1. 7
Dermatology

2. Classroom Response System

3. The outermost layer of the skin is the:
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subcutaneous.
dermis.
epidermis.
sebaceous.

4. The outermost layer of the skin is the:
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subcutaneous.
dermis.
epidermis.
sebaceous.

5. The epithelium: covers the external surface of the body.
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covers the external surface of the body.
includes the mucous membranes.
lines cavities.
does all of the above.

6. The epithelium: covers the external surface of the body.
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covers the external surface of the body.
includes the mucous membranes.
lines cavities.
does all of the above.

7. The deepest layer of the epidermis is the:
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basal layer.
melanin layer.
keratin layer.
dermal layer.

8. The deepest layer of the epidermis is the:
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basal layer.
melanin layer.
keratin layer.
dermal layer.

9. The word melanocyte means:
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red cell.
yellow cell.
black cell.
white cell.

10. The word melanocyte means:
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red cell.
yellow cell.
black cell.
white cell.

11. The sebaceous glands are found in the epidermis.
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True
False

12. The sebaceous glands are found in the epidermis.
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True
False

13. Oil secreted by oil glands in the dermis is known as:
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sweat.
sebaceous.
sebum.
melanin.

14. Oil secreted by oil glands in the dermis is known as:
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sweat.
sebaceous.
sebum.
melanin.

15. lunula. elastin. follicle. cuticle.
The layer of dead skin that arises from the epidermis around the proximal end of the nail is the:
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lunula.
elastin.
follicle.
cuticle.

16. lunula. elastin. follicle. cuticle.
The layer of dead skin that arises from the epidermis around the proximal end of the nail is the:
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lunula.
elastin.
follicle.
cuticle.

17. collagen. dermatome. systemic. anaphylaxis.
A specific area of the skin that sends sensory information to the spinal cord is a/an:
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collagen.
dermatome.
systemic.
anaphylaxis.

18. collagen. dermatome. systemic. anaphylaxis.
A specific area of the skin that sends sensory information to the spinal cord is a/an:
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collagen.
dermatome.
systemic.
anaphylaxis.

19. Cells from plant and animal sources, dust, chemicals, and drugs may be:
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allergens.
integument.
dermatomes.
all of the above.

20. Cells from plant and animal sources, dust, chemicals, and drugs may be:
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allergens.
integument.
dermatomes.
all of the above.

21. local reaction. allergy. anaphylaxis. allergen.
A severe systemic reaction that may occur when allergens are inhaled, ingested, or injected into a hypersensitive person is called a/an:
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local reaction.
allergy.
anaphylaxis.
allergen.

22. local reaction. allergy. anaphylaxis. allergen.
A severe systemic reaction that may occur when allergens are inhaled, ingested, or injected into a hypersensitive person is called a/an:
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local reaction.
allergy.
anaphylaxis.
allergen.

23. White hair in older people occurs because:
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melanin changes its pigment color.
the hair follicles die.
the skin becomes albino.
melanocytes die.

24. White hair in older people occurs because:
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melanin changes its pigment color.
the hair follicles die.
the skin becomes albino.
melanocytes die.

25. Adipocere is formed in:
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lipocytes in the fat.
a dead body.
the ridges of a fingerprint.
the subcutaneous tissues.

26. Adipocere is formed in:
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lipocytes in the fat.
a dead body.
the ridges of a fingerprint.
the subcutaneous tissues.

27. The epidermis is located ________ the dermis.
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below.
around.
within.
above.

28. The epidermis is located ________ the dermis.
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below.
around.
within.
above.

29. The constant shedding of dead skin cells is known as ________.
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subcutaneous.
exfoliation.
lunula.
epithelium.

30. The constant shedding of dead skin cells is known as ________.
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subcutaneous.
exfoliation.
lunula.
epithelium.

31. Which type of burn does not cause blisters?
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First degree
Second degree
Third degree
All burns cause blisters

32. Which type of burn does not cause blisters?
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First degree
Second degree
Third degree
All burns cause blisters

33. Any inflammation of the skin is known as:
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a lesion.
edema.
an infection.
dermatitis.

34. Any inflammation of the skin is known as:
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a lesion.
edema.
an infection.
dermatitis.

35. A sliding injury that pulls off the epidermis is known as a/an:
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abrasion.
callus.
hemorrhage.
abscess.

36. A sliding injury that pulls off the epidermis is known as a/an:
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abrasion.
callus.
hemorrhage.
abscess

37. Larger blisters that occur after a burn are:
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wheals.
lacerations.
bullae.
ulcers.

38. Larger blisters that occur after a burn are:
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wheals.
lacerations.
bullae.
ulcers.

39. In the phrase decubitus ulcer, decubitus means:
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tumor.
deep sore.
skin layer.
lying down

40. In the phrase decubitus ulcer, decubitus means:
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tumor.
deep sore.
skin layer.
lying down.

41. Large abscesses with connecting channels under the skin form a/an:
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carbuncle.
ulcer.
laceration.
lipoma.

42. Large abscesses with connecting channels under the skin form a/an:
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carbuncle.
ulcer.
laceration.
lipoma.

43. A congenital growth composed of dilated blood vessels is known as a/an:
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hemorrhage.
hematoma.
hemangioma.
malignant melanoma.

44. A congenital growth composed of dilated blood vessels is known as a/an:
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hemorrhage.
hematoma.
hemangioma.
malignant melanoma.

45. Examples of a nevi are: hemangioma and lipoma. freckles and macules.
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hemangioma and lipoma.
freckles and macules.
tinea corpora and warts.
port-wine stains and moles.

46. Examples of a nevi are: hemangioma and lipoma. freckles and macules.
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hemangioma and lipoma.
freckles and macules.
tinea corpora and warts.
port-wine stains and moles.

47. A comedo is a:
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whitehead.
wart.
blackhead.
freckle.

48. A comedo is a:
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whitehead.
wart.
blackhead.
freckle.

49. Severe acne rosacea that enlarges the nose is called:
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rhinophyma.
alopecia.
psoriasis.
lipoma.

50. Severe acne rosacea that enlarges the nose is called:
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rhinophyma.
alopecia.
psoriasis.
lipoma.

51. The medical word for the infant disease cradle cap is:
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alopecia.
kaposi's sarcoma.
eczema.
onychomycosis.

52. The medical word for the infant disease cradle cap is:
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alopecia.
kaposi's sarcoma.
eczema.
onychomycosis.

53. lipoma. diaphoresis. psoriasis. cellulitis.
Excessive sweating (due to a serious medical disease such as myocardial infarction) is known as:
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lipoma.
diaphoresis.
psoriasis.
cellulitis.

54. lipoma. diaphoresis. psoriasis. cellulitis.
Excessive sweating (due to a serious medical disease such as myocardial infarction) is known as:
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lipoma.
diaphoresis.
psoriasis.
cellulitis.

55. A lipoma is a tumor composed of:
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fat.
keratin.
blood vessels.
dermis.

56. A lipoma is a tumor composed of:
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fat.
keratin.
blood vessels.
dermis.

57. Male pattern baldness is a type of:
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acne rosacea.
dermatitis.
lesion.
alopecia.

58. Male pattern baldness is a type of:
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acne rosacea.
dermatitis.
lesion.
alopecia.

59. Select the misspelled word.
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Curettage
Eskar
Pruritus
Intradermal

60. Select the misspelled word.
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Curettage
Eskar (Eschar)
Pruritus
Intradermal

61. Alopecia is the opposite of:
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jaundice.
an ulcer.
hirsutism.
anesthesia.

62. Alopecia is the opposite of:
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jaundice.
an ulcer.
hirsutism.
anesthesia.

63. Which of these combining forms means dead?
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Cutane/o-
Necr/o-
Seb/o-
Ungu/o-

64. Which of these combining forms means dead?
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Cutane/o-
Necr/o-
Seb/o-
Ungu/o-

65. Infestation with lice is known as:
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pediculosis.
eschar.
pruritus.
cyanosis.

66. Infestation with lice is known as:
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pediculosis.
eschar.
pruritus.
cyanosis.

67. The loss of skin pigment in large patches is known as:
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cyanosis.
ecchymosis.
vitiligo.
albinism.

68. The loss of skin pigment in large patches is known as:
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cyanosis.
ecchymosis.
vitiligo.
albinism.

69. Cryosurgery uses ________ to remove skin lesions.
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cold.
heat.
chemicals
all of the above.

70. Cryosurgery uses ________ to remove skin lesions.
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cold.
heat.
chemicals.
all of the above.

71. A dermatome is: used to make a cut to form a skin graft.
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used to make a cut to form a skin graft.
a skin area that sends sensory information to the spinal cord.
a surgical instrument.
all of the above.

72. A dermatome is: used to make a cut to form a skin graft.
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used to make a cut to form a skin graft.
a skin area that sends sensory information to the spinal cord.
a surgical instrument.
all of the above.

73. The definition of guarding or protecting refers to the word part:
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Phylact/o-
Sensitiv/o-
Cutane/o-
Lip/o-

74. The definition of guarding or protecting refers to the word part:
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Phylact/o-
Sensitiv/o-
Cutane/o-
Lip/o-

75. Which two combining forms mean nail?
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Ungu/o- and onych/o-
Lip/o- and adip/o-
Pil/o- and trich/o-
Derm/o- and diaphor/o-

76. Which two combining forms mean nail?
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Ungu/o- and onych/o-
Lip/o- and adip/o-
Pil/o- and trich/o-
Derm/o- and diaphor/o-

77. All of these combining forms mean skin EXCEPT:
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Cutane/o-
Dermat/o-
Adip/o-
Integument/o-

78. All of these combining forms mean skin EXCEPT:
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Cutane/o-
Dermat/o-
Adip/o-
Integument/o-

79. The combining form ungu/o- means:
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skin.
oil gland.
dermis.
nail.

80. The combining form ungu/o- means:
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skin.
oil gland.
dermis.
nail.