Question 1

A primary function of sebum is

Accepted Answer

A)  protection against infection. 
B)  hair growth. 
C)  tissue repair. 
D)  scar development. 
E)  excoriation. 
A)  protection against infection. 
B)  hair growth. 
C)  tissue repair. 
D)  scar development. 
E)  excoriation. A

Question 2

Use adip/o to build a word that means hernia containing fat:

Accepted Answer

adipocele

Question 3

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-fungus

Accepted Answer

A) cutane/o 
B) hidr/o 
C) hydr/o 
D) ichthy/o 
E) kerat/o
F)lip/o
G)melan/o
H)myc/o
I)onych/o
J)pil/o
K)py/o
L)scler/o
M)seb/o
N)squam/o
O)xer/o 
A) cutane/o 
B) hidr/o 
C) hydr/o 
D) ichthy/o 
E) kerat/o
F)lip/o
G)melan/o
H)myc/o
I)onych/o
J)pil/o
K)py/o
L)scler/o
M)seb/o
N)squam/o
O)xer/o H

Question 4

Vaseline is a brand name for an

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotic. 
B)  ointment. 
C)  injectable. 
D)  elixir. 
E)  antifungal. 
A)  antibiotic. 
B)  ointment. 
C)  injectable. 
D)  elixir. 
E)  antifungal.

Question 5

The medical procedure used to treat acne scarring by removing outer layers of the skin is called

Accepted Answer

A)  débridement. 
B)  cryosurgery. 
C)  fulguration. 
D)  chemical peel. 
E)  photosensitizing. 
A)  débridement. 
B)  cryosurgery. 
C)  fulguration. 
D)  chemical peel. 
E)  photosensitizing.

Question 6

Which procedure destroys tissue using a high-frequency electric current?

Accepted Answer

A)  Débridement 
B)  Dermabrasion 
C)  Fulguration 
D)  Photodynamic therapy 
E)  Sensitization 
A)  Débridement 
B)  Dermabrasion 
C)  Fulguration 
D)  Photodynamic therapy 
E)  Sensitization

Question 7

A skin graft taken from one part of the body and placed on another part of the patient's body is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  allograft. 
B)  homograft. 
C)  xenograft. 
D)  heterograft. 
E)  autograft. 
A)  allograft. 
B)  homograft. 
C)  xenograft. 
D)  heterograft. 
E)  autograft.

Question 8

Which term describes an infestation with lice?

Accepted Answer

A)  chloasma 
B)  comedo 
C)  eschar 
D)  pediculosis 
E)  pruritus 
A)  chloasma 
B)  comedo 
C)  eschar 
D)  pediculosis 
E)  pruritus

Question 9

The CF ungu/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  hand. 
B)  hair. 
C)  nail. 
D)  skin. 
E)  finger. 
A)  hand. 
B)  hair. 
C)  nail. 
D)  skin. 
E)  finger.

Question 10

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-unnatural paleness in the skin

Accepted Answer

A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria 
A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria

Question 11

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-dry sebum plugging a pore of the skin; also called a blackhead
Completion
Complete each statement.

Accepted Answer

A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria 
A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria

Question 12

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-bacterial skin infection with pustules that become crusted and rupture

Accepted Answer

A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria 
A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria

Question 13

The suffix -logist means

Accepted Answer

A)  study of. 
B)  specialist in the study of. 
C)  specialty. 
D)  treatment of skin. 
E)  therapy. 
A)  study of. 
B)  specialist in the study of. 
C)  specialty. 
D)  treatment of skin. 
E)  therapy.

Question 14

Topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria are

Accepted Answer

A)  antifungals. 
B)  corticosteroids. 
C)  protectives. 
D)  antiseptics. 
E)  anesthetics. 
A)  antifungals. 
B)  corticosteroids. 
C)  protectives. 
D)  antiseptics. 
E)  anesthetics.

Question 15

Which procedure uses liquid nitrogen to destroy abnormal tissue, such as warts, tumors, or infected tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fulguration 
B)  Cryosurgery 
C)  Débridement 
D)  Dermabrasion 
E)  Photosensitizing 
A)  Fulguration 
B)  Cryosurgery 
C)  Débridement 
D)  Dermabrasion 
E)  Photosensitizing

Question 16

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-sebum

Accepted Answer

A) cutane/o 
B) hidr/o 
C) hydr/o 
D) ichthy/o 
E) kerat/o
F)lip/o
G)melan/o
H)myc/o
I)onych/o
J)pil/o
K)py/o
L)scler/o
M)seb/o
N)squam/o
O)xer/o 
A) cutane/o 
B) hidr/o 
C) hydr/o 
D) ichthy/o 
E) kerat/o
F)lip/o
G)melan/o
H)myc/o
I)onych/o
J)pil/o
K)py/o
L)scler/o
M)seb/o
N)squam/o
O)xer/o

Question 17

What is the medical term that means freckle?

Accepted Answer

A)  comedo 
B)  macule 
C)  bulla 
D)  papule 
E)  wheal 
A)  comedo 
B)  macule 
C)  bulla 
D)  papule 
E)  wheal

Question 18

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-intense itching

Accepted Answer

A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria 
A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria

Question 19

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-hardening; sclera (white of the eye)

Accepted Answer

A) cutane/o 
B) hidr/o 
C) hydr/o 
D) ichthy/o 
E) kerat/o
F)lip/o
G)melan/o
H)myc/o
I)onych/o
J)pil/o
K)py/o
L)scler/o
M)seb/o
N)squam/o
O)xer/o 
A) cutane/o 
B) hidr/o 
C) hydr/o 
D) ichthy/o 
E) kerat/o
F)lip/o
G)melan/o
H)myc/o
I)onych/o
J)pil/o
K)py/o
L)scler/o
M)seb/o
N)squam/o
O)xer/o

Question 20

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-hemorrhagic area of the skin; commonly called a bruise

Accepted Answer

A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria 
A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria

A primary function of sebum is

Use adip/o to build a word that means hernia containing fat:

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -fungus

Vaseline is a brand name for an

The medical procedure used to treat acne scarring by removing outer layers of the skin is called

Which procedure destroys tissue using a high-frequency electric current?

A skin graft taken from one part of the body and placed on another part of the patient's body is a(n)

Which term describes an infestation with lice?

The CF ungu/o means

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -unnatural paleness in the skin

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -dry sebum plugging a pore of the skin; also called a blackhead Completion Complete each statement.

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -bacterial skin infection with pustules that become crusted and rupture

The suffix -logist means

Topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria are

Which procedure uses liquid nitrogen to destroy abnormal tissue, such as warts, tumors, or infected tissue?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -sebum

What is the medical term that means freckle?

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -intense itching

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -hardening; sclera (white of the eye)

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -hemorrhagic area of the skin; commonly called a bruise

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

Filters

Exam 5: Integumentary System

A primary function of sebum is

Use adip/o to build a word that means hernia containing fat:

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -fungus

Vaseline is a brand name for an

The medical procedure used to treat acne scarring by removing outer layers of the skin is called

Which procedure destroys tissue using a high-frequency electric current?

A skin graft taken from one part of the body and placed on another part of the patient's body is a(n)

Which term describes an infestation with lice?

The CF ungu/o means

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -unnatural paleness in the skin

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -dry sebum plugging a pore of the skin; also called a blackhead Completion Complete each statement.

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -bacterial skin infection with pustules that become crusted and rupture

The suffix -logist means

Topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria are

Which procedure uses liquid nitrogen to destroy abnormal tissue, such as warts, tumors, or infected tissue?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -sebum

What is the medical term that means freckle?

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -intense itching

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -hardening; sclera (white of the eye)

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -hemorrhagic area of the skin; commonly called a bruise

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

Filters