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Chapter 9 Milady
The Skin-Structure Disorders and diseases
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On what part of the body is the skin the thinnest? | Eyelids |
| Which of the following is the outer layer of the epidermis? | stratum corneum |
| the epidermis contains no ________ but has many small nerve endings | blood vessels |
| What epidermis layer is responsible for the growth of the epidermis | stratum germinativium |
| subcutaneous tissue aka as ________tissue, is a layer of fatty tissue found below the dermis? | adipose |
| what substance lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair | sebum |
| Which nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to control muscle movement | motor |
| what layer of the dermis contains the lymph glands | reticular |
| ___________ supply nourishment to the skin in the form of protein, carbohydrates, and fat | blood and lymph |
| what can occur to the skin when the collagen fibers become weakened | wrinkles and sagging of the skin |
| The color of the skin whether fair or dark depends on genetics and _____________ | melanin |
| one of the most prominent characteristics of aged skin is its______________ | loss of elasticity |
| what body system controls the activity of sweat glands, which regulate body temperature and help to eliminate body waste products from their body | nervous |
| the outermost layer of the epidermis is covered with a thin layer of sebum which makes skin ___________ | waterproof |
| what is sebum secretion affected by | hormones |
| how much do human perspire daily | 1 to 2 pints |
| __________ is a function of the skin that protects the body from the environment | heat regulation |
| The skin protects the body from injury and | pathogens |
| a ____________ is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis | vesicle |
| An example of a bulla is _________ | impetigo |
| which of the following primary lesions require a medical referral | cyst |
| a wheal can be caused by ________ | a mosquito bite |
| an abnormal mass varying in size, shape, color is a _________ | tumor |
| Severely cracked or chapped hands or lips is considered a _________ | fissure |
| an excoriation could be caused by _________ | nail biting |
| which of the following is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue ? | keloid |
| what type of lesions are characterized by an accumulation of material on the skin surface or by depressions in the skin surface? | secondary |
| Psoriasis is characterized by | thin,dry,or oily plate of epidermal flakes |
| which of the following is a recurring viral infection that produces fever, blisters or cold sores, characterized by a single vertical or group of vesicles with red swollen bases | herpes simplex l |
| _______________ occurs when irritating substances, such as chemicals or tints temporarily damage, the epidermidis | irritant contact dermatitis |
| which of the following conditions may spread to other parts of the body by contact with contaminated, hand clothing or objects | ivy dermatitis |
| _________usually occurs on the scalp,elbows,knees chest, lower back, but rarely on the face | psoriasis |
| dermatitis lesions may appear in various forms, such as ___________ | vesicle |
| excessive oiliness on the skin or scalp may indicate the presence of _________ | seborrhea |
| Which of the following disorders of the sebaceous glands is commonly associated with newborn babies | milia |
| what disorder of the sudoriferous glands can be life threatening ands requires medical attention | Anhidrosis |
| ________________results in foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet | bromhdosis |
| what disorder of the sudoriferous glands is caused by exposure to excessive Heat and usually clears in a short time without treatment | miliaria rubia |
| What is the technical term for freckles | lentigines |
| an absence of melanin pigment in the body , including the skin, hair, and eyes is known as | albinism |
| which of the following changes in the pigmentation of the skin is commonly referred to as liver spots in older adults | lentigines |
| ____________is caused by a burn, scar, inflammation, or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells | leukoderma |
| skin with vitiligo must be ____________ | protected from overexposure to the sun |
| which of the following is known as a birthmark | nevus |
| A callus is a _______ that is caused by continued, repeated pressure of friction on any part of the skin | keratoma |
| any change in a mole requires_________ | medical attention |
| Which of the following is caused by a virus and is infectious | wart |
| _________ can spread from one location to another, particularly along a scratch in the skin | verruca |
| If the thickening of a callus grows inward, it is called a | corn |
| where do skin tags most frequently occur | neck and chest |
| the most common and least severe skin cancer is | basal cell carcinoma |
| what type of skin cancer is characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised? | malignant melanoma |
| The American cancer society recommends using the ABCDE cancer checklist to help make potential skin cancer easier to recognize. What does the “D” stand for this acronym | diameter |
| what vitamin is important to skin and tissue repair | c |
| Vitamin E ______________ | helps to fight against the harmful effects of the suns rays |
| The American cancer society recommends using the ABCDE cancer checklist to help make potential skin cancer easier to recognize. What does the “C” stand for this acronym | color |
| Basal cell carcinoma has what percentage of a survival rate with early diagnosis and treatment ? | 90% |
| which of the following skin cancers is the least common of the cancers., but is 100% fatal if left untreated | malignant melanoma |
| early detection and treatment of malignant melanoma can result in 94% , 5 year survival rate which drops dramatically to 62% once it reaches the | lymph nodes |
| using sunscreen with an ___________ when in the sun is necessary to protect the skin | SPF 30 |
| ______________ and protection are the major factors involved in maintaining the skin overall health and appearance | diet |
| which of the following is a small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black | mole |
| The change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light is a ___________ | tan |
| Characteristics of ___________ include eyes that are pink, and skin that is sensitive to light and ages early | albinism |
| which of the following are irregularly shaped dark spots sometimes found on the scalp and ears and often first detected by a barber | melanomas |
| Sores that do not heal or unexpected skin bleeding may be symptoms of __________________ | skin cancer |
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