Chapter 12 Quiz: Integumentary System Flashcards

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pressure sore

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ulcerated area in which prolonged pressure has caused tissue death.

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2
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wheal

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small bumps that itches

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urticaria

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hives or itchy wheals that are caused by an allergic reaction

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4
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melanosis

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condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in different parts of the body

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5
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skin tags

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small benign polyps that hang from the body by fine stalks.

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sebaceous glands

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located in the dermis layer of the skin and are closely associated with hair follicles.

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chloasma

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pigmentation disorder that is commonly known as the mask of pregnancy

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cryosurgery

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

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impetigo

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highly contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly occurs in children. Isolated pustules that crust and rupture

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10
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cauterization

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is destruction of the tissue by burning

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11
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onychocryptosis

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ingrown toenail

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12
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abscess

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closed pocket containing pus that is cause by a bacterial infection

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13
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purpura

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

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14
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ecchymosis

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bruise

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15
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malignant melanoma

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form of skin cancer is derived from cells capable of forming melanin.

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albino/o

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hidr/o

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melan/o

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onych/o

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xer/o

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albinism

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deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair or eyes

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contact dermatitis

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localized allergic response caused by contact with an irritant or allergen

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sclerotherapy

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treatment of spider veins by injecting saline into vein. Solution causes vein to become irritated and disappear

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hyperhidrosis

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excessive sweating in one area or over the whole body

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hirsutism
presence of excessive body and facial hair in women usually occurring in a male pattern
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onychomycosis
fungal infection of the nail
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adipose
subcutaneous layer is made of loose connective tissue
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anhidrosis
lacking sweat
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diaphoresis
profuse sweating
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hidrosis
production and excretion of sweat
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hyperhidrosis
excessive sweating
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miliaria
heat rash
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seborrheic keratosis
benign skin growth that has a waxy or pasted on look and occurs more commonly among elderly
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lupus erythematosus
autoimmune disorder that is characterized by red, scaly rash on face and upper trunk
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debridement
removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and promote healing.
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contusion
injury that does not break the skin and is characterized by swelling discoloration and pain
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botox
neurotoxin that temporarily blocks the nerve signals to the injected muscle
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melanocytes
specialized cells within the basal layer that contain pigment
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