The part of the hair that is implanted in the skin
What is the root
100
This inflammation of the skin may be nonspecific
What is dermatitis
100
This type of cancer is the most common type occurring in people
What is basal cell carcinoma
100
The number one way to prevent the spread of disease is ____________
What is handwashing
200
The thick oily substance that protects the skin is __________
What is sebum
200
The glands that produces a thick oily substance
What is sebacious glands
200
This disease is characterized by the development of dry reddish patches that are covered with silvery-white scales
What is psoriasis
200
The overall 5 year survival rate for malignant melanoma is
What is 91%
200
The amount of water lost through the skin is approximately this many milliliters
What is 500mL
300
The skin is the site for many __________ Which make it possible for the integumentary system to communicate with the nervous system
What is nerve endings
300
The ducts of sweat glands cause these to form on the surface of the skin
What is pores
300
This common and chronic disorder of the sebacous glands is called _____________
What is acne vulgaris
300
This type of cancer occurs in the pigmented cells of the skin called melanocytes
What is malignant melanoma
300
A skin lesion characterized by an elevated solid area is called a/an _________
What is papule
400
Sweat glands are also known as
What is sudoriferous glands
400
The ridges in the epidermis that make fingerprints are _________
What is papillae
400
When the wound breaks through all layers of the skin and into the underlying muscle tissue
What is stage IV pressure ulcer
400
Only one of the following is true: the skin needs exposure to the sun to manufacture vitamin K, tanning beds are safe, as they do not emit UV rays, the incidence of basal cell carcinoma is on the rise, if you go out after 1pm you are safe because the sun is less intense.
What is basal cell carcinoma is on the rise
400
True or False: The subcutaneous layer is considered a layer of the skin
What is False
500
name the seven functions of the skin
What is covering underlying structures, regulate body temperature, helps manufacture vitamin D, site for nerve endings, temporary storage of fat, reduce harmful uv radiation, absorb drugs and other chemicals.
500
Nails are formed by the __________ layer
What is epidermis
500
A highly contagious fungal infection marked by raised, itchy, circular patches with crusts
What is ringworm
500
Treatment for malignant melanoma includes:
What is surgery and chemotherapy
500
These are the three most common types of herpes
What are herpes simplex, genital herpes, and herpes zoster