EST Skin and Integumentary System Exam

EST Skin and Integumentary System Exam (106E.01, 106E.02, 106E.03, 105E.02) Latest Update - Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

A chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands that occurs when hair follicles

become plugged with sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria is called: - CORRECT

ANSWER: acne

A common pigmentation disorder in pregnant women is known as melasma or: -

CORRECT ANSWER: chloasma

A common, harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks is called: - CORRECT ANSWER: keratosis pilaris

A condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands commonly associated with oily skin types is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER: seborrhea

A linear split/line in the epidermis or dermis that often occurs when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold and water is a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER: fissure

A plugged sebaceous gland with an opening that is not widely dilated is called a closed comedo or an): - CORRECT ANSWER: whitehead

A solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction, is called a: - CORRECT ANSWER: wheal

An example of a subjective symptom would be: - CORRECT ANSWER: itching

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An important component of skin cells is a protein substance called: - CORRECT

ANSWER: keratin

Candida albicans is a common skin infection caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER: yeast

Connective tissue is located in the: - CORRECT ANSWER: dermis

Desquamation is the shedding, peeling or coming off in scales of which layer of the

epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER: stratum corneum

Fingerprints are formed by - CORRECT ANSWER: epidermal ridges

Foreign substances in the body that provoke an immune response are called: -

CORRECT ANSWER: antigens

Most skin problems are caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER: sebaceous glands

On what area of the body would you not find any sebaceous glands? - CORRECT

ANSWER: on the palms of hands and soles of feet

Oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment are characteristics of: - CORRECT ANSWER: Vitiligo

Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin called prickly heat or: - CORRECT ANSWER: miliaria rubra

Regulation of body temperature, excretion of waste products and helping maintain the acidic pH factor of the skin are the three major functions of which glands? - CORRECT

ANSWER: eccrine

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