Exam 7: Skin and Membranes

The parietal pleura covers the _____ of the _____ cavity.

The lungs are covered by the parietal pleura.

Briefly describe the disorders hives, scleroderma, psoriasis, and eczema.

The crescent-shaped white area near the root of the nail is called the

Match each skin disease with its corresponding symptoms or cause. -Another term for a pressure sore

The topical application of tretinoin is a treatment of acne.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Membrane that lines the spaces between bones in joints

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Skin gland that secretes an oil called sebum

Mucocutaneous junctions are the meeting place of two epithelial membranes.

Match each skin disease with its corresponding symptoms or cause. -A common chronic skin disease that is characterized by silvery white scalelike plaques

Describe the structure of hair.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity

List the characteristics and causes of the five skin infections discussed in the chapter.

Which statement is not true of the epidermis?

Match each skin disease with its corresponding symptoms or cause. -An autoimmune disease that affects blood vessels and connective tissues in the skin

Cyanosis of the skin is caused by a loss of melanocytes.

The cap-shaped cluster of cells where hair growth begins is called the hair follicle.

Which of the following is not a connective tissue membrane?

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Skin receptor that detects pressure deep in the dermis

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Inner layer of the epidermis that is in constant mitosis