

Abnormal condition of lack of sweat

Answer 17

Anhidrosis

Question 18

Abnormal condition of dry, scaly skin

Answer 18

Ichthyosis

Question 19

Loosening of the epidermis

Answer 19

Epidermolysis

Question 20

Yellow tumor

Answer 20

Xanthoma

Question 21

Pertaining to under the nail

Answer 21

Subungual

Question 22

Abnormal condition of fungus in the hair

Answer 22

Trichomycosis

Question 23

Abnormal condition of nail fungus

Answer 23

Onychomycosis

Question 24

Removal of wrinkles

Answer 24

Rhytidectomy

Question 25

Baldness

Answer 25

Alopecia

Question 26

Itching

Answer 26

Pruritus

Question 27

Blackhead

Answer 27

Comedo

Question 28

Small, pinpoint hemorrhages

Answer 28

Petechiae

Question 29

Contagious parasitic infection with intense pruritus

Answer 29

Scabies

Question 30

Measles

Answer 30

Rubeola

Question 31

Chickenpox

Answer 31

Varicella

Question 32

Thickened cicatrix (scar)

Answer 32

Keloid

Question 33

White patches on mucous membrane of tongue or inner cheek

Answer 33

Leukoplakia

Question 34

Characterized by a rash

Answer 34

Exanthematous

Question 35

Large blisters

Answer 35

Bullae

Question 36

Colored pigmentation of skin(mole)

Answer 36

Nevus

Question 37

Sac of fluid and hair over sacral region

Answer 37

Pilonidial cyst

Question 38

Acute allergic reaction in which hives develop

Answer 38

Urticaria

Question 39

A fat cell is..

Answer 39

Adipocyte

Question 40

Fungal skin infection

Answer 40

Tinea

Question 41

Chronic disease of silver scales

Answer 41

Psoriasis

Question 42

Necrosis of skin tissue resulting from ischemia

Answer 42

Gangrene

Question 43

Chronic or acute inflammatory skin disease with erythematous, pustular, or papular lesions

Answer 43

Eczema

Question 44

Contagious, infectious pyoderma

Answer 44

Impetigo

Question 45

Bedsore

Answer 45

Decubitus ulcer

Question 46

Dried serum and cellular debris

Answer 46

Crust

Question 47

Fluid or semisolid filled sac

Answer 47

Cyst

Question 48

Wearing away, loss of epidermis

Answer 48

Erosion

Question 49

Slit, groove

Answer 49

Fissure

Question 50

Discolored, flat

Answer 50

Macule

Question 51

solid, elevated mass, more than 1 cm

Answer 51

Nodule

Question 52

Small, solid elevation

Answer 52

Papule

Question 53

Growth

Answer 53

Polyp

Question 54

Pus-filled

Answer 54

Pustule

Question 55

Open sore, erosion

Answer 55

Ulcer

Question 56

Clear fluid, blister

Answer 56

Vesicle

Question 57

Smooth, slightly elevated, edema

Answer 57

Wheal