Exam 5: Integumentary System

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

Match the condition with its descriptor. -contagious fungal infection

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

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

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

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

A pressure ulcer (decubitus) that has a skin break through all layers of the skin is classified as stage _____.

____________________ is an inflammation of the skin that may be nonspecific.

Special antifungal powders are used to treat blisters that occur between the toes in the condition of _____________________.

The dermis is the outermost layer of the skin.

The skin is designed to screen out any harmful ultraviolet radiation contained in sunlight.

Match the condition with its descriptor. -is caused by a virus the same as the one that causes chickenpox

The treatment for malignant melanoma is cryosurgery.

Malignant ____________________ is commonly known as skin cancer.

Match the skin lesion with it characteristics. -a large blister

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

Which of the following conditions is caused by a parasite?

The amount of water lost through the skin is almost _____ milliliters a day.

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

Match the condition with its descriptor. -common and chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands