Exam 17: Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System

Epidermoid cysts are caused by abnormal cell proliferation.

_____ is a benign overgrowth of epithelial cells.

UV radiation-induced damage to _____ is the cause of nonmelanoma skin cancer.

Furuncles and carbuncles may be treated with application of moist heat and antiseptic skin cleansing.

Fungal infections are caused by microscopic yeast and mold that live on the skin, hair, or nails.

_____ is blue tint to the skin, caused by a deficiency of oxygen in circulating blood.

The most common skin cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers.

Tinea _____, or athlete's foot, is the most common type of tinea worldwide.

The herpes virus remains inactive in _____ cells until something triggers the virus to become active again.

_____ is a benign tumor made of small blood vessels that form a red or purple birthmark.