Skin Pathology Histological Terms Quiz
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What is the term for thickening of the horny layer of the epidermis?

  • Hyperkeratosis (correct)
  • Dyskeratosis
  • Parakeratosis
  • Acanthosis
  • Which term describes the loss of cohesion between epidermal cells with formation of intraepidermal space containing oedema fluid and detached epithelial cells?

  • Acantholysis (correct)
  • Pigment incontinence
  • Acanthosis
  • Spongiosis
  • What is the term for abnormal keratinisation of the cells so that the horny layer contains nucleated keratinocytes rather than the normal non-nucleate keratin layer?

  • Dyskeratosis
  • Hyperkeratosis
  • Parakeratosis (correct)
  • Acanthosis
  • What term describes intercellular oedema of the epidermis which may progress to vesicle formation in the epidermis?

    <p>Spongiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the loss of melanin pigment from damaged basal cell layer so that the pigment accumulates in the melanophores?

    <p>Pigment incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the abnormal development of epidermal cells resulting in rounded cells devoid of their prickles and having pyknotic nuclei?

    <p>Dyskeratosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the thickening of the epidermis due to hyperplasia of stratum malpighii?

    <p>Acanthosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes loss of cohesion between epidermal cells with formation of intraepidermal space containing oedema fluid and detached epithelial cells?

    <p>Acantholysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to intercellular oedema of the epidermis which may progress to vesicle formation in the epidermis?

    <p>Spongiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the loss of melanin pigment from damaged basal cell layer so that the pigment accumulates in the melanophores?

    <p>Pigment incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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