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Ringworm that occurs on the scalp is ________ capitis.

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The nail ________ holds the nail down to underlying skin and provides nutrients to the nail from the blood supply under it.

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The redness around an inflamed area is caused by the ________ of nearby blood vessels.

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The most common cell type in the epidermis is the ________.

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Which of these structures or substances in the skin helps prevent UV radiation from damaging deep structures of the skin?


A) Sebaceous glands
B) Melanin
C) Keratinocytes
D) Keratin
E) Collagen fibers

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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________ is a general term defined as inflammation of the skin or a rash that can have many causes. It is a sign of many types of skin disorder.

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The ________ of a mole should be even and not lighten or darken.

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The pigment called ________ traps ultraviolet radiation from sunlight and prevents the radiation from harming structures in the underlying layers of skin.

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A(n) ________ is an overgrowth of scar tissue.

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The white half-moon-shaped area at the base of a nail is called a(n) ________ and contains very active keratinocytes.

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In which layer of skin are keratinocyte cells located?


A) arrector pili
B) epidermis
C) dermis
D) subcutaneous layer
E) hypodermis

F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Which of these skin problems requires treating the whole family?


A) Folliculitis
B) Psoriasis
C) Scabies
D) Dermatitis
E) Eczema

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following are mites that burrow beneath the skin?


A) Folliculitis
B) Psoriasis
C) Eczema
D) Scabies
E) Dermatitis

F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Apocrine sweat glands are not associated with which of the following?


A) Produce sweat with a high amount of protein
B) Activated primarily by heat
C) Produce thicker sweat than eccrine glands
D) Most numerous in arm pits and groin
E) Become active during puberty

F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Most ________ (sweat) glands are located in the dermis of skin and are of two types: eccrine and apocrine.

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Julio called this morning and asked to be seen today if possible. You fit him into the schedule and he arrives at your office with a red face that looks painful. He states that the gas stove flashed in his face when he was lighting it. You note that facial hair has been burned, but there are no blisters. Your best first response is to ____.


A) call 911 because burns to the head are always serious
B) apply ointment to the burns on his face
C) check his vital signs and put ice on the burned area
D) get him to drink some cool water to prevent shock
E) cover the burn to keep out bacteria

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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An oily substance called ________ is secreted onto hairs to keep them soft and pliable and is eventually deposited onto skin to keep it soft as well.

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Which of these skin problems is an inherited autoimmune disorder?


A) Folliculitis
B) Psoriasis
C) Scabies
D) Dermatitis
E) Pediculosis

F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

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Which type of burn involves the epidermis and dermis but does not affect muscles or bones.


A) First-degree
B) Second-degree
C) Third-degree
D) Full-thickness
E) Superficial

F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

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Rosacea results from dilation of small facial blood vessels; the cause of this dilation is ____.


A) a virus
B) bacteria
C) a fungus
D) a worm
E) unknown

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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