Exam 17: Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System

_____-degree burns affect the epidermis and portions of the dermis.

_____ is a hereditary disorder characterized by the absence of melanin.

_____ is an abnormally low body temperature resulting from prolonged exposure to cold air or water.

Punctures that penetrate the skin create an anaerobic environment preferred by the tetanus bacteria.

_____, or head lice, are common among schoolchildren.

A _____, or blister, is a small, fluid-filled sac.

The skin is the largest organ of the human body.

The main skin pigment, melanin, is interspersed among other cells in the _____.

_____ warts form around the mouth, nose, or beard area; they are the same color as the skin.

Often the first sign of _____ is a change in the shape, color, size, or feel of an existing mole.

An ulcer is an area of the skin in which the surface has eroded.

Carbuncles consist of clusters of furuncles.

Pruritis is the most common symptom of pediculosis, is caused by the saliva of lice.

A _____, or pimple, is a solid, elevated area on the skin.

A _____ is small elevated lesion filled with pus.

_____ dermatitis, also called dandruff, is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder generally affecting the areas of the head and trunk.

_____ are areas of the skin that have grown thick in response to repeated pressure and friction and form to protect the skin.

Periungual warts grow in the groin or peri-anal area.

_____ is an abnormal redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow and dilated blood vessels close to the skin's surface.

_____keratosis, also known as solar keratosis, is a precancerous skin condition.