Skin

Question 1

Dermis

Answer 1

Next layer;dense fibrous, connective tissue

Question 2

Subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)

Answer 2

Thick, fat-containing tissue

Question 3

Basal layer

Answer 3

Deepest region of epidermis; gives rise to all epidermal cells

Question 4

Collagen

Answer 4

Structural protein in skin/connective tissue

Question 5

Cuticle

Answer 5

Band of epidermis at base/sides of nail plate

Question 6

eccrine sweat gland

Answer 6

Most numerous sweat gland in skin

Question 7

Paronychium

Answer 7

Tissue around nail border

Question 8

Sebaceous gland

Answer 8

Oil gland in dermis associated w/ hair follicle

Question 9

Epidermis

Answer 9

Outermost,thin cellular membrane

Question 10

Wheal

Answer 10

Smooth, slightly elevated, edema

Question 11

Vesicle

Answer 11

Clear fluid blister

Question 12

Polyp

Answer 12

Benign growth extending from mucous membrane surface

Question 13

Macule

Answer 13

Discolored, flat (freckle)

Question 14

Erosion

Answer 14

Wearing away, loss of epidermis

Question 15

Nodule

Answer 15

Solid, elevated mass,

Question 16

Fissure

Answer 16

Slit,groove

Question 17

Ulcer

Answer 17

Open sore on skin or mucous membrane

Question 18

Papule

Answer 18

Small,solid elevation, pimple or plaque

Question 19

Urticaria

Answer 19

Acute allergic reaction w/ red round wheals on skin

Question 20

Cellulitis

Answer 20

A diffuse acute infection of skin

Question 21

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Answer 21

Inflammation of skin w/ erythematous/ papulovesicular lesions caused by allergy

Question 22

Exanthematous viral disease

Answer 22

A rash from virus ex. Rubella

Question 23

Gangrene

Answer 23

Death of tissue w/ loss of blood supply

Question 24

Impetigo

Answer 24

Contagious pyoderma caused by staph/strep

Question 25

Psoriasis

Answer 25

Chronic recurrent dermatosis w/ silver gray scales that itch

Question 26

Scabies

Answer 26

Parasitic (tiny mites)/ infectious pruritus

Question 27

Scleroderma

Answer 27

Chronic/progressive | disease of skin w/hardening of connective tissue

Question 28

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Answer 28

Inflam. Disease of collagen in skin,joints, internal organs

Question 29

Urticaria (hives)

Answer 29

Allergic reaction. Red round wheals on skin

Question 30

Callus

Answer 30

Increased growth of cells in keratin layer from friction on skin

Question 31

Keloid

Answer 31

Hypertrophied, thickened scar

Question 32

Keratosis

Answer 32

Thickened area of epidermis

Question 33

Leukoplakia

Answer 33

White thickened patches on tongue/cheek

Question 34

Nevus

Answer 34

Pigmented lesion

Question 35

Verruca

Answer 35

Warts caused by virus

Question 36

Bacterial analyses

Answer 36

Pus/fluid samples examined to detect microorganisms

Question 37

Fungal tests

Answer 37

Scrapings for culture/ microscopic exam after treatment w/ KOH

Question 38

Mohs surgery

Answer 38

Removes thin layers of growth to examine under microscope (basal/ squamous cell)

Question 39

Skin biopsy

Answer 39

Punch/shave to remove for examination in path lab

Question 40

Skin test

Answer 40

Test reaction of body to allergen w/ skin test (scratch/patch test)