Exam 4: Integumentary System

A diffuse, spreading, acute inflammation within solid tissue, most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes infection, is:

Cradle cap is the common name for seborrheic dermatitis.

Destruction of tissues by burning with thermal heat is cryosurgery.

The plural of fungus is ____________________.

Softening of the nails is called:

A complete lack of melanin production by existing melanocytes, resulting in pale skin, white hair, and pink irides is:

The secretion of sweat is termed perspiration.

The plural of decubitus is ____________________.

Impetigo may be diagnosed through a bacterial analysis.

Superficial inflammation of the skin is called:

A nodule greater than 2 cm is termed a:

A sweat test is used to diagnose hyperhidrosis.

What is a destruction of tissue by burning with heat?

What is the larger version of a macule?

The abbreviation for tuberculosis is TU.

The sebaceous glands produce an oily, acidic substance to lubricate the hair and skin.

What is the process of a substance leaking outside of a vessel into surrounding tissue?

A lipoma is a fatty tumor.

A dermatome is a(n):

The plural of ecchymosis is ____________________.