Exam 5: Integumentary System

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

Match the condition with its descriptor. -most common and least malignant type of skin cancer

Which level of burn may not be painful?

____________________ are cells that form and contain black pigment.

Nails are formed by the _____ layer.

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

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

Hyperthermia means below normal heat.

If a person is described as an albino, you would expect their skin to be unusually ruddy in color.

Which of the following is true regarding skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV) light?

Match the skin lesion with it characteristics. -solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter

___________________ is a highly contagious fungal infection marked by raised, itchy, circular patches with crusts.

Match the condition with its descriptor. -common inflammatory disorder characterized by chronic redness and irritation of the face

Match the condition with its descriptor. -also called carbuncles and are painful

Perspiration is 50 percent water, 25 percent salt, and 25 percent organic materials.

Certain medications can increase the risk of obtaining a sunburn.

Match the condition with its descriptor. -acute, inflammatory, contagious skin disease seen in babies and young children

A patient who has burns on the entire left arm and entire left leg would have what percentage of body surface burned?

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

The medical prefix epi- means upon.