Skin Anatomy and Functions Quiz

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Which one of these is NOT a function of the skin?

Transportation of oxygen (correct)

Production of vitamin D

Protection

Temperature regulation

What determines the color of the skin?

Melanin (correct)

Keratin

Elastin

Collagen

Which one of these is NOT an appendage of the skin?

Sweat glands

Hair

Nails

Fat cells (correct)

What is a primary skin lesion?

A lesion that is present from birth or develops naturally over time Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of seborrheic dermatitis?

Smooth and clear skin Signup and view all the answers

Which three disorders of the sudoriferous glands require medical attention?

Hyperhidrosis, bromhidrosis, and miliaria Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a change in skin pigmentation?

Erythema Signup and view all the answers

What are the three forms of skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a function of the skin?

Production of vitamin C Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT an appendage of the skin?

Sebaceous glands Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary skin lesion?

An initial skin reaction to an injury or disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What determines the color of the skin?

Melanin production Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a change in skin pigmentation?

Erythema Signup and view all the answers

Which three disorders of the sudoriferous glands require medical attention?

Miliaria, hidradenitis suppurativa, bromhidrosis Signup and view all the answers

What are the three forms of skin cancer?

Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What is seborrheic dermatitis characterized by?

Itching and redness of the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary cause of skin disorders in dogs?

Multiple causes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main indicator of a dog's general health?

Skin condition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of atopic dermatitis in dogs?

Itchy paws Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the allergens associated with atopic dermatitis in dogs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual age range for the onset of signs of atopic dermatitis in dogs?

6 months - 3 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a secondary skin disorder in dogs?

Malassezia infection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of ear and skin infections in dogs with atopic dermatitis?

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of an elimination diet trial to identify food allergies in dogs?

6 weeks Signup and view all the answers

How can allergies to aeroallergens be identified in dogs?

Both intradermal allergy testing and blood testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common autoimmune disease in dogs?

Pemphigus foliaceus Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of hot spots in dogs?

Flea allergy dermatitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contagious parasitic skin disease in dogs?

Sarcoptic mange Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterial infection can cause skin lesions and kidney failure in dogs?

Alabama rot Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a hereditary skin disease in dogs?

Ichthyosis Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient deficiency can lead to cracked, brittle skin in dogs?

Riboflavin (B2) Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is essential for preventing the deterioration of epithelial tissues in dogs?

Vitamin A Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral acts as an antioxidant and neutralizes free radicals in dogs?

Selenium Signup and view all the answers

Which fatty acids have been shown to mediate the inflammatory skin response in dogs?

Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

Which water-soluble vitamin deficiency can lead to alopecia in dogs?

Biotin (B7) Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral acts as an essential cofactor to biological processes relating to skin health in dogs?

Zinc Signup and view all the answers

Skin Anatomy and Functions Quiz

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Which one of these is NOT a function of the skin?

What determines the color of the skin?

Which one of these is NOT an appendage of the skin?

What is a primary skin lesion?

Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of seborrheic dermatitis?

Which three disorders of the sudoriferous glands require medical attention?

Which one of these is NOT a change in skin pigmentation?

What are the three forms of skin cancer?

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

Which one of these is NOT a function of the skin?

Which one of these is NOT an appendage of the skin?

What is a primary skin lesion?

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

What determines the color of the skin?

Which one of these is NOT a change in skin pigmentation?

Which three disorders of the sudoriferous glands require medical attention?

What are the three forms of skin cancer?

What is seborrheic dermatitis characterized by?

Which of the following is a primary cause of skin disorders in dogs?

What is the main indicator of a dog's general health?

Which of the following is a characteristic of atopic dermatitis in dogs?

What are some of the allergens associated with atopic dermatitis in dogs?

What is the usual age range for the onset of signs of atopic dermatitis in dogs?

Which of the following is a secondary skin disorder in dogs?

Which of the following is a common cause of ear and skin infections in dogs with atopic dermatitis?

What is the recommended duration of an elimination diet trial to identify food allergies in dogs?

How can allergies to aeroallergens be identified in dogs?

What is the most common autoimmune disease in dogs?

What is the underlying cause of hot spots in dogs?

Which of the following is a contagious parasitic skin disease in dogs?

Which bacterial infection can cause skin lesions and kidney failure in dogs?

Which of the following is a hereditary skin disease in dogs?

Which nutrient deficiency can lead to cracked, brittle skin in dogs?

Which vitamin is essential for preventing the deterioration of epithelial tissues in dogs?

Which mineral acts as an antioxidant and neutralizes free radicals in dogs?

Which fatty acids have been shown to mediate the inflammatory skin response in dogs?

Which water-soluble vitamin deficiency can lead to alopecia in dogs?

Which mineral acts as an essential cofactor to biological processes relating to skin health in dogs?

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