EHC - Week 3 Terms

What is the term for a bluish discoloration of the skin?

• Erythema

• Cyanosis

• Jaundice

• Psoriasis

Which layer of skin is also called the corium or true skin?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous fascia

• Sebaceous Gland

What is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

• Melanoma

• Impetigo

Which condition is characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin?

• Cyanosis

• Erythema

• Jaundice

• Impetigo

What is the term for a small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus?

• Vesicle

• Pustule

• Macule

• Papule

Which glands in the skin are responsible for producing sweat?

• Sebaceous Glands

• Sudoriferous Glands

• Subcutaneous fascia

• Sebum

What is the term for a firm raised area on the skin?

• Macule

• Papule

• Vesicle

• Wheals

Which condition is a highly contagious fungal infection causing a red or silvery ringlike rash on the skin or scalp?

• Psoriasis

• Ringworm

• Impetigo

• Eczema

What is the oily substance that prevents dryness and has antifungal and antibacterial properties?

• Sebum

• Sebaceous Gland

• Subcutaneous fascia

• Sudoriferous Glands

Which term describes an inflammatory response to mild skin irritation with a well-defined, round raised redness?

• Macule

• Papule

• Wheals

• Vesicle