Layers
What layer of the skin serves as the body's first line of defense against external injury and infection in children?
epidermis
Which type of bone cell is responsible for bone formation in children?
osteoblasts
What diagnostic method involves applying pressure on the skin to assess capillary refill in children?
Blanching test
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Which pediatric condition is characterized by intense itching, especially at night, caused by a parasitic infection of the skin?
scabies
Which layer of skin in children is responsible for temperature regulation and storing energy?
subcutaneous fat layer
What is the term for the growth plates in children, where new bone is formed during growth?
epiphyseal plate
Which tool is used to magnify skin lesions during a pediatric skin examination?
dermatoscope
What is the name of the syndrome in children that involves red patches of itchy, inflamed skin, typically related to allergies?
atopic dermatitis
What is the term for raised, red welts that appear on the skin in response to an allergen, commonly known as hives?
Urticaria
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What is the technique of gently scraping a skin lesion to collect samples for microscopic analysis?
Skin scraping
Which syndrome, common in newborns, involves small white or yellow cysts that appear on the skin?
Milia
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Which skin structure in children contains hair follicles and sweat glands, important for thermoregulation?
dermis
Which system in children controls voluntary movement and posture through contraction of skeletal muscles?
muscular system
What is the name of the test where a glass slide is pressed against the skin to determine if a lesion is blanchable?
Diascopy
Which childhood viral illness causes a widespread red rash and is often accompanied by a high fever?
measles (rubeola)
What is the term for small, rough, raised skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in children?
Warts
What is the primary component of the subcutaneous layer that provides insulation in children?
adipose tissue
Which condition in children results from improper bone development due to a deficiency in Vitamin D?
Rickets
Which imaging technique is commonly used to evaluate deep skin structures or muscular lesions in children?
Ultrasound
What is the term for a common bacterial skin infection in children that causes red sores, usually around the mouth or nose?
Impetigo
What skin condition, typically found on the scalp of infants, results in thick, yellowish, oily scales or crusts?
cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis)