Integumentary

Question 0

The specialized accessory structures of the skin

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Adnexae

Question 1

Part of dispersed neuroendocrine system; cells of basal layer which act as mechanoreceptors and help regulate epidermal and adnexal function, tactile sensation in lower animals

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Merkel’s cells

Question 2

Increased thickness of stratum corneum

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Hyperkaratosis

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Normal loss of nuclei in keratinized cells

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Orthokeratotic hyperkaratosis

Question 4

Nuclei retained in keratinized cell

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Parakeratotic hyperkaratosis

Question 5

Increased number of cells in stratum spinosum

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Acanthosis

Question 6

Regular downward projections of epidermis

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Psoriasiform hyperplasia

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Upward projections of stratum spinosum towards surface

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Papillated epidermal hyperplasia

Question 8

Dysplasia in early stages of squamous cell carcinoma; or appearance which mimics early neoplasia

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Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia

Question 9

Premature or abnormal keratinization of stratum spinosum

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Dyskeratosis

Question 10

Decreased number of cells

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Hypoplasia

Question 12

Decreased size of cells

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Atrophy

Question 13

Loss of cohesion between keratinocytes due to antibodies against desmosomes

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Acantholysis

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Fluid-filled cavities (vesicles < 5mm, bullae > 5mm)

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Vesicles/bullae

Question 15

Migration of RBC or leukocytes into epidermis

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Exocytosis

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Microabscesses; vesicles filled with inflammatory cells

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Pustules

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Dried exudate, not diagnostic but may contain diagnostic elements such as bacteria, fungi, etc

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Crusts

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Decreased pigmentation on hair

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Leukotrichia

Question 19

Decreased pigmentation in skin

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Leukoderma

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Increased fibrous tissue

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Fibroplasias

Question 21

Inherited abnormalities of collagen metabolism

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Collagen dysplasia

Question 22

Chronic response to UV light, abnormal elastin production

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Solar elastosis

Question 23

Dissolution of collagen fibers

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Collagen lysis

Question 24

A hard waxy deposit consisting of protein and polysaccharides that results from the degeneration of tissue

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Amyloid

Question 25

Inflammatory infiltrate surrounding the hair follicles, usually occurring in conjunction with folliculitis

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Perifolliculitis

Question 26

Inflammation of a follicle, especially of a hair follicle

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Folliculitis

Question 27

When follicular wall ruptures. | A skin condition characterized by the development of recurring boils

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Furunculosis

Question 28

Inflammation of the sebaceous gland

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Sebaceous adenitis

Question 29

Inflammation of the sweat glands; inflammation of apocrine glands

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Hidradenitis

Question 30

Inflammation of the subcutaneous fat, esp of the abdominal wall

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Panniculitis

Question 31

Axillary hyperpigmentation and alopecia; an eruption of velvety wart-like growths accompanied by hyperpigmentation in the skin of the armpits, neck, anogenital area, and groin

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Acanthosis nigricans

Question 32

Absence/hair loss from normally haired site

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Alopecia

Question 33

Reduced amount of hair

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Hypotichia

Question 34

Groups of 'mechanubollous' diseases causing blisters; Any of a group of inherited chronic noninflammatory skin diseases in which large blisters and erosions develop after slight trauma

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Epidermolysis bullosa

Question 35

Failure of development of skin/adnexae and oral epithelium

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Epitheliogenesis imperfecta (aplasia cutis)

Question 36

Excess hair growth

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Hypertrichosis

Question 37

A congenital, often hereditary skin disease marked by dry, thickened, scaly skin. Also called fishskin disease

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Ichthyosis

Question 38

Papules/crusts on ventral abdomen and inner thigh; lesions progress to umbilicated plaques with white centers and red borders

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Porcine pityriasis rosea (psoriasiform dermatitis)

Question 39

Inflammation of the skin of the extemities

Answer 39

Acrodermatitis