Skin Structure & Disorders and Diseases

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Skin Structure & Disorders and Diseases

Skin Structure & Disorders and Diseases

Which of these is NOT an example of an extrinsic skin-aging factor?

Continued, repeated pressure on any part of the skin can cause it to thicken and develop into a:

Contact with poison ivy or poison oak commonly causes _____ in many people.

A deficiency in perspiration is called:

Which of the following is a primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne?

What is the oily secretion that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair?

Which of the following is NOT found in the reticular layer?

A _____ is an abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.

What is the medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin?

Which of the following is an example of a secondary skin lesion?

Which of the following is a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots on the skin?

An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is a:

The deepest layer of the dermis that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the skin is the:

The nerve fibers that regulate the excretion of perspiration are the:

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a:

Nutrients and oxygen are supplied to the skin by:

The body needs _____ for many body functions, including hormones and sebum production.

Which condition often presents as a fever blister or cold sore?

Another name for a nevus is a:

The fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength is:

When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing:

Which layer of the epidermis is also known as the basal cell layer?

A verruca is also known as a:

A callus is a _____ caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin.

Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by:

The red to yellow melanin produced by the body is:

The horny layer, or outer covering of the epidermis, is the:

Propionibacterium acnes are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of:

A majority of scientists now believe that most signs of skin aging are caused by:

Which skin disease is caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal?

Which UV rays cause the majority of skin cancers?