Exam 5: Integumentary System

A skin lesion characterized by an elevated solid area is called a(n)____________________.​

Which of the following conditions is caused by a parasite?​

Match the condition with its descriptor.​ -​chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by dry,reddish patches that are covered with silver-white scales

Match the condition with its descriptor.​ -​viral infections that affect the skin surrounding or underneath the nail

The skin is designed to reduce the harmful effect of ultraviolet radiation contained in sunlight.​

Malignant ____________________ is commonly known as skin cancer.​

A skin condition in which intensely itchy wheals or welts appear is called ____________________.​

A bacterial infection of the hair follicle is called a(n)____________________.​

The various shades of human skin color are determined by the amount of _____.​

An intact skin surface is the best way the body can defend itself against pathogens.​

Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​ -​localized changes in skin color of less than 1 cm

Match the condition with its descriptor.​ -​viral infection that is usually seen as a blister

Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​ -​solid and elevated,but deeper than a papule

A burn that involves only the epidermal layer is classified as a(n)____________________.​

Skin is protected by a thick,oily substance called _____.​

The treatment for malignant melanoma is cryosurgery.​

The number-one way to prevent the spread of disease is _____.​

____________________ are cells that form and contain black pigment.​

Match the condition with its descriptor.​ -​contagious fungal infection

Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​ -​a vesicle or bullae that becomes filled with pus