Disorders
Courtney works in the kitchen at her dad’s restaurant. She is preparing fries and drops the hot oil on her arm. Immediately a blister forms. She has a:
Second degree burn
Receptors for touch, cold, and pain present in the skin are responsible for which function of the integumentary system?
Sensory perception
The ____________ muscle allows hair to rise up when the body is cold.
On a sunny day, Jessica went to the lake and forgot to apply sunscreen. She returned home with redness to her skin, but no blisters. She has a:
First degree burn
Which skin condition is commonly transmitted through sexual contact?
Herpes Simplex Virus - 2
Skin conditions caused by contact with allergens, frequent handwashing, or exposure to chemicals are classified as:
Dermatitis
The evaporation of perspiration enables which function of the integumentary system?
regulation of body temperature
The innermost layer of the skin is the:
Subcutaneous
Hair follicles originate in which skin layer?
dermis
A viral skin lesion that can reoccur after removal is a:
Wart
Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading to which integumentary system disorder?
Acne
The integumentary system is the body’s first line of defense against harmful substances. This is an example of which function of the integumentary system?
protection
The matrix is the nail
bed
Using the Rule of _____________ is helpful in calculating the percentage of skin that is injured after a burn.
Nines
_____________________ is a fungal infection characterized by an itcy, red ring-shaped circle.
Ringworm
Which disorder can be prevented by refraining from sharing towels and wearing shoes in the locker room?
athlete's foot
Using a nitroglycerine patch to treat heart disease is an example of which function of the integumentary system?
absorption
The nerves, blood vessels and glands are located in which layer of skin?
dermis
This vitamin is produced by the body after exposure to the sun. It is also the only vitamin the body can synthesize on its own.
Body odor is caused by the mixture of sweat from the _____________________ glands and bacteria on the skin.
Sudoriferous
Melissa’s skin lesion has irregular borders, multiple colors, and is increasing in size. She visits a tanning bed frequently. She should be evaluated for:
Melanoma
A wound created by a sharp object that causes bleeding is a:
Laceration
Which structure is an appendage of the skin?
hair
Complete cell regeneration in the epidermis occurs every ______________ weeks depending on age.
4-6
Which type of wound gives you an increased risk for contracting tetanus?
Puncture