Exam 8: The Integumentary System: the Protective Covering

Which of the following is not a fungal infection?

A(n) ________ or hive is a small, raised, round area on the skin that sometimes itches.

________ is the most common type of fungal skin infection and is highly contagious.

The outermost surface of the skin is known as the ____________.

The stratum basale is the outermost surface of the skin.

Which statement is not true of the epidermis?

Hair stands on end in an attempt to regulate ________________.

Treatment for Herpes is ________.

Each upper limb is considered 9% of the body skin surface area.

The front of the ________ is considered to be 18% of the skin surface area.

Fever blisters or cold sores are caused by the ________ virus.

When blood vessels get smaller in diameter it is known as ________.

________ is the term for an infestation with lice that is the result of direct contact with a person infested with lice or sharing objects that may be infested.

Burns that are characterized by blisters, severe pain, and swelling are classified as ________.

A third-degree burn affects all three of the skin ________ and is classified as a full-thickness burn.

________ are found on the sole of the foot and tend to grow inward exhibiting a smooth surface.

________ is a chronic skin condition marked by thick, flaky, red patches of various sizes, covered with white, silvery patches.

A second-degree burn involves the entire depth of the ________ and a portion of the dermis and can cause blistering.

Individuals with a malfunctioning adrenal gland may have what color of skin?

The skin tans in response to sunlight because of the release of ________.