Integumentary System

Question 1

A scraping or rubbing away of skin or mucous membrane as a result of friction to the area.

Answer 1

Abrasion

Question 2

Localized collection of pus in any part of the body.

Answer 2

Abcess

Question 3

An individual with a marked deficiency of pigment in the eyes, hair and skin.

Answer 3

Albino

Question 4

Partial or complete loss of hair; baldness.

Answer 4

Alopecia

Question 5

Surgical removal of body part or limb or part of a limb.

Answer 5

Amputation

Question 6

The deepest of the 5 layers of the epidermis.

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Basal layer

Question 7

An open comedo, caused by accumulation of keratin and sebum within the opening of a hair follicle.

Answer 7

Blackhead

Question 8

Small thin-walled skin lesion containing clear fluid.

Answer 8

Blister

Question 9

A localized pus-producing infection originating deep in a hair follicle; a furuncle.

Answer 9

Boil

Question 10

A bluish-black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by escape of blood into tissues.

Answer 10

Bruise

Question 11

A large blister.

Answer 11

Bulla

Question 12

Circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues that contains pus, which discharges to the skin surface.

Answer 12

Carbuncle

Question 13

A diffuse acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized by localized heat, deep redness, pain and swelling.

Answer 13

Cellulitis

Question 14

Ear wax.

Answer 14

Cerumen

Question 15

A modified sweat glad that lubricates the skin of the ear canal with cerumen.

Answer 15

Ceruminous gland

Question 16

A scar; pale firm tissue that forms in the healing of a wound.

Answer 16

Cicatrix

Question 17

Confined to a limited space or well-defined area (circle drawn around it).

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Circumscribed

Question 18

Protein substance that forms the glistening inelastic fibers of connective tissues such as tendons, ligaments and fascia.

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Collagen

Question 19

The typical lesion of acne vulgaris, caused by accumulation of keratin and sebum within th eopening of a hair follicle.

Answer 19

Comedo

Question 20

Whitehead

Answer 20

closed comedo

Question 21

Blackhead

Answer 21

open comedo

Question 22

Injury to a part of the body without a break in skin

Answer 22

Contusion

Question 23

The dermis; layer of the skin just under the epidermis.

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Corium

Question 24

Noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy tissue. Liquid nitrogen.

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Cryosurgery

Question 25

Scraping material from wall of a cavity for purpose of removing abnormal tissue or unwanted material.

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Curettage

Question 26

Cutaneous Membrane

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The skin

Question 27

A fold of skin that covers the root of the fingernail and toenail.

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Cuticle

Question 28

Condition of a bluish discoloration of the skin.

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Cyanosis

Question 29

A closed sac or pouch in or within the skin that contains fluid, semifluid or soli material.

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Cyst

Question 30

Removal of debris, foreign objects, and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and to promote healing.

Answer 30

Debridement

Question 31

Inflammation of the skin.

Answer 31

Dermatitis

Question 32

A physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin.

Answer 32

Dermatologist

Question 33

The study of the skin.

Answer 33

Dermatology

Question 34

The layer of skin immediately beneath the epidermis; the corium.

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Dermis

Question 35

Secretion of sweat.

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Diaphoresis

Question 36

Bluish-black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by an escape of blood into the tissues as a result of injury to the area; also known as a bruise or a black and blue mark.

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Ecchymosis

Question 37

A technique that uses an electrical spark to burn and destroy tissue; primarily used for the removal of surface lesions.

Answer 37

Electrodesiccation

Question 38

The outermost layer of the skin.

Answer 38

Epidermis

Question 39

A cyst filled with a cheesy material composed of sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of a sebaceous gland; also known a sebaceous cyst.

Answer 39

Epidermoid Cyst

Question 40

The tissue that covers the internal and external surfaces of the body.

Answer 40

Epithelium

Question 41

Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation.

Answer 41

Erythema

Question 42

An abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells; polycythemia vera.

Answer 42

Erytremia

Question 43

An injury to the surface of the skin caused by trauma, such as scratching or abrasions.

Answer 43

Excoriation

Question 44

Peeling of sloughing off of tissue cells, peeling sunburn.

Answer 44

Exfoliation

Question 45

A crack like sore or groove in the skin.

Answer 45

Fissure

Question 46

An abnormal passageway between two tubular organs (rectum/vagina)

Answer 46

Fistula

Question 47

Localized pus-producing infection originating deep in the hair follicle.

Answer 47

Furuncle

Question 48

Death of tissue, usually in the extremities. Usually result of ischemia.

Answer 48

Gangrene

Question 49

Tiny tube within the dermis that contains the root of a hair shaft.

Answer 49

Hair Follicle

Question 50

THe portion of a strand of hair that is embedded in the hair follicle.

Answer 50

Hair root

Question 51

The visible part of the hair.

Answer 51

Hair shaft