Question 1

The combining form that means scrape off is ____________.

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A)   excori/o-
B)   contus/o-
C)   abras/o-
D)   hem/o-

Question 2

A xanthoma is a benign tumor that is the color ____________.

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Question 3

The medical name for split hair ends is:

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A)   folliculitis.
B)   male pattern baldness.
C)   alopecia.
D)   schizotrichia.

Question 4

A patient diagnosed with onychomycosis has an infection of the nail that is caused by a ____________.

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Question 5

What is the difference between a local allergic reaction and a systemic allergic reaction?

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A local allergic reaction occurs when an...

Question 6

By looking at the meaning of the combining form pil/o-,we can tell that a pilonidal cyst is initially caused by an abnormal ____________.

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The answer of By looking at the meaning of the...

Question 7

Verrucae are caused by:

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A)   viruses.
B)   bacteria.
C)   parasites.
D)   fungi.

Question 8

Which surgical procedure uses a scalpel to remove an entire lesion?

Accepted Answer

A)   excisional biopsy
B)   incisional biopsy
C)   punch biopsy
D)   shave biopsy

Question 9

Paronchyia is an inflammation and infection of the skin along the nail cuticle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cells from plants and animals can act as ____________ to sensitive individuals.

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A)   allergens
B)   dermatomes
C)   adipocere
D)   lesions

Question 11

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word necrosis (neh-kroh-sis)?

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Question 12

Liposuction is also known as suction-assisted lipectomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The combining form ungu/o- means :

Accepted Answer

A)   skin.
B)   oil gland.
C)   dermis.
D)   nail.

Question 14

The combining form cutane/o- means ____________.

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Question 15

Elevated collections of blood under the skin are known as petechiae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a common cause of anaphylaxis in hypersensitive individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)   eating peanuts
B)   a reaction to an infestation with lice
C)   being stung by a bee
D)   touching latex gloves

Question 17

The inability to sweat because of congenital absence of the sweat glands is known as diaphoresis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The combining form esthes/o- means ____________ or feeling.

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Question 19

White hair in older people occurs because:

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A)   melanin changes its pigment color.
B)   the hair follicles die.
C)   the skin becomes albino.
D)   melanocytes produce no melanin.

Question 20

Cyanosis,icterus,and port wine stains are all related to changes in the skin ____________.

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Exam 7: Dermatology - Integumentary System

Verrucae are caused by:

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Cyanosis,icterus,and port wine stains are all related to changes in the skin ____________.

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Which surgical procedure uses a scalpel to remove an entire lesion?

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The combining form ungu/o- means :

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By looking at the meaning of the combining form pil/o-,we can tell that a pilonidal cyst is initially caused by an abnormal ____________.

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Liposuction is also known as suction-assisted lipectomy.

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Which of the following is not a common cause of anaphylaxis in hypersensitive individuals?

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Cells from plants and animals can act as ____________ to sensitive individuals.

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The inability to sweat because of congenital absence of the sweat glands is known as diaphoresis.

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What is the difference between a local allergic reaction and a systemic allergic reaction?

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White hair in older people occurs because:

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Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word necrosis (neh-kroh-sis)?

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Elevated collections of blood under the skin are known as petechiae.

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The combining form cutane/o- means ____________.

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The combining form esthes/o- means ____________ or feeling.

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The medical name for split hair ends is:

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The combining form that means scrape off is ____________.

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A xanthoma is a benign tumor that is the color ____________.

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Paronchyia is an inflammation and infection of the skin along the nail cuticle.

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A patient diagnosed with onychomycosis has an infection of the nail that is caused by a ____________.

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