Diseases and Disorders
A disorder often seen on hands, caused by scabies mites.
What is scabies?
The outermost layer of the skin
What is the Epidermis?
This disorder includes pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and is common in teens going through puberty.
What is acne?
The Latin stem meaning skin
What is "derma"?
The circular opening in the choroid where light enters the eye
What is the Pupil?
A deep cut or tear in the skin often requires sutures.
What is a laceration?
What is the actual name of the layer nicknamed the "true skin"
What is the Dermis?
Which disorder is a fungal infection of the feet that can be prevented by wearing shower shoes?
What is Athlete's Foot?
The Latin stem meaning upon, or above
What is "epi-"
The colored part of your eye that surrounds the Pupil
What is the Iris?
What is the disorder that causes dry reddish patches covered with silver and white scales, which is a chronic inflammatory disease?
What is Psoriasis?
The layer made of epithelial cells.
What is the epidermis?
What is the disorder caused commonly by exposure to the sun that can be categorized into 3 different degrees?
What is a burn?
The Latin stem meaning below
What is "sub-"
The protective membrane that lines the eyelids and sclera
What is the conjuctiva?
What is Ring Worm?
The innermost layer of the hair
What is the medulla
What is the disease that causes a lack of melanin in the hair, resulting in no color.
What is albinism?
The Latin stem meaning blood vessel
What is "vasculo-"
The jelly fluid in the posterior (back) chamber
What is Vitreous Humor?
What is Eczema?
The official name for "sweat glands"
What are sudoriferous glands
What is the disorder that is an inflammatory skin infection characterized by vesicles that rupture and develop honey-colored crusts?
What is Impetigo?
The Latin stem meaning oil, or sebum
What is "sebo-"
The hairlike structures in your ear that vibrate.
What is the Organ of Cochlea?