The Integumentary System

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The Integumentary System
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Classroom Response System

• Pretest

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What does the combining form dermat/o mean?

1. skin
2. hair
3. nail
4. eye

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What does the combining form dermat/o mean?

• skin
• hair
• nail
• eye

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The swelling that occurs when fluid accumulates
in a confined space is known as which of the
following?

1. erythema
2. edema
3. bruise
4. cyst

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The swelling that occurs when fluid accumulates
in a confined space is known as which of the
following?

• erythema
• edema
• bruise
• cyst

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What is the medical term for yellow that also
describes a sign of liver disease?

1. cyanosis
2. erythema
3. jaundice
4. pallor

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What is the medical term for yellow that also
describes a sign of liver disease?

1. cyanosis
2. erythema
3. jaundice
4. pallor

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What is an overgrowth of scar tissue that forms
an elevation on the skin?

1. keloid
2. macule
3. papule
4. vesicle

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What is an overgrowth of scar tissue that forms
an elevation on the skin?

• keloid
• macule
• papule
• vesicle

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What does the combining form xer/o mean?

1. moist
2. itchy
3. red
4. dry

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What does the combining form xer/o mean?

• moist
• itchy
• red
• dry

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What does the term alopecia mean?

1. reduction of skin pigmentation
2. baldness
3. overgrowth of the hair
4. contagious skin infection

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What does the term alopecia mean?

• reduction of skin pigmentation
• baldness
• overgrowth of the hair
• contagious skin infection

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Viral infection resulting in periodic skin
eruption producing clusters of deep blisters is
known as what?

1. herpes
2. scabies
3. psoriasis
4. melanoma

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Viral infection resulting in periodic skin
eruption producing clusters of deep blisters is
known as what?

• herpes
• scabies
• psoriasis
• melanoma

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What is the medical term for fungal infection of
the skin?

1. lupus
2. impetigo
3. cellulitis
4. tinea

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What is the medical term for fungal infection of
the skin?

• lupus
• impetigo
• cellulitis
• tinea

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The term biopsy relates to which of the following?

1. removing fluid from the spine
2. minor surgery removing tissue for evaluation
3. minor surgery involving the removal of an ingrown
   nail
4. cleaning a wound of dirt and debris

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The term biopsy relates to which of the following?

• removing fluid from the spine
• minor surgery removing tissue for evaluation
• minor surgery involving the removal of an ingrown
  nail
• cleaning a wound of dirt and debris

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Which of the following is a chemical agent that
softens or smooths skin?

1. emollient
2. suspension
3. syrup
4. phenol

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Which of the following is a chemical agent that
softens or smooths skin?

• emollient
• suspension
• syrup
• phenol

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Classroom Response System

• Post-test

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Which of the following combining forms means
glands?

1. kerat/o
2. seb/o
3. aden/o
4. cutane/o

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Which of the following combining forms means
glands?

• kerat/o
• seb/o
• aden/o
• cutane/o

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Which word best describes a local uneven surface
of skin caused by fat deposition, usually found
in the thighs and buttocks?

• cellulite
• cicatrix
• dermatitis
• scleroderma

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Which word best describes a local uneven surface
of skin caused by fat deposition, usually found
in the thighs and buttocks?

• cellulite
• cicatrix
• dermatitis
• scleroderma

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Which of the following is the clinical term for
pimple?

1. pustule
2. verruca
3. wheal
4. comedo

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Which of the following is the clinical term for
pimple?

• pustule
• verruca
• wheal
• comedo

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When a person has a laceration, he has which of
the following?

1. a tear or cut by a sharp object with an irregular
   surface
2. a narrow break or slit in the skin
3. erosion of skin or a mucous membrane
4. an injury to the skin caused by excessive
   exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals, or
   sunlight

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When a person has a laceration, he has which of
the following?

• a tear or cut by a sharp object with an irregular
  surface
• a narrow break or slit in the skin
• erosion of skin or a mucous membrane
• an injury to the skin caused by excessive
  exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals, or
  sunlight

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The combining form onych/o refers to which of the
following?

1. tumor
2. gland
3. horny tissue
4. nail

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The combining form onych/o refers to which of the
following?

• tumor
• gland
• horny tissue
• nail

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The suffix -itis refers to which of the following?

• self
• inflammation
• singular
• pertaining to

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The suffix -itis refers to which of the following?

1. self
2. inflammation
3. singular
4. pertaining to

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The prefix par- refers to which of the following?

1. hidden
2. sweat
3. alongside, abnormal
4. softening

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The prefix par- refers to which of the following?

1. hidden
2. sweat
3. alongside, abnormal
4. softening

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Which of the following is a skin infection
composed of a cluster of boils?

1. carcinoma
2. carbuncle
3. pustule
4. herpes

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Which of the following is a skin infection
composed of a cluster of boils?

• carcinoma
• carbuncle
• pustule
• herpes

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Which of the following is a skin condition that
occurs when people age and their skin becomes
lighter in color due to reduced activity of the
pigment-producing cells in the skin?

1. impetigo
2. leukoderma
3. onychomalacia
4. paronychia

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Which of the following is a skin condition that
occurs when people age and their skin becomes
lighter in color due to reduced activity of the
pigment-producing cells in the skin?

• impetigo
• leukoderma
• onychomalacia
• paronychia

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Which of the following best describes scabies?

1. a viral infection that produces deep blisters in
   clusters
2. a contagious viral infection
3. silvery scaled patches on the skin
4. a skin eruption caused by an itch mite

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Which of the following best describes scabies?

• a viral infection that produces deep blisters in
  clusters
• a contagious viral infection
• silvery scaled patches on the skin
• a skin eruption caused by an itch mite