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Disease of Integumentary System

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which type of skin cancer is the least malignant?
a)
Melanoma
b)
Squamous Cell
c)
Basal Cell
d)
All have the same risk factors
2.
Cold sores are caused by a 
a)
fungus
b)
bacteria (staphylococcus)
c)
autoimmune disease
d)
virus
3.
A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black is a___.
a)
mole
b)
nevus
c)
stain
d)
lentigine
4.
A skin disorder caused by accumulation of dead skin cells and oil in hair follicles is 
a)
acne
b)
eczema
c)
cancer
d)
warts
5.
Human papilloma virus causes
a)
warts
b)
cold sores
c)
eczema
d)
rosacea
6.
A person should see a dermatologist if a mole or spot on their skin
a)
is asymmetrical
b)
has uneven borders (edges)
c)
is larger than a pencil eraser, especially if it is growing
d)
all of these reasons
7.
Ringworm is caused by
a)
worms
b)
fungus
c)
a virus
d)
bacteria
8.

What skin condition is shown?

a)

impetigo

b)

makeup

c)

Vitiligo

d)

macule

9.

which of the following is a malignant condition?

a)

actinic keratosis

b)

Bulla

c)

basal carcinoma

d)

folliculitis

10.

what is shown?

a)

alerpicia

b)

alopecia

c)

aloepesia

d)

alecapeacea

11.

necrosis

a)

study of shape

b)

inflammation of the dead

c)

abnormal condition of dead

d)

abnormal sleep

12.
Red and itchy skin that burns or itches, can lead to blisters or legion.
a)
impetigo
b)
ringworm
c)
eczema
d)
psoriasis
13.
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands, usually occurs during adolescence
a)
Acne Vulgaris
b)
Athlete's Foot
c)
Impetigo
d)
Verrucae
14.
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
15.
Condition where melanin is destroyed and white patches appear in dark skin tone areas.
a)
rosacea
b)
vitiligo
c)
vertigo
d)
impetigo
16.
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
17.
Another autoimmune disease where the hair follicles are attacked by the body.
a)
Lucidium
b)
Allopica
c)
Male Pattern Baldness
d)
Scleroderma
18.
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
19.
The recurring virus infection commonly called fever blisters is known as_____.
a)
psoriasis
b)
herpes simplex
c)
eczema
d)
miliaria rubra
20.
A noncontagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales found on the scalp is
a)
herpes
b)
macula
c)
papules
d)
psoriasis
21.
Melanin:
a)
Helps protect skin from UV radiation
b)
Is found in almost every human being
c)
Is responsible for skin color
d)
All of the above
22.
Caused by a complete lack of melanin:
a)
Dermatitis
b)
Alopecia
c)
Albinism
d)
Melanitis 
23.

All diseases are contagious.

a)

True

b)

False

24.
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
25.
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
26.
Raised red itchy areas that may flare as the result of an infection or allergic reaction.
a)
eczema
b)
hives
c)
acne
d)
psoriasis
27.
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
28.
Condition where melanin is destroyed and white patches appear in dark skin tone areas.
a)
rosacea
b)
vitiligo
c)
vertigo
d)
impetigo
29.
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
30.
This is often associated with a skin abscess that eventually fills with puss.
a)
acne vulgaris
b)
impetigo
c)
boil
d)
ringworm
31.
This is an overgrowth reaction to a scar.
a)
keloid
b)
carbuncle
c)
raised epidermis
d)
vitilago
32.
This infection seems to be highly prevalent it hospitals and is highly contagious.
a)
mrsa-staph infection
b)
vitilago
c)
exzema
d)
impetigo
33.
Another autoimmune disease where the hair follicles are attacked by the body.
a)
Lucidium
b)
Allopica
c)
Male Pattern Baldness
d)
Scleroderma
34.
________ is a disease that can be passed to a person from another person, animal or object.
a)
Non-communicable disase
b)
Communicable Disease
c)
Pathogens
35.
Viruses are the smallest disease-causing organisms.  Fact or Fiction
a)
Fact
b)
Fiction
36.
All diseases are caused by pathogens.  Fact or Fiction?
a)
Fact
b)
Fiction
37.
A doctor would most likely prescribe an antibiotic to treat what type of pathogen?
a)
Fungi
b)
Helminth
c)
Virus
d)
Bacteria
38.
The __________ period is how long the disease can spread from one person to another.
a)
Sickness
b)
Bed rest
c)
Contagious
39.
The ________ is the first line of defense.
a)
eyes
b)
stomach
c)
t-cells
d)
skin
40.
Ways to limit exposure to communicable disease :
a)
washing your hands
b)
eating a balanced diet and participating in physical activity
c)
learn stress management techniques
d)
All of the above
41.
Athlete's foot is an example of this pathogen
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungus
d)
Protozoan
42.
You can get ringworm of the skin by sharing contaminated towels, clothing, and sports equipment, and by direct contact with an infected person. Ringworm is what type of disease?
a)
virus
b)
bacteria
c)
fungus
d)
parasite
43.
Strep throat is caused by:
a)
Virus
b)
fungi
c)
Bacteria
d)
Protozoa
44.

A chronic disease lasts for a __________ amount of time

a)

Long

b)

Short

45.

An acute disease lasts for a ___________ amount of time.

a)

Long

b)

Short

46.

What does the body produce to help fight infections the next time the pathogen enters the body?

a)

White blood cells

b)

Antibodies

c)

Allergies

d)

Pathogens

47.

Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites all have the ability to disrupt _______________ or stability of the internal environment and the mechanisms that maintain the stability.

a)

Homeopathy

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Defense

d)

Disease

48.

__________ release toxins that can travel to different tissues throughout the body while __________ invade target cells and affect specific tissues.

a)

bacteria, viruses

b)

viruses, bacteria

49.

athlete’s foot

a)

virus

b)

protozoa

c)

fungus

d)

bacteria

e)

parasite

50.

body lice

a)

virus

b)

protozoa

c)

fungus

d)

bacteria

e)

parasite

51.

The proteins in your immune system that fight disease are called

a)

lymph cells.

b)

white blood cells.

c)

amino acids.

d)

antibodies.

52.

The study of the spread of disease is called?

a)

Pathology

b)

Biology

c)

Epidemiology

d)

Anatomy

53.

Which body organ is most affected by pathogenic fungi?

a)

Liver

b)

Heart

c)

Skin

d)

Brain

54.
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
55.
Raised red itchy areas that may flare as the result of an infection or allergic reaction.
a)
eczema
b)
hives
c)
acne
d)
psoriasis
56.
What causes antibiotic resistance to occur?
a)
taking antibiotics too often
b)
taking your parents antibiotics
c)
not finishing your antibiotic prescription (saving some of them for next time you are sick)
d)
all of the above
57.
Which of the following is not a way to prevent or treat viruses?
a)
antibiotics
b)
antiviral medications
c)
vaccines
d)
wash your hands
58.
Which disease can be caused by UV rays from the sun and tanning beds?
a)
Diabetes
b)
Skin Cancer
c)
AIDS
d)
Parkinson's disease
59.
This external parasite is known to cause Lyme Disease. 
a)
Lice
b)
Ticks
c)
Mites
d)
Fleas
60.

When cats or dogs ingest this external parasite, it causes a tapeworm.

a)

Flea

b)

Tick

c)

Lice

d)

Mites

61.
This parasitic disease is caused my mites. 
a)
Mange
b)
Lyme Disease
c)
Ear Infection
d)
Malaria
62.

Cells that engulf and digest pathogens are

a)

plasma cells

b)

phagocytic cells

c)

helper T cells

d)

antibodies

63.

Skin and hair is ....barriers

a)

mechanical

b)

chemical

c)

electrical

d)

substantial

64.

Stomach acid and mucus is ....barriers

a)

mechanical

b)

chemical

c)

electrical

d)

substantial

65.

The body's first line of defence against disease includes:

a)

blood clotting, inflammation, vaccine

b)

blood clotting, inflammation, fever, phagocytosis

c)

skin, cilia (hairs), tears, wax, fever

d)

skin, mucous, cilia (hairs), tears and wax

66.

Which disease do these symptoms correspond with?

An itchy, blister like rash on the skin, fatigue, fever, loss of appetite

a)

Smallpox

b)

Varicella (Chickenpox)

c)

Measles

d)

Mumps

e)

Cancer

67.

What disease corresponds with these symptoms?

fever, sore throat, feeling unwell, irritability, loss of appetite

a)

Cancer

b)

Malaria

c)

Influenza

d)

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

e)

Ebola

68.

Which disease corresponds best to these symptoms?

a rash often in a bull's-eye pattern, flu-like symptoms, joint pain, weakness in the limbs

a)

Cancer

b)

Lyme Disease

c)

Zika Fever

d)

West Nile Virus

e)

HIV/AIDS

69.

Ring worm and measles spread through ________________

a)

Direct contact

b)

damaged skin

c)

direct contact

d)

contaminated water

70.
The recurring virus infection commonly called fever blisters is known as_____.
a)
psoriasis
b)
herpes simplex
c)
eczema
d)
miliaria rubra
71.

Which skin change is shown in the picture?

a)

Papules

b)

Macules

c)

Bullae

72.

What is another name for a "large blister" ?

a)

a Macule

b)

a Bulla

c)

a Papule

73.

What shows in the picture?

a)

Bulla

b)

Pustule

c)

Urticaria

74.

Which skin lesion is a "hole in the skin" ?

a)

Ulcer

b)

Nodule

c)

Vesicle

75.

Which skin lesion shows in the picture?

a)

Bulla

b)

Nodule

c)

Urticaria

76.

Which skin lesion shows in the picture?

a)

Pustule

b)

Vesicle

c)

Bulla

77.

Which skin lesions show in the picture?

a)

Macules

b)

Papules

c)

Pustules

78.

Which skin lesion shows in the picture?

a)

Papule

b)

Vesicle

c)

Pustule

79.

Yeast Infection

a)

Bacteria

b)

Fungus

c)

Virus

d)

Parasite

e)

Genetics

80.

Lice

a)

Bacteria

b)

Fungus

c)

Virus

d)

Parasite

e)

Genetics

81.

Scabies

a)

Bacteria

b)

Fungus

c)

Virus

d)

Parasite

e)

Genetics

82.

Which of the following scalp disorders is characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp?

a)

tinea barbae

b)

pediculosis furuncled

c)

tinea capitis

d)

tinea favosa

83.

The medical term for ringworm is called?

a)

pediculosis

b)

tinea

c)

pityriasis

d)

sebum

84.

A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite is:

a)

tinea

b)

pediculosis

c)

dandruff

d)

scabies