WorksheetsSKIN CANCER & COLOR
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
Which of the following is a bluish cast of the skin resulting from inadequate oxygenation of the blood?
melanin
carotene
hemoglobin
cyanosis
When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does B stand for in ABCD?
bigger than dime
bilateral symmetry
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
