27 Questions
What is the main function of the integumentary system?
Regulates body temperature
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Aids in blood clotting
What is the main function of sebaceous glands?
Production of sebum
Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing collagen and elastin?
Dermis
What does melanin production help protect against?
UV radiation
Apart from the skin, what other organs are part of the integumentary system?
Hair and nails
What is the function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?
Insulates the body against heat loss
Which diagnostic test or procedure is used to identify an allergen in hypersensitivity skin disorders?
Blood-testing for antibodies
What causes cyanosis, a blue tint to the skin?
Lack of oxygen in the blood
Which skin lesion is characterized by a small fluid-filled sac?
Vesicle
What does jaundice indicate about the individual's health?
Impaired liver function
Which diagnostic procedure is used to identify the causative organism in infectious skin diseases?
Microscopic examination of skin scrapings
What is the cause of abnormal redness of the skin (erythema)?
Increased blood flow near the skin's surface
What is the function of a punch biopsy?
Round shape knife rotated through epidermis or dermis
What does clubbing/enlargement of ends of nails indicate about an individual's health?
Long-term oxygen deficiency
What is the most common type of dermatitis characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous/oil glands?
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Which skin condition is associated with a gradual increase in the amount and change in quality of sebum produced by sebaceous glands?
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Which type of dermatitis is characterized by a chronic inflammation of the skin and tends to occur in patients with a family history of allergic conditions?
Atopic Dermatitis
What is the main factor associated with the development of Seborrheic Dermatitis in adults?
Central nervous system disorders
Which dermatitis is characterized by an acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by exogenous chemical, substance, or allergen?
Contact Dermatitis
What type of dermatitis can be triggered by substances such as plants, dyes, jewelry, fragrances, cleaning compounds, metals, and radiation?
Contact Dermatitis
Which dermatitis tends to occur on the face, neck, elbows, knees, and upper body and is associated with other allergic conditions like hay fever and asthma?
Atopic Dermatitis
'Transepidermal water loss' is associated with which type of dermatitis?
Atopic Dermatitis
'Pityrosporum' can exacerbate which type of dermatitis?
Seborrheic Dermatitis
'Photoallergy' can cause a rash in response to sunlight exposure in which type of dermatitis?
Contact Dermatitis
Which type of dermatitis is characterized by the appearance of redness and swelling in localized areas of the skin?
Urticaria
Which dermatitis tends to present with a rash containing vesicular and discharge eruptions in children?
Atopic Dermatitis
Test your knowledge of the integumentary system, which includes the skin and its accessory organs such as hair, nails, and glands. Explore the functions of the skin, its role in regulating temperature, sensing touch and pain, excretion, synthesis of vitamin D, and protection against various external factors.
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