Integumentary diseases

Question 1

Relating to the outer surface of a structure
-Skin and it’s components
-Functions in protection, temperature regulation, excretion, vitaminD synthesis, and as a sense organ

Answer 1

Integumentary

Question 2

What are the layers of the integumentary system?

Answer 2

1. Epidermis - outermost layer. Consists of melanocytes that produce melanin
2. Dermis - sits under the epidermis. Contains mostly connective tissue and blood vessels
3. Hypodermis - deepest layer. Mostly adipose tissue

Question 3

1. Sweat glands
   -Sweat glands found all over the body
   -Sweat glands located around the axilla and genitals

Answer 3

Sudoriferous
-Eccrine
-Apocrine

Question 4

Sebum glands
-Located where hair is present
-Attached to hair follicle

Answer 4

Sebaceous

Question 5

Any fluid released from the body with a high concentration of protein, cells, or solid debris

Answer 5

Exudate

Question 6

Fluid produced in infected tissues containing dead white blood cells, bacteria, and other debris

Answer 6

Pus

Question 7

Producing or resembling serum

Answer 7

Serous

Question 8

Pathological death of cells, tissues, and organs while still a part of the living organisms
necrosis and lesions

Answer 8

Necrosis

Question 9

A circumscribed are of pathologically altered tissue; and injury or wound
necrosis and lesions

Answer 9

Lesion

Question 10

A localized accumulation of pus
necrosis and lesions

Answer 10

Abscess

Question 11

Several communication boils of the skin and subcutaneous tissues with the production and discharge of pus and dead tissues
necrosis and lesions

Answer 11

Carbuncle

Question 12

An abscess or pyogenic infection of a sweat gland or hair follicle
necrosis and lesions

Answer 12

Furnucle

Question 13

A small elevation of the skin containing pus
necrosis and lesions

Answer 13

Pustule

Question 14

Blister-like elevation of skin containing serous fluid
necrosis and lesions

Answer 14

Vesicle

Question 15

An abnormal pocket of fluid
necrosis and lesions

Answer 15

Cyst

Question 16

An open sore or lesion of skin or mucous membrane accompanied by sloughing of inflamed necrotic tissue
necrosis and lesions

Answer 16

Ulcer

Question 17

Bed sore
-Can lead to severe necrosis and infection
-Wounds may extend very deep
necrosis and lesions

Answer 17

Decubitus ulcer

Question 18

Normal or pathological coloration of skin or tissues
discolorations

Answer 18

Pigmentation

Question 19

Condition in which melanocytes stop producing pigment resulting in loss of pigment on the affected parts of the body
discolorations

Answer 19

Vitiligo

Question 20

Sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum bacteria
-Communicable
syphilitic lesions

Answer 20

Syphilis

Question 21

Chancre sore - firm round sore
-Appears 2 - 3 weeks after infection
-Appears in the location that syphilis enters the body
syphilitic lesions

Answer 21

Primary syphilis

Question 22

Skin rashes and mucous membrane lesions
-Reddish brown, rough blotches on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
-May also appear on other parts of the body
syphilitic lesions

Answer 22

Secondary syphilis

Question 23

Gumma lesion - deep, tumor-like lesion
-Lesion is very destructive and adheres to skin
-Eventually softens and releases exudate; often becomes necrotic near center
syphilitic lesions

Answer 23

Tertiary syphilis

Question 24

Condition occurring when hair follicles become clogged with sebum and/or other debris
-Inflammatory condition
-Most often occurs in teens and young adults (ages 10-13)
-Many types*
-Can result in permanent scaring

Answer 24

Acne
*whiteheads, blackheads, papule, pustule, macule, nodule, cystic

Question 25

Chronic, inflammatory skin condition -Causes red, dry, itchy skin -Skin may "weep" or leak clear fluid and become hardened and scaly -Idiopathic -Non communicable -Many types *inflammatory conditions*

Answer 25

Eczema (Atopic dermatitis)

Question 26

A form of eczema affecting the scalp -Inflammatory -Develops in areas covered in hair -Dandruff is most mild form -Can be associated with immunosuppression and/or fungal infection -"Cradle cap" -Non communicable *inflammatory conditions*

Answer 26

Seborrheic dermatitis (Seborrhea)

Question 27

Chronic, inflammatory condition causing the skin cells to multiply too quickly resulting in thick patches of skin -Can also result in redness and scaly skin -Idiopathic -Common on scalp eyebrows and knees -Many types, non communicable *inflammatory conditions*

Answer 27

Psoriasis (psoriatic plague)

Question 28

Pigmented epithelial tumor (skin mole) -Changes or issues with mole may be a sign of malignancy *hyperplastic / neoplastic conditions*

Answer 28

Melanocytic nevus

Question 29

Skin cancer that begins in the melanocytes -Relatively uncommon *hyperplastic / neoplastic conditions*

Answer 29

Melanoma

Question 30

Skin cancer beginning as a growth of cells on the skin -Characterized by accelerated growth of cells -Cells make up part of the epidermis *hyperplastic / neoplastic conditions*

Answer 30

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 31

Skin cancer beginning in the basal cells -Cells produce new skin cells -Occurs most often in areas exposed to UV radiation or sunlight *hyperplastic / neoplastic conditions*

Answer 31

Basal cell carcinoma