Exam 8: The Integumentary System: the Protective Covering

Keratinization softens cells.

________ is a fungal infection of the groin and scrotal areas that mainly affects men.

The stratum corneum ________.

Fourth degree burns penetrate ________.

Describe how transdermal medication works.

________ is an eruption of extremely painful vesicles that occur in a band-like pattern along the course of a spinal nerve pathway.

Patches of melanin found on the skin form ____________.

________ is a condition in which a fungal infection is involved with either fingernails or toenails.

Genital herpes is caused by the ________ virus.

A mass of excessive scar tissue that has a raised and firm, irregular shape is called a(n) ________.

Pubic lice are often called ________.

First degree burns affect all three of the skin layers.

This skin infection is caused by a papilloma virus.

The white, half-moon shaped area of your finger nail is called the cuticle.

____________ glands secrete oil.

When accessing burns, there are two factors: the ________ of the burn and the size of the area burned.

Tiny mites that burrow into the skin to lay eggs cause a condition known as ________.

The most dangerous type of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma.

________ is characterized by the "bull's eye" rash as a result of a bacterial infection that is spread via the bite of the deer tick.

How is hair used in forensics?