Exam 26: Skin Care: Understanding the Integumentary System and Common Skin Conditions

Actinic keratoses caused by the sun are also known as solar keratoses.

Debridement is used to remove ____________ from the skin.

In which disease are oily areas interspersed with patches of dry,scaly skin and dandruff.

The skin is comprised of the epidermis,dermis,and subcutaneous tissue.

The sebaceous glands are which type of gland?

A patient diagnosed with onychomycosis has an infection of the nail that is caused by a ____________.

The integumentary system covers the entire surface of the body and consists of the skin,hair,and:

A bed sore is also known as a decubitus ulcer.

The opposite of diaphoresis is ____________.

A ____________ is the medical name for a bruise with hemorrhage under the skin.

An excessive,abnormally large scar is a:

Allergy skin testing is accomplished by what test?

The combining form xer/o- means ____________.

The subcutaneous tissue acts as a layer of insulation to conserve body heat.

The skin presents a moist and alkaline environment that discourages the growth of microorganisms.

Keratin in the epidermis absorbs ultraviolet light to protect DNA in skin cells from undergoing genetic mutation.

Sunlight is important because it converts collagen fibers in the epidermis to vitamin D.

When the skin along the cuticle is infected with bacteria and pus,this is known as onychomycosis.

____________ is a severe systemic allergic reaction characterized by bronchoconstriction,hypotension,and shock.

Acne vulgaris occurs most often in adolescence.