Exam 7: Dermatology - Integumentary System

Which is the common name for a herpes simplex 1 infection?

Which of these is a flat,pigmented spot?

The skin of an infant has very few wrinkles because of the large amount of elastin in the dermis and a thick layer of fat in the subcutaneous tissue.

All of these combining forms mean sweat except:

The physician ordered a Tzanck test to aid in making the diagnosis of:

Sunburn is the result of excessive melanin absorption of ultraviolet light.

The acronym ____________ stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.

A person with dark skin has a greater production of melanin than someone with fair skin.

A congenital skin tumor composed of dilated blood vessels is known as a/an:

A dermatome is:

The combining form pedicul/o- means ____________.

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word psoriasis (soh-ry-ah-sis)?

The combining form pil/o- means ____________.

The patient required ____________ for the removal of necrotic tissue from his wound.

A sarcoma is a tumor of the ____________.

The adjective form of epidermis is ____________.

The outermost layer of the skin is the:

All allergic reactions are hypersensitivity responses to allergens.

Which is a benign,pigmented,flat macule that develops after sun exposure?

An excessive,abnormally large scar is a: