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Course Introduction and Section Overview

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to the slide, which structure of the integumentary system is specifically described as covering and protecting the tips of digits?

a)

Skin

b)

Hair

c)

Nail

d)

Sebaceous gland

2.

According to the diagram of integumentary medical terms, which combining form means "cold"?

a)

albin/o

b)

cry/o

c)

kerat/o

d)

hidr/o

3.

Fill in the blank: The suffix (a)   specifically denotes a "skin condition" as shown in the diagram.

4.

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?

a)

ichthy/o and diaphor/o

b)

kerat/o and electr/o

c)

leuk/o and erythr/o

d)

cutane/o and melan/o

5.

Which epidermal layer is identified as the deepest in the skin?

a)

Stratum corneum

b)

Basal layer

c)

Dermis

d)

Subcutaneous layer

6.

Fill in the blank: Cells in the epidermis shrink, die, and become filled with a hard protein called (a)   .

7.

Melanocytes in the basal layer produce the black pigment known as (a)   .

8.

Based on the labeled skin diagram, in which skin region are sebaceous glands and hair follicles primarily situated?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Subcutaneous layer

d)

Stratum corneum

9.

Using the diagram, order these structures from superficial to deep: Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous layer.

a)

Subcutaneous layer → Dermis → Epidermis

b)

Epidermis → Dermis → Subcutaneous layer

c)

Dermis → Epidermis → Subcutaneous layer

d)

Epidermis → Subcutaneous layer → Dermis

10.

Which statement best explains why the epidermis lacks bleeding when superficially scraped, according to the slide?

a)

It is composed of living muscle fibers that quickly contract.

b)

It contains numerous large blood vessels that clot instantly.

c)

It has no blood supply or connective tissue.

d)

It is made of adipose tissue that absorbs impact.

11.

Which skin layer is described as the middle layer of the skin and is also referred to as the corium?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Subcutaneous layer

d)

Basal layer

12.

Fill in the blank: The dermis is composed of connective tissue and (a)   .

13.

Which of the following structures are housed within the dermis? Select the best answer that lists only structures mentioned.

a)

Melanocytes, keratinocytes, and stratum basale

b)

Hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, blood vessels, lymph vessels, sensory receptors, nerve fibers, and muscle fibers

c)

Only adipocytes and blood vessels

d)

Papillae and melanin granules only

14.

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?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Subcutaneous layer

d)

Stratum corneum

15.

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)   .

16.

Which function is explicitly listed for the subcutaneous layer?

a)

Synthesis of melanin

b)

Providing a very good blood supply to the skin

c)

Protection from trauma, insulation, and serving as a source of energy in a starvation situation

d)

Housing the basal cell layer

17.

Complete the statement: Another name for the dermis is (a)   .

18.

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)  

19.

Based on the labeled diagram of skin, which layer is directly superficial to the dermis?

a)

Subcutaneous layer

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hair follicle

d)

Papilla

20.

In the diagram, the (a)   is the small muscle attached to the hair follicle that can cause hair to stand upright.

21.

Which structure is shown adjacent to the hair follicle and is responsible for secreting oil onto the hair and skin?

a)

Sebaceous glands

b)

Papilla

c)

Muscle fibers

d)

Subcutaneous layer

22.

Using the word parts table, which combining form would you select to build a term meaning 'skin cell'?

a)

derm/o + carcin/o

b)

cyt/o + cutane/o

c)

cutane/o + bi/o

d)

dermat/o + cry/o

23.

Fill in the blank: The combining form (a)   means "profuse sweating."

24.

Fill in the blank: The combining form (a)   means "hard, horny."

25.

Fill in the blank: The combining form (a)   refers to "black" pigment. This term is commonly associated with skin color.

26.

Which option correctly matches the combining form to its meaning?

a)

erythr/o — white

b)

leuk/o — red

c)

lip/o — fat

d)

myc/o — black

27.

A clinician documents a "white" lesion in the skin. Based on the listed word parts, which combining form best fits this description?

a)

erythr/o

b)

leuk/o

c)

necr/o

d)

hidr/o

28.

Which combining form means nail?

a)

onych/o

b)

trich/o

c)

seb/o

d)

phot/o

29.

Fill in the blank: The combining form for light is (a)   .

30.

Which pair correctly matches the combining form to its meaning?

a)

py/o — wrinkle

b)

sarc/o — flesh

c)

xer/o — oil

d)

pedicul/o — pus

31.

Select the combining form that refers to hair.

a)

ungu/o

b)

trich/o

c)

vesic/o

d)

rhytid/o

32.

Fill in the blank: (a)   means dry.

33.

Which combining form specifically denotes infection, as noted with a chapter reference?

a)

septic/o

b)

system/o

c)

seb/o

d)

scler/o

34.

According to the suffix list, which suffix means inflammation?

a)

-oma

b)

-itis

c)

-opsy

d)

-emia

35.

Fill in the blank: The suffix meaning abnormal softening is (a)   .

36.

Which option correctly pairs a suffix with its definition?

a)

-ectomy — blood condition

b)

-osis — abnormal condition

c)

-ology — view of

d)

-ia — mass, tumor

37.

Using only the listed word parts, which construction best represents the term "pertaining to a skin condition"?

a)

derma-ic

b)

derma-ia

c)

-derma + -al

d)

-derma + -itis

38.

Which suffix means "pertaining to" as shown in the list of word parts?

a)

-rrhea

b)

-tome

c)

-tic

d)

-ule

39.

Fill in the blank: The suffix (a)   means "surgical repair."

40.

Select the correct meaning for the suffix "-rrhea" from the list of word parts used to build terms.

a)

instrument to cut

b)

discharge

c)

small

d)

eat, swallow

41.

Which prefix from the list means "excessive"?

a)

hypo-

b)

hyper-

c)

epi-

d)

de-

42.

Match each prefix to its meaning as provided in the prefixes table.

a)

allo-

b)

auto-

c)

xeno-

d)

para-

43.

Fill in the blank using the prefix list: The term meaning "within" uses the prefix (a)   .

44.

Based on the "Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms" table, which combination of word parts correctly forms the meaning "pertaining to upon the skin"?

a)

cutane/o + -ous

b)

derm/o + -al

c)

epi- + derm/o + -al

d)

hyper- + derm/o + -al

45.

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)  

46.

Which adjective means "pertaining to under the skin" and is built from the word parts hypo- (below) + derm/o (skin) + -ic (pertaining to)?

a)

Intradermal

b)

Hypodermic

c)

Ungual

d)

Epidermal

47.

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).

48.

Which pair of word parts correctly constructs the term subcutaneous as shown: sub- (under) + cutane/o (skin) + -ous (pertaining to)?

a)

sub- and derm/o

b)

hypo- and cutane/o

c)

sub- and cutane/o

d)

intra- and derm/o

49.

A healthcare provider documents an injection given within the skin. Based on the terminology presented, which adjective best describes this route?

a)

Subcutaneous

b)

Hypodermic

c)

Intradermal

d)

Ungual

50.

Give the adjective form for: A nail (a)   .

51.

Complete the adjective forms requested: Below the skin ____________ or ____________ .

(a)  

52.

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)?

a)

Plastic surgery

b)

Dermatology

c)

Dermal pathology

d)

Epidermology

53.

Identify the correct term for the definition: A scraping-away of the skin surface by friction.

a)

Anhidrosis

b)

Comedo

c)

Abrasion

d)

Contusion

54.

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)   .

55.

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.

a)

Abrasion: scraping away of the skin surface by friction

b)

Anhidrosis: abnormal condition of no sweat

c)

Comedo: hardened sebum in hair follicle (blackhead)

d)

Contusion: injury from a blow; swelling, pain, bruising; skin not broken

56.

Which term is defined as a fluid-filled sac under the skin?

a)

Comedo

b)

Cyst

c)

Contusion

d)

Eschar

57.

Fill in the blank: (a)   is the loss of normal skin color or pigment; its prefix de- means "without."

58.

Which combining form in diaphoresis indicates profuse sweating?

a)

erythr/o

b)

derm/o

c)

diaphor/o

d)

hem/o

59.

A patient presents after blunt trauma with skin discoloration caused by blood collecting under the skin. Which term best describes this finding?

a)

Ecchymosis

b)

Erythema

c)

Fissure

d)

Anhidrosis

60.

In the term "ecchymosis," the suffix -osis means (a)   .

61.

Match each term to its definition.

a)

Erythema

b)

Erythroderma

c)

Eschar

d)

Fissure

62.

Which pair correctly links the word parts to the meaning of erythroderma?

a)

erythr/o = red; -derma = skin condition

b)

erythr/o = skin; -derma = red condition

c)

hem/o = blood; -derma = skin

d)

diaphor/o = sweat; -osis = abnormal condition

63.

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.

a)

Comedo

b)

Eschar

c)

Cyst

d)

Contusion

64.

Which term means excessive hair growth over the body?

a)

Hyperhidrosis

b)

Hirsutism

c)

Hyperemia

d)

Ichthyoderma

65.

Fill in the blank: Hyperhidrosis breaks down into the word parts hyper- meaning (a)   , hidr/o meaning sweat, and -osis meaning abnormal condition.

66.

Which best defines hyperemia?

a)

Redness of the skin due to increased blood flow

b)

Abnormal amount of pigmentation in the skin

c)

Condition of having scaly and dry skin

d)

Excessive hair growth over the body

67.

A patient presents with abnormal amount of pigmentation in the skin. Which term from the list precisely names this condition?

a)

Hyperemia

b)

Hyperpigmentation

c)

Ichthyoderma

d)

Leukoderma

68.

Match each term to its definition.

a)

Hirsutism

b)

Ichthyoderma

c)

Hyperhidrosis

d)

Hyperemia

69.

Which term is defined as a general term for a wound, injury, or abnormality?

a)

Lesion

b)

Lipoma

c)

Macule

d)

Leukoderma

70.

Leukoderma literally uses leuk/o and -derma. What does leuk/o mean in this term?

a)

Skin

b)

Fat

c)

White

d)

Small

71.

Identify the structure shown in Figure 3.8 and choose the correct definition.

a)

Lipoma: fatty mass

b)

Macule: flat, discolored area flush with the skin surface

c)

Nodule: firm, solid mass larger than 0.5 cm

d)

Nevus: pigmented skin blemish

72.

Which term refers to a firm, solid mass of cells in the skin larger than 0.5 cm in diameter?

a)

Nevus

b)

Nodule

c)

Necrosis

d)

Macule

73.

Fill in the blank: Necrosis combines necr/o meaning (a)   and -osis meaning abnormal condition.

74.

Which condition is described as a pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole that is usually benign but may become cancerous?

a)

Onychomalacia

b)

Nevus

c)

Leukoderma

d)

Lipoma

75.

Onychomalacia is defined as softening of the nails. Based on its word parts, onych/o refers to (a)   .