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Inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances
Contact dermatitis
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Small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin
Skin tag
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Small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin
Skin tag
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Large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum
Sebaceous cyst
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Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape
Stain
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Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
Excoriation
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Common bacterial infection of the eyes
Conjunctivitis
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The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the:
corneum
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Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:
milia
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Fatty tissue found below the dermis is:
subcutaneous tissue
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An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth, is a(n):
ulcer
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A closed comedo is also known as a blackhead.(T/F)
False
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A large sore bump that does not have a head of pus is a:
papule
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A freckle is an example of a mark on the skin called a:
lesion
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The clear, transparent layer just under the stratum corneum that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the:
stratum lucidum
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The American Cancer Society recommends using a checklist to recognize potential skin cancer or changes in moles, using the letter B to check mole:
borders
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Acne is also known as sebaceous vulgaris.(T/F)
False
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A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a:
comedo
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Inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by red, flaky skin in the scalp and hairline is:
seborrheic dermatitis
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All of the following are examples of primary lesions EXCEPT:
keloid
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The trick in preventing occupational contact dermatitis is to use gloves or utensils when working with irritating chemicals.(T/F)
True
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Dark, brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised may be a warning sign of:
malignant melanoma
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Continued pressure on any part of the skin causes it to thicken and develop into a(n):
callus
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A flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a:
macule
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The surface of healthy skin is slightly:
acidic
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A large blister containing a watery fluid is a:
bulla
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A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is:
acne
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Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing comprise a:
crust
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Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a:
wart
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Any thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes is known as a:
scale
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Milia resemble small sesame seeds and are commonly associated with newborn babies.(T/F)
True
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The melanin produced by the body that is red to yellow in color is:
pheomelanin
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Which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the muscles?
Motor
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Cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer, such as chapped hands or lips, are:
fissures
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The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the:
reticular layer
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The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is:
basal cell carcinoma
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An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape is a:
tumor
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Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic skin-aging factor?
sun exposure
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The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the:
epidermal–dermal junction
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Distended or dilated surface blood vessels are called:
telangiectasias
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The highly sensitive dermis layer of connective tissue is about 10 times thicker than the epidermis. (T/F)
False
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An inflamed pimple containing pus is a:
pustule
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The layer of the dermis that houses the nerve endings which provide the body with the sense of touch is found in the:
papillary layer
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The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the:
cuticle layer
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Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called:
sebaceous glands
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Vitamins such as A, C, D, and E have been shown to have positive effects on the skin’s health when taken by mouth. (T/F)
True
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After four years of college, you can become a dermatologist.(T/F)
False
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The deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the:
stratum germinativum
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Receptors that send messages to the brain
sensory nerve fibers
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Produce the dark skin pigment called melanin
melanocytes
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Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength
collagen
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Fibrous protein that is also the principal component of hair and nails
keratin
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Small, cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of the hair follicles
dermal papillae
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Small, round elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus
pus
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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is known as a:
keloid
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All of the following are appendages of the skin EXCEPT:
pineal gland
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The absence of melanin pigmentation of the body is known as:
albinism
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The cause of rosacea is unknown. (T/F)
True
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The dermis layer is made up of two layers, which are the:
papillary and reticular
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