Chapter 5 The Integumentary System

Question 1

integumentary system

Answer 1

the entire surface area of the body

Question 2

dermis

Answer 2

inner layer of connective tissues

Question 3

epidermis

Answer 3

outer layer of epithelium

Question 4

subcutaneous

Answer 4

below the skin

Question 5

what is the primary function of the skin?

Answer 5

protection

Question 6

dermatology

Answer 6

medical field that specializes in the health and disease of the integumentary system

Question 7

abrasion

Answer 7

superficial wound

Question 8

abscess

Answer 8

elevation of the skin containing a cavity

Question 9

cellulite

Answer 9

uneven surfaces of the skin created by subcutaneous fat deposition

Question 10

cicatrix

Answer 10

a scar

Question 11

comedo

Answer 11

a pimple

Question 12

contusion

Answer 12

bruise

Question 13

cyanosis

Answer 13

condition of blue

Question 14

cyst

Answer 14

closed sac filled with liquid

Question 15

edema

Answer 15

fluid accumulation (swelling)

Question 16

erythema

Answer 16

redness of the skin

Question 17

fissure

Answer 17

narrow break or split in the skin

Question 18

furuncle

Answer 18

access associated with a hair follicle

Question 19

induration

Answer 19

hard area on the skin

Question 20

jaundice

Answer 20

abnormal yellow coloration of the skin or eyes

Question 21

keloid

Answer 21

overgrowth of scar tissue

Question 22

laceration

Answer 22

a cut by a sharp object

Question 23

macule

Answer 23

discolored flat spot on the skin

Question 24

nevus

Answer 24

pigmented spot (mole)

Question 25

pallor

Answer 25

abnormal pale color of the skin

Question 26

papule

Answer 26

small, solid elevation of the skin

Question 27

petechiae

Answer 27

small red or purple dots on the skin

Question 28

pruritus

Answer 28

itch

Question 29

purpura

Answer 29

purple-red skin discoloration

Question 30

pustule

Answer 30

elevated area of the skin filled with pus

Question 31

ulcer

Answer 31

erosion through the skin

Question 32

urticaria

Answer 32

hives

Question 33

verruca

Answer 33

a wart

Question 34

vesicle

Answer 34

small elevation of the skin containing little to no pus

Question 35

wheal

Answer 35

temporary, itchy elevation of the skin

Question 36

acne

Answer 36

bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts

Question 37

actinic keratosis

Answer 37

precancerous condition of the skin caused by overexposure to sunlight

Question 38

albinism

Answer 38

reduction of pigment melanin

Question 39

alopecia

Answer 39

a loss or lack of scalp hair

Question 40

burn

Answer 40

injury to the skin caused by overexposure to fire

Question 41

carbuncle

Answer 41

skin infection composed of cluster of furuncles

Question 42

carcinoma

Answer 42

cancerous tumors

Question 43

cellulitis

Answer 43

inflammation of the connective tissue

Question 44

dermatitis

Answer 44

generalized inflammation of the skin

Question 45

eczema

Answer 45

superficial form of dematitis

Question 46

ecchymosis

Answer 46

condition of the skin caused by leaking blood vessels

Question 47

herpes

Answer 47

viral skin infection

Question 48

hyperhidrosis

Answer 48

overproduction of sweat

Question 49

impetigo

Answer 49

similar to herpes with golden edges

Question 50

kaposi sarcoma

Answer 50

form of skin cancer arising from connective tissue

Question 51

leukoderma

Answer 51

white skin

Question 52

melanoma

Answer 52

black tumor

Question 53

onychocryptosis

Answer 53

ingrown nail

Question 54

onychomalacia

Answer 54

softening of the nail

Question 55

onychomycosis

Answer 55

condition of nail fungus

Question 56

paronychia

Answer 56

infection around the nail

Question 57

pediculosis

Answer 57

head lice

Question 58

psoriasis

Answer 58

painful chronic disease characterized by red lesions

Question 59

scabies

Answer 59

skin eruption caused by female itch mite

Question 60

scleroderma

Answer 60

abnormal hardness of the skin

Question 61

systemic lupus erythematosus

Answer 61

SLE is a progressive disease of connective tissue

Question 62

tinea

Answer 62

ringworm

Question 63

trichomycosis

Answer 63

fungal infection of the hair

Question 64

xeroderma

Answer 64

abnormally dry skin

Question 65

biopsy

Answer 65

removal of tissue for evaluation

Question 66

debridement

Answer 66

cleaning the wound through removal of foreign matter

Question 67

dermabrasion

Answer 67

cosmetic surgery

Question 68

dematoautoplasty

Answer 68

skin graft

Question 69

dermatoplasty

Answer 69

surgical repair of the skin

Question 70

emollient

Answer 70

chemical agent the softens or smoothes the skin

Question 71

rhytidectomy

Answer 71

plastic surgery