Skin Cancer

In what way does a sunburn impair the body's ability to defend itself?

• the sunburn inhibits the immune response

• the sunburn permanently damages the keratin cells of the skin

• the sunburn denatures the DNA and impairs mitosis

Which of the following are protective chemical barriers of the skin?

• intact epidermis

• keratin

• melanin

• both melanin and keratin

Which of the following is most responsible for the skin color of dark-skinned people?

• melanin

• carotene

• hemoglobin

• cyanosis

Which of the following provides a natural sunscreen for skin?

• melanin

• carotene

• hemoglobin

• vitamin D

When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does B stand for in ABCD?

• bigger than dime

• border

• blackish in color

When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does C stand for in ABCD?

• color change

• cyanosis

• cold to the touch

• carotene present

What type of skin cancer is this a picture of?

• squamous cell carcinoma

• basal cell carcinoma

• melanoma

On a scale of 1-10, 1 meaning 'don't worry about it' and 10 being 'go see a dermatologist immediately', how would you classify this image?

• 1

• 3

• 7

• 10

On a scale of 1-10, 1 meaning 'don't worry about it' and 10 being 'go see a dermatologist immediately', how would you classify this image?

• 1

• 5

• 10

What should you do to protect yourself against the sun?

• Wear a hat

• Put sunscreen on

• Find some shade

• Put sunglasses on

• Put a shirt on