Exam 4: Integumentary System

New cells are formed in the basal layer of the skin.

A mole is also called a:

The acidic nature of sebum helps to inhibit bacteria.

Abnormally increased pigmentation is ____________________pigmentation.

Intradermal and intercutaneous mean the same thing.

The abbreviation for a route of administration within the dermis is ID.

A collection of extravasated blood trapped in tissue is called a(n):

The second T in TTS stands for ____________________.

The term strata means "layers."

Commonly known as a facelift, the term for a surgical operation to remove wrinkles is:

What is the term for the first step in wound treatment, involving removal of dirt and debris? ____________________

What is a dry crust that results from a burn, trauma, or infection?

A pimple is a:

PUVA therapy is used to treat ____________________.

A parasitic infestation with lice, involving the head, body, or genital area is:

The scaly or dry crust that results from a burn is termed pyrexia.

The layer of connective tissue under the dermis is the ____ layer.

The plural of stratum is ____________________.

A common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed, salmon-red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales that are the result of excessive development of epithelial cells is:

The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands.