Skin Anatomy and Conditions Quiz
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Which layer of the skin is the outermost and visible?

  • Hypodermis
  • Dermis
  • Epidermis (correct)
  • Subcutaneous

    • What are the primary components of the dermis?

  • Hair follicles, nerves, and glands (correct)
  • Keratinocytes and melanocytes
  • Dead skin cells and collagen
  • Fat cells and connective tissue

    • Which glands are responsible for secreting oil to moisturize the skin and hair?

  • Sweat glands
  • Lymphatic glands
  • Sebaceous glands (correct)
  • Ceruminous glands

    • What is the main function of sweat glands?

    <p>To rid the body of waste and cool the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of nails?

    <p>Protecting fingers and toes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes vitiligo?

    <p>A chronic autoimmune disorder that causes loss of pigment or color in patches of skin. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of a plaque, as opposed to a papule?

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    Which term best describes a drug that inhibits or kills bacteria?

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    What is the main cause of acne vulgaris?

    <p>Inflammation of sebaceous glands and hair follicles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical area is affected in the condition tinea cruris?

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    Which of the following terms describes the condition of having abnormally dry skin?

    <p>Xeroderma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a skin transplant taken from another location on the same individual's body?

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    Which of the following terms refers to the removal of fatty tissue?

    <p>Lipectomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical term signifies 'pertaining to beneath the skin'?

    <p>Subcutaneous (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The abbreviation 'AK' commonly refers to which skin condition?

    <p>Actinic Keratosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root 'hidr/o' refer to?

    <p>Sweat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs is used to relieve itching?

    <p>Antipuritic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'erythro-' refer to in the context of skin color?

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    What does the term 'anhidrosis' refer to?

    <p>Lack of sweating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the 'scraping away of skin'?

    <p>Abrasion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the term 'erythroderma'?

    <p>Red skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'dermatodynia' describe?

    <p>Skin pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to 'sweating blood'?

    <p>Hematidrosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A small, flat discolored area on the skin would be best described using which term?

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    What term describes something applied directly to the skin?

    <p>Topical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct terminology for 'blue sweat'?

    <p>Cyanhidrosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which primary lesion is characterized by a solid mass extending deep into the skin?

    <p>Nodule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a localized collection of pus in the body?

    <p>Abscess (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a scratch?

    <p>Excoriation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options refers to skin flaking off?

    <p>Scale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the overexpansion of the end of a blood vessel?

    <p>Telangiectasia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the overgrowth of scar tissue?

    <p>Keloid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a mole exhibiting abnormal changes or formations?

    <p>Dysplastic nevus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves inflammation of the sweat glands?

    <p>Hidradenitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tinea is commonly known as what type of infection?

    <p>Fungal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Actinic keratosis results from exposure to what?

    <p>Sun (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of dermatitis is associated with the discharge of oil (sebum)?

    <p>Seborrheic dermatitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A burn that affects the epidermis and dermis layers is classified as which degree?

    <p>Second-degree (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a culture and sensitivity (C&S) test?

    <p>To determine effective drugs against microorganisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for the removal of a nail?

    <p>Onychectomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for abnormal softening of the nail?

    <p>Onychomalacia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Epidermis

    The outermost visible layer of the skin, made of fewer cells and thicker fibers for flexibility and strength.

    Dermis

    The layer beneath the epidermis, containing hair follicles, nerves, and glands.

    Sweat glands

    Glands that release sweat to cool the body and remove waste.

    Sebaceous glands

    Glands that secrete oil for moisturizing skin and hair.

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    Nails

    Hard structures that protect the tips of fingers and toes.

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    Vitiligo

    A chronic autoimmune disorder causing skin color loss.

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    Papule

    A solid, raised skin lesion less than 1 cm in diameter.

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    Antihistamine

    Medication that blocks histamine release to treat allergies.

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    Tinea Pedis

    Fungal infection characterized by scaly rash, called athlete's foot.

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    Acne Vulgaris

    Chronic skin disorder with lesions from inflamed glands and follicles.

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    Kerato-

    Root meaning hardness or horniness of skin texture.

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    Xero-

    Root meaning dryness of skin texture.

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    Leuko-

    Root meaning whiteness of skin color.

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    Erythro-

    Root meaning redness of skin color.

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    Adip/o

    Root meaning fat in the integumentary system.

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    Dermat/o

    Root meaning skin, used in dermatology and related fields.

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    Onych/o

    Root meaning nail; used in terms like onychotomy.

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    ABCED

    A mnemonic for assessing moles: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving.

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    hematidrosis

    Sweating blood.

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    hyperhidrosis

    Excessive sweating.

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    leukoderma

    White skin.

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    alopecia

    Baldness.

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    erythema

    Redness of the skin.

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    hypohidrosis

    Diminished sweating.

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    nodule

    A solid mass that extends deeper into the skin.

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    vesicle

    A smaller blister filled with fluid.

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    bulla

    A larger blister filled with fluid.

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    pustule

    A pus-filled blister on the skin.

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    ulcer

    An open sore or lesion on the skin or mucous membranes.

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    excoriation

    A scratch on the skin.

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    vascular lesion

    Wounds related to blood vessels.

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    telangiectasia

    The overexpansion of the end of a blood vessel.

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    actinic keratosis

    Horny skin condition caused by sun exposure.

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    basal cell carcinoma

    Cancerous tumor of basal skin cells.

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    dermatomycosis

    A fungal skin condition.

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    onychomycosis

    A fungal condition of the nail.

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    chemotherapy

    Treatment using chemicals to fight disease.

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    cryosurgery

    Destruction of tissue through freezing.

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    anesthetic

    A drug that temporarily blocks sensation.

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    Study Notes

    Integumentary System - The Skin

    • The epidermis is the outermost visible layer of skin.
    • The dermis lies beneath the epidermis, made of interwoven cells and tough fibers.
    • Hair follicles, nerve endings, and glands reside in the dermis.
    • Sweat glands release sweat to regulate body temperature and eliminate waste.
    • Sebaceous glands secrete protective oils.
    • Nails support and protect the tips of fingers and toes.

    Skin Abnormalities

    • Skin texture variations include hardness, horniness (keratosis), and dryness (xerosis).
    • Skin color variations include whiteness (leukoderma), redness (erythema), yellowness (xanthoderma), and blackness (melanoderma).

    Integumentary System Roots

    • Cutane/o - Skin
    • Dermat/o - Skin
    • Adipo/ - Fat
    • Lip/o/ Steat/o - Fat
    • Squam/o - Scale
    • Onych/o / Ungu/o - Nail
    • Xer/o - Dry
    • Leuk/o/ Alb/o - White
    • Pilo/ - Hair
    • Prich/o - Hair
    • Hidro/ - Sweat
    • Seb/o - Oil

    Integumentary Abbreviations

    • ABCDE: asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving
    • Bx - Biopsy
    • C&S - Culture & Sensitivity
    • Derm - Dermatology
    • ID - Intradermal
    • SC - Subcutaneous/ SQ - Subcutaneous

    Medical Terms for Skin Treatment

    • Anesthetic: temporarily blocks sensation

    • Antibiotic: antibacterial drug

    • Antihistamine: blocks histamine release treatment for allergy

    • Antiseptic: slows/stops microbe growth

    • Pertaining to skin treatment with chemicals, electricity, or freezing.*

    • Chemotherapy: treatment with chemicals

    • Cryosurgery: tissue destruction via freezing

    • Electrocauterization: using electricity to burn tissue

    • Electrodesiccation: using electricity to dry tissue

    • Lipectomy: removal of fatty tissue

    • Liposuction: removing fat using suction

    • Onychectomy: removal of a nail

    • Onychotomy: incision into a nail

    • Rhytidoplasty: wrinkle reconstruction

    Skin Grafting

    • Autograft: skin taken from another site on the patient's body
    • Homograft/Allograft: from another person (similar species)
    • Hetero/Xenograft: from a different species

    Primary Lesions

    • Macule: small, flat, discolored area
    • Patch: larger, flat, discolored area (e.g., vitiligo)
    • Papule: small, solid, raised area
    • Plaque: larger, solid, raised, flat area
    • Nodule: small, solid, raised, deeper area
    • Tumor: mass due to cell growth
    • Vesicle: small blister
    • Bulla: large blister
    • Pustule: pus-filled blister
    • Abscess: localized collection of pus

    Secondary Lesions

    • Erosion: loss of skin surface
    • Ulcer: open sore on skin or mucous membrane
    • Excoriation: scratch
    • Fissure: crack in skin
    • Scale: flaking skin
    • Crust: dried substance (blood, pus) on skin

    Vascular Lesions

    • Cherry angioma: small blood vessel tumor
    • Telangiectasia (spider angioma): dilated blood vessel
    • Petechiae: small bruises
    • Ecchymosis: larger bruises
    • Cicatrix: scar
    • Keloid: overgrowth of scar tissue

    Infections

    • Acne vulgaris: inflammation of sebaceous glands
    • Dermatomycosis: fungal skin condition
    • Hidradenitis: inflammation of sweat glands
    • Impetigo: highly contagious bacterial skin infection
    • Mycodermatitis: inflammation of skin caused by fungus
    • Onchomycosis: fungal nail condition

    Inflammations of Skin

    • Actinic dermatitis: skin inflammation caused by sun exposure
    • Dermatitis: inflammation of skin
    • Seborrheic dermatitis: inflammation cause by sebum
    • Steatitis: inflammation of fat tissue

    Diagnostic Procedures

    • Culture and Sensitivity (C&S): microbial growth testing
    • Biopsy: tissue removal for examination
    • Excisional biopsy: removal of the entire lesion
    • Incisional biopsy: removal of a portion of the lesion
    • Dermatoscope: instrument to look at the skin
    • Dermatoscopy: procedure using a dermatoscope

    Oncology

    • Actinic keratosis: precancerous, horny skin condition
    • Basal cell carcinoma: cancerous tumor of basal skin cells
    • Hidradenoma: tumor of sweat gland
    • Malignant cutaneous neoplasm: harmful skin growth
    • Malignant melanoma: harmful tumor of melanin cells
    • Squamous cell carcinoma: cancerous tumor of squamous skin cells

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    Test your knowledge on the layers of skin, their functions, and common conditions. This quiz covers various aspects of dermatology, including glands, treatments, and skin disorders. Perfect for students studying health sciences or anyone interested in skin biology.

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