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WorksheetsCourse Introduction and Section Overview
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
According to the slide, which structure of the integumentary system is specifically described as covering and protecting the tips of digits?
Skin
Hair
Nail
Sebaceous gland
According to the diagram of integumentary medical terms, which combining form means "cold"?
albin/o
cry/o
kerat/o
hidr/o
Fill in the blank: The suffix (a) specifically denotes a "skin condition" as shown in the diagram.
A clinician documents a patient with scaly, dry skin and profuse sweating. Using only the combining forms provided in the diagram, which pair best represents these findings?
ichthy/o and diaphor/o
kerat/o and electr/o
leuk/o and erythr/o
cutane/o and melan/o
Which epidermal layer is identified as the deepest in the skin?
Stratum corneum
Basal layer
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Fill in the blank: Cells in the epidermis shrink, die, and become filled with a hard protein called (a) .
Melanocytes in the basal layer produce the black pigment known as (a) .
Based on the labeled skin diagram, in which skin region are sebaceous glands and hair follicles primarily situated?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Stratum corneum
Using the diagram, order these structures from superficial to deep: Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous layer.
Subcutaneous layer → Dermis → Epidermis
Epidermis → Dermis → Subcutaneous layer
Dermis → Epidermis → Subcutaneous layer
Epidermis → Subcutaneous layer → Dermis
Which statement best explains why the epidermis lacks bleeding when superficially scraped, according to the slide?
It is composed of living muscle fibers that quickly contract.
It contains numerous large blood vessels that clot instantly.
It has no blood supply or connective tissue.
It is made of adipose tissue that absorbs impact.
Which skin layer is described as the middle layer of the skin and is also referred to as the corium?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Basal layer
Fill in the blank: The dermis is composed of connective tissue and (a) .
Which of the following structures are housed within the dermis? Select the best answer that lists only structures mentioned.
Melanocytes, keratinocytes, and stratum basale
Hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, blood vessels, lymph vessels, sensory receptors, nerve fibers, and muscle fibers
Only adipocytes and blood vessels
Papillae and melanin granules only
A patient has a laceration that damages sensory receptors and lymph vessels but leaves the epidermis intact. Based on the structures affected, which skin layer is primarily injured?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Stratum corneum
Fill in the blank: The subcutaneous layer (or hypodermis) is a continuous layer of fat that separates the dermis from deeper tissues and is composed of fat cells called (a) .
Which function is explicitly listed for the subcutaneous layer?
Synthesis of melanin
Providing a very good blood supply to the skin
Protection from trauma, insulation, and serving as a source of energy in a starvation situation
Housing the basal cell layer
Complete the statement: Another name for the dermis is (a) .
According to the practice sheet, which glands release their product directly into hair follicles, contrasted with glands that release their product into a duct? Provide the two gland types in order.
(a)
Based on the labeled diagram of skin, which layer is directly superficial to the dermis?
Subcutaneous layer
Epidermis
Hair follicle
Papilla
In the diagram, the (a) is the small muscle attached to the hair follicle that can cause hair to stand upright.
Which structure is shown adjacent to the hair follicle and is responsible for secreting oil onto the hair and skin?
Sebaceous glands
Papilla
Muscle fibers
Subcutaneous layer
Using the word parts table, which combining form would you select to build a term meaning 'skin cell'?
derm/o + carcin/o
cyt/o + cutane/o
cutane/o + bi/o
dermat/o + cry/o
Fill in the blank: The combining form (a) means "profuse sweating."
Fill in the blank: The combining form (a) means "hard, horny."
Fill in the blank: The combining form (a) refers to "black" pigment. This term is commonly associated with skin color.
Which option correctly matches the combining form to its meaning?
erythr/o — white
leuk/o — red
lip/o — fat
myc/o — black
A clinician documents a "white" lesion in the skin. Based on the listed word parts, which combining form best fits this description?
erythr/o
leuk/o
necr/o
hidr/o
Which combining form means nail?
onych/o
trich/o
seb/o
phot/o
Fill in the blank: The combining form for light is (a) .
Which pair correctly matches the combining form to its meaning?
py/o — wrinkle
sarc/o — flesh
xer/o — oil
pedicul/o — pus
Select the combining form that refers to hair.
ungu/o
trich/o
vesic/o
rhytid/o
Fill in the blank: (a) means dry.
Which combining form specifically denotes infection, as noted with a chapter reference?
septic/o
system/o
seb/o
scler/o
According to the suffix list, which suffix means inflammation?
-oma
-itis
-opsy
-emia
Fill in the blank: The suffix meaning abnormal softening is (a) .
Which option correctly pairs a suffix with its definition?
-ectomy — blood condition
-osis — abnormal condition
-ology — view of
-ia — mass, tumor
Using only the listed word parts, which construction best represents the term "pertaining to a skin condition"?
derma-ic
derma-ia
-derma + -al
-derma + -itis
Which suffix means "pertaining to" as shown in the list of word parts?
-rrhea
-tome
-tic
-ule
Fill in the blank: The suffix (a) means "surgical repair."
Select the correct meaning for the suffix "-rrhea" from the list of word parts used to build terms.
instrument to cut
discharge
small
eat, swallow
Which prefix from the list means "excessive"?
hypo-
hyper-
epi-
de-
Match each prefix to its meaning as provided in the prefixes table.
allo-
auto-
xeno-
para-
Fill in the blank using the prefix list: The term meaning "within" uses the prefix (a) .
Based on the "Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms" table, which combination of word parts correctly forms the meaning "pertaining to upon the skin"?
cutane/o + -ous
derm/o + -al
epi- + derm/o + -al
hyper- + derm/o + -al
Fill in the blanks using the table of adjective forms: The term _______ is built from cutane/o (skin) + _______ (pertaining to) and means "pertaining to the skin."
(a)
Which adjective means "pertaining to under the skin" and is built from the word parts hypo- (below) + derm/o (skin) + -ic (pertaining to)?
Intradermal
Hypodermic
Ungual
Epidermal
Fill in the blank: The adjective (a) is defined as pertaining to within the skin and is formed from intra- (within) + derm/o (skin) + -al (pertaining to).
Which pair of word parts correctly constructs the term subcutaneous as shown: sub- (under) + cutane/o (skin) + -ous (pertaining to)?
sub- and derm/o
hypo- and cutane/o
sub- and cutane/o
intra- and derm/o
A healthcare provider documents an injection given within the skin. Based on the terminology presented, which adjective best describes this route?
Subcutaneous
Hypodermic
Intradermal
Ungual
Give the adjective form for: A nail (a) .
Complete the adjective forms requested: Below the skin ____________ or ____________ .
(a)
According to the pathology table, which medical specialty is defined as the branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the integumentary system, with word parts dermat/o (skin) + -logy (study of)?
Plastic surgery
Dermatology
Dermal pathology
Epidermology
Identify the correct term for the definition: A scraping-away of the skin surface by friction.
Anhidrosis
Comedo
Abrasion
Contusion
Fill in the blank with the meaning of the prefix in the term anhidrosis: In the breakdown an- + hidr/o + -osis, the prefix an- means (a) .
A patient presents with a non-open skin injury after being hit by a ball, showing swelling, pain, and bruising. Using the provided terms, select the best diagnosis and justify by matching features described in the definition.
Abrasion: scraping away of the skin surface by friction
Anhidrosis: abnormal condition of no sweat
Comedo: hardened sebum in hair follicle (blackhead)
Contusion: injury from a blow; swelling, pain, bruising; skin not broken
Which term is defined as a fluid-filled sac under the skin?
Comedo
Cyst
Contusion
Eschar
Fill in the blank: (a) is the loss of normal skin color or pigment; its prefix de- means "without."
Which combining form in diaphoresis indicates profuse sweating?
erythr/o
derm/o
diaphor/o
hem/o
A patient presents after blunt trauma with skin discoloration caused by blood collecting under the skin. Which term best describes this finding?
Ecchymosis
Erythema
Fissure
Anhidrosis
In the term "ecchymosis," the suffix -osis means (a) .
Match each term to its definition.
Erythema
Erythroderma
Eschar
Fissure
Which pair correctly links the word parts to the meaning of erythroderma?
erythr/o = red; -derma = skin condition
erythr/o = skin; -derma = red condition
hem/o = blood; -derma = skin
diaphor/o = sweat; -osis = abnormal condition
A deep burn patient develops a thick layer of dead tissue mixed with tissue fluid over the wound. Using correct terminology from the content, identify this finding.
Comedo
Eschar
Cyst
Contusion
Which term means excessive hair growth over the body?
Hyperhidrosis
Hirsutism
Hyperemia
Ichthyoderma
Fill in the blank: Hyperhidrosis breaks down into the word parts hyper- meaning (a) , hidr/o meaning sweat, and -osis meaning abnormal condition.
Which best defines hyperemia?
Redness of the skin due to increased blood flow
Abnormal amount of pigmentation in the skin
Condition of having scaly and dry skin
Excessive hair growth over the body
A patient presents with abnormal amount of pigmentation in the skin. Which term from the list precisely names this condition?
Hyperemia
Hyperpigmentation
Ichthyoderma
Leukoderma
Match each term to its definition.
Hirsutism
Ichthyoderma
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperemia
Which term is defined as a general term for a wound, injury, or abnormality?
Lesion
Lipoma
Macule
Leukoderma
Leukoderma literally uses leuk/o and -derma. What does leuk/o mean in this term?
Skin
Fat
White
Small
Identify the structure shown in Figure 3.8 and choose the correct definition.
Lipoma: fatty mass
Macule: flat, discolored area flush with the skin surface
Nodule: firm, solid mass larger than 0.5 cm
Nevus: pigmented skin blemish
Which term refers to a firm, solid mass of cells in the skin larger than 0.5 cm in diameter?
Nevus
Nodule
Necrosis
Macule
Fill in the blank: Necrosis combines necr/o meaning (a) and -osis meaning abnormal condition.
Which condition is described as a pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole that is usually benign but may become cancerous?
Onychomalacia
Nevus
Leukoderma
Lipoma
Onychomalacia is defined as softening of the nails. Based on its word parts, onych/o refers to (a) .
