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diseases of the skin

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Red and itchy skin that burns or itches, can lead to blisters or legion.
a)
impetigo
b)
ringworm
c)
eczema
d)
psoriasis
2.
Noncontagious skin disease, may be hereditary, thick red area covered with white or silver scales
a)
Eczema
b)
Impetigo
c)
Dermatitis
d)
Psoriasis
3.
Highly infectious fungal infection of the scalp or skin, whose name doesn't match its source
a)
Athlete's Foot
b)
Psoriasis
c)
Ringworm
d)
Verrucae
4.
Fungal infection that can often be found living on floors of gyms or locker rooms, thrives in moist and warm environments.
a)
ringwork
b)
Tinea Pedis
c)
impetigo
d)
psoriasis
5.
Raised red itchy areas that may flare as the result of an infection or allergic reaction.
a)
eczema
b)
hives
c)
acne
d)
psoriasis
6.
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands, usually occurs during adolescence
a)
Acne Vulgaris
b)
Athlete's Foot
c)
Impetigo
d)
Verrucae
7.
A benign skin disorder that looks like red or pink patches, or burst blood vessels, that often patients mistake with "blushing"
a)
hives
b)
rosacea
c)
acne
d)
ringworm
8.
Condition where melanin is destroyed and white patches appear in dark skin tone areas.
a)
rosacea
b)
vitiligo
c)
vertigo
d)
impetigo
9.
Infection where sores are covered by a thick dry honey-colored crust, most common in the summer or fall.
a)
ringworm
b)
impetigo
c)
vitiligo
d)
boils
10.
This is often associated with a skin abscess that eventually fills with puss.
a)
acne vulgaris
b)
impetigo
c)
boil
d)
ringworm
11.
This is an overgrowth reaction to a scar.
a)
keloid
b)
carbuncle
c)
raised epidermis
d)
vitilago
12.
This infection seems to be highly prevalent it hospitals and is highly contagious.
a)
mrsa-staph infection
b)
vitilago
c)
exzema
d)
impetigo
13.
Auto-immune disease where the body attacks it's own tissues and forms scar tissue on the skin and organs.
a)
Staph infection
b)
scleroderma
c)
alopecia
d)
exzema
14.
Another autoimmune disease where the hair follicles are attacked by the body.
a)
Lucidium
b)
Allopica
c)
Male Pattern Baldness
d)
Scleroderma
15.
Condition where the blood flow to the tissue is insuffecient to keep alive and the tissue dies and necrosis.
a)
eczema
b)
alopecia
c)
gangrene
d)
staph infection
16.

outermost layer of skin

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

melanin

d)

pore

17.

A pigment that gives the skin its color

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

melanin

d)

pore

18.

Structure in the dermis of the skin from which a strand of hair grows.

a)

Follicle

b)

dermis

c)

vitamin D

d)

melanin

19.

middle layer of skin

a)

Follicle

b)

Epidermis

c)

Dermis

d)

melanin

20.

tiny opening on the surface of the skin

a)

Dermis

b)

Pore

c)

Epidermis

d)

Melanin

21.

What can you conclude from the fact that your skin prevents harmful germs from entering your body?

a)

Without skin, your immune system wouldn't function

b)

Germs can enter your body through cuts and scrapes

c)

Wearing heavy clothes will protect you against most diseases

d)

Your skin cells contain powerful antibiotics

22.

Place the following layers of skin in order, from outermost to innermost: A) Dermis; B) Epidermis; C) Hypodermis

a)

C A B

b)

B A C

c)

A B C

d)

B C A

23.

Where can you find dead skin cells?

a)

Your innermost layer of skin

b)

Your outermost layer of skin

c)

The border between the epidermis and the dermis

d)

The border between the dermis and the hypodermis

24.
The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and diseases, is:
a)
dermatology
b)
physiology
c)
anatomy
d)
histology
25.
The largest organ of the human body is the:
a)
liver
b)
skin
c)
lungs
d)
heart
26.
The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the:
a)
dermis layer
b)
papillary layer
c)
cuticle layer
d)
subcutaneous layer
27.
The stratum germinativum is composed of several layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment called: 
a)
granules
b)
melanin
c)
elongated
d)
keratin
28.
Fatty tissue found below the dermis is:
a)
papillae
b)
papillary layer
c)
tactile 
d)
subcutaneous tissue
29.
The largest organ of the human body is the
a)
liver
b)
lungs
c)
skin
d)
heart
30.
Which of the following is a function of the skin?
a)
sensation
b)
excretion
c)
heat regulation
d)
all answers are correct
31.
All of the following are appendages of the skin EXCEPT?
a)
pineal gland
b)
nails
c)
sebaceous glands
d)
hair
32.
Which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?
a)
vitamin A
b)
vitamin C
c)
vitamin D
d)
vitamin E
33.
Which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the muscles?
a)
sensory
b)
motor
c)
secretory
d)
all answers are correct
34.
Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called?
a)
sudoriferous glands
b)
sebaceous glands
c)
arrector glands
d)
substance glands
35.
The fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is called?
a)
papule
b)
collagen
c)
keratin
d)
dermal papillae
36.

Which one is not a function of skin.

a)

Helps regulate body temperature.

b)

Eliminate wastes.

c)

Gather information about the environment.

d)

Produce Vitamin C.

37.

Skin protects the body by keeping harmful substances outside the body and keeping important substances inside the body.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Which one is a function of the skin?

a)

Eliminates water.

b)

Produces vitamin D.

c)

Develop information.

d)

Mantaining a hot temperature.

39.

How can you help to keep your skin healthy?

a)

Eating a helpful diet.

b)

Keeping the skin clean.

c)

Limiting time in Sun.

d)

None of the above.

40.

What is the third (bottom) layer of skin called?

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

41.

True or False: UV rays from the sun can burn the skin.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

True or False: Our skin uses sunlight to make Vitamin D and for heat.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

True or False: Our skin helps to control your body's temperature by sweating when it's too hot and getting goose bumps when it's too cold.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

True or False: The epidermis is NOT made of many skin cells.

a)

True

b)

False

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