Skin Structure & Disorders and Diseases - Virginia Fresquez | Library

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

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

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

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A deficiency in perspiration is called:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nutrients and oxygen are supplied to the skin by:

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

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

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Another name for a nevus is a:

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The fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength is:

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

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

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A verruca is also known as a:

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

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Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by:

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The red to yellow melanin produced by the body is:

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

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

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

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

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Which UV rays cause the majority of skin cancers?

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The epidermal-dermal junction is located at the top of the _____ layer.

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The specialist who provides cleansing treatments for the skin is a(n):

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What does the D on the American Cancer Society Cancer Checklist stand for?

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Which of the following is a common, extremely contagious bacterial infection of the eye?

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A predisposition to acne is based on:

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The best way to prevent both types of occupational contact dermatitis is to:

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What is NOT a characteristic of healthy skin?

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What are the two layers of the dermis?

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A person with albinism will have:

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Wheals are NOT commonly caused by:

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When should you apply sunscreen?

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The chronic condition _____ is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose.

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Which vitamin is vital in fighting the aging process and promoting the production of collagen?

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Cicatrix is another name for a(n):

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Subcutaneous tissue does all of the following EXCEPT:

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Normally, how many pints of salt-containing liquids are eliminated daily through sweat pores in the skin?

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A _____ is a closed, abnormally developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin, which cannot be drained of fluid.

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The pigment produced to protect the skin from the effects of ultraviolet sun rays is called:

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A(n) _____ is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus.

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Common places for allergic contact dermatitis on a client include all of the following EXCEPT:

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The surface of healthy skin should:

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A _____ is characterized by a pile of material on the skin surface or a depression in the skin surface.

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Skin color depends on tiny grains of pigment, or coloring matter, called:

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The small, cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of hair follicles are called the:

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To prevent premature skin aging, you should make daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least:

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An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is a(n):

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When irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis, the result is:

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The protein base that helps skin regain its shape after being stretched or expanded is called:

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Seborrheic dermatitis is often characterized by:

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Which rays of the sun are known as aging rays?

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A _____ is any mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs.

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Which extrinsic skin-aging factor has the greatest impact on how skin ages?

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Telangiectasis is defined as:

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On which body part are sudoriferous glands more numerous?

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The clear fluid that bathes skin cells, removes toxins and cellular waste, and has immune functions is called:

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Miliaria rubra is an inflammation of the sweat glands that is also known as:

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A(n) _____ is a lesion that is a different color than the color of the skin.

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When sebum hardens and completely clogs an oil duct so that there are no surface follicle openings, it creates a(n):

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Which term refers to an inflammation of the skin caused by touching certain chemicals or substances?

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Which of these conditions is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions?

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Which vitamin helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's UV light?

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Darker than normal pigmentation that appears as dark splotches is called:

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The clear, transparent skin layer just under the surface through which light passes is the:

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A crack that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a:

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Where are the melanocytes located?

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Retention hyperkeratosis is the hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to:

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The National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends a diet that is low in:

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Which skin disorder is characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions?

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A closed comedo is also known as a:

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Black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture are a sign of which type of skin cancer?

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What is the principal component of hair and nails?

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The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is:

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Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an intrinsic skin-aging factor?

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People with dark-colored skin mostly produce:

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At what time of day is UV exposure typically highest?

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A _____ is a raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of swelling.

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The outermost layer of the skin is the:

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The layer of the skin commonly called the true skin is the:

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The sudoriferous glands:

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Which term is broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin?

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A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called a:

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Which nerve fibers react to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain?

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Impulses are carried from the brain to the muscles by _____ nerve fibers.

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The muscles that can cause goose bumps are called the _____ muscles.

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Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is:

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A freckle is an example of a:

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Where do comedones appear most frequently?

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