Exam 5: Integumentary System

An abrasion of the skin by scratching,trauma,or chemicals is termed:

The medical term for an inflammation of the nail bed is onychia.

The ________ test may be used to determine the level of chloride concentration on the skin.

Write the correct meaning for ID:

A condition in which the blood seeps into the skin causing discolorations ranging from blue-black to greenish-yellow is called a/an ________.

The oil-secreting glands of the skin are called sudoriferous glands.

Cicatrix refers to a scar left after the healing of a wound.

Of the five strata of the epidermis,the stratum ________ is the outermost horny layer.

The term gangrene literally means :

A surgical procedure to remove acne scars,nevi,tattoos,or fine wrinkles on the skin by using sandpaper,wire brushes,or other abrasive materials on an anesthetized epidermis is called ________.

Excessive flow of oil from the sebaceous glands is called:

In the term anhidrosis,the root hidr means :

Varicella is a/an:

The pilomotor muscle attaches to what structure? Explain the importance of this muscle in relation to the skin.

Xanthoderma is defined as:

A test done on wound exudate to determine the presence of microorganisms is:

A general term used to describe redness of the skin is:

Agents that prevent or relieve itching are ________ agents.

Write the correct meaning for I&D:

The medical term tinea is also known as: