Integumentary System Disorders

Which type of skin cancer is the least malignant?

• Melanoma
• Squamous Cell
• Basal Cell
• All have the same risk factors

The C is the ABCD rule stands for _______.

• Clarity
• Color
• Cut
• Composition

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

This type of skin cancer has only a 50% survival rate.

• Basal Cell
• Squamous Cell
• Melanoma
• Both Squamous Cell and Melanoma

Cold sores are caused by a 

• fungus
• bacteria (staphylococcus)
• autoimmune disease
• virus

A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black is a___.

• mole
• nevus
• stain
• lentigine

A skin disorder caused by accumulation of dead skin cells and oil in hair follicles is 

• acne
• eczema
• cancer
• warts

Human papilloma virus causes

• warts
• cold sores
• eczema
• rosacea

A person should see a dermatologist if a mole or spot on their skin

• is asymmetrical
• has uneven borders (edges)
• is larger than a pencil eraser, especially if it is growing
• all of these reasons

The substance produced by the skin that helps to prevent skin cancer by blocking UV rays from damaging DNA is

• sebum
• adipose
• keratin
• melanin

Full thickness burns involve damage to the 

• the epidermis, only
• the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
• the epidermis and dermis, only
• muscle, only