The Skin and Its Disorders

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The Skin and Its Disorders

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Question 1

The small epidermal layer composed of clear cells is the:

A	Stratum corneum
B	Stratum lucidum
C	Stratum mucosum
D	Melanin

Question 2

Fat cells, blood vessels and sweat glands are found in the:

A	Subcutaneous layer
B	Papillae
C	Epidermis
D	Reticular layer

Question 3

The small opening in the skin surface through which the sudoriferous glands eliminate waste is the:

A	Papal
B	Sweat pore
C	Hair shaft
D	Secretory nerve

Question 4

A fatal skin cancer which begins with the growth of a mole is called:

A	Vitiligo
B	Chloasma
C	Melanin
D	Melanotic sarcoma

Question 5

Cells that look like granules are in the layer of epidermis called:

A	Stratum lucidum
B	Stratum corneum
C	Stratum granulosum
D	Stratum mucosum

Question 6

A round, thickened patch of epidermis due to pressure or friction in which the thickening grows inward is called a:

A	Sarcoma
B	Corn
C	Hive
D	Mole

Question 7

Ringworm of the hand is highly contagious and caused by a:

A	Pigment
B	Mold
C	Scratch
D	Fungus

Question 8

Severe dandruff is an example of:

A	Scales
B	Crust
C	Fissure
D	Bulla

Question 9

Arrector pili muscles can cause:

A	Spasms
B	Arthritis
C	Hair growth
D	Goose bumps

Question 10

A structural change in tissue caused by injury and disease is called:

A	Lesion
B	Pustule
C	Fissure
D	Scar

Question 11

Blood vessels and nerves are found in the:

A	Dermis
B	Epidermis
C	Follicle
D	Stratum corneum

Question 12

A lump on the skin with an inflamed base a head containing pus is called a:

A	Tubercle
B	Crust
C	Fissure
D	Scar

Question 13

A semi-solid or fluid lump above and below the skin surface is called a:

A	Papule
B	Macule
C	Cyst
D	Nodule

Question 14

The waterproof coating for the skin is found in the layer of the epidermis called the:

A	Stratum lucidum
B	Stratum mucosum
C	Melanin
D	Stratum corneum

Question 15

The proper name for liver spots is:

A	Chloasma
B	Vitiligo
C	Sarcoma
D	Birthmark

Question 16

Darkening of the skin caused by exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun is called a:

A	Mole
B	Keratoma
C	Tan
D	Birthmark

Question 17

The dermal layer which lies directly under the epidermis is the:

A	Adipose tissue
B	Papillary
C	Tactile corpuscles
D	Horny layer

Question 18

Melanin is found in this epidermis layer:

A	Stratum lucidum
B	Stratum germinativum
C	Stratum corneum
D	Stratum granulosum

Question 19

People with vitiligo must be protected from:

A	Chemicals
B	Sun
C	Water
D	Freckles

Question 20

The common name for tinea pedis is:

A	Eczema
B	Athlete’s foot
C	Pimple
D	Cold sore

Question 21

Sensory nerve endings are most abundant in the:

A	Toes
B	Fingertips
C	Nose
D	Eyes

Question 22

The congenital absence of melanin pigment in the body is called:

A	Psoriasis
B	Herpes simplex
C	Albinism
D	Vesicle

Question 23

The fatty tissue found in the subcutaneous layer of the dermis is called:

A	Energy cells
B	Cellulite
C	Adipose
D	Papal

Question 24

The common name for keratoma is:

A	Carotene
B	Freckles
C	Callus
D	Mol

Question 25

The common name for the sudoriferous glands is:

A	Oil glands
B	Hormones
C	Sweat glands
D	Lymph nodes

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