Question

22. The general name given to mycotic skin infections is

a.
tinea
b.
impetigo
c.
warts
d.
scabies

23. Which skin infection is also called furuncles?

a.
tinea
b.
impetigo
c.
warts
d.
boils

24. Which skin infection is caused by a papillomavirus?

a.
tinea
b.
impetigo
c.
warts
d.
boils

25. What is another term for a pressure sore?

a.
plaque
b.
scleroderma
c.
urticaria
d.
decubitus

26. Which skin disorder results from an autoimmune disease?

a.
decubitus
b.
scleroderma
c.
urticaria
d.
eczema

27. Which is the most common type of skin cancer?

a.
squamous cell carcinoma
b.
basal cell carcinoma
c.
melanoma
d.
Kaposi sarcoma

28. Which is the most serious form of skin cancer that can develop from a mole?

a.
squamous cell carcinoma
b.
basal cell carcinoma
c.
melanoma
d.
Kaposi sarcoma

29. Which of the following membranes do not contain epithelial tissue?

a.
mucous
b.
serous
c.
synovial
d.
All of the above membranes contain epithelial tissue.

30. The parietal pleura covers the _____ of the _____ cavity.

a.
wall; chest
b.
organs; chest
c.
wall; abdominal
d.
organs; abdominal

31. A membrane that lines a body surface that opens to the exterior of the body is most likely a _____ membrane.

a.
synovial
b.
serous
c.
mucous
d.
serous or mucous

32. A membrane that lines a closed body cavity is most likely a _____ membrane.

a.
synovial
b.
serous
c.
mucous
d.
serous or mucous

33. The crescent-shaped white area near the root of the nail is called the
a.
cuticle
b.
nail bed
c.
lunula
d.
nail body

34. Which of the following is not true of apocrine glands?
a.
They are skin glands.
b.
They are sweat glands.
c.
They are found primarily in the axilla and genital area.
d.
They are found distributed over most of the body surface.

35. Which of the following is not a function of the hypodermis?
a.
helps insulate the body
b.
contains receptors for deep pressure touch
c.
can be used as an energy source
d.
helps protect the underlying tissue

Answer 1

Ans-22. a. tinea

Myocota is the another name of the kingdom fungus which causes various types of infections when they get the appropriate conditions. Ringworm also called tinea is the most common infection of nails and skin caused by fungus.

Ans-23. d. boils

Furnucles are also called boils are skin abscesses caused by the infection from staphylococcus. It involves hair follicle and the sorrounding tissue. The cluster if furnucles are called carbuncles.

Ans-24. c. warts

Human papilloma virus are of various types and causes various types of infections of which most common is warts. The appearance of warts depends on the location.

Ans-25. d. decubitus

A pressure sore is also called decubitus ulcer or decubitus sore which is an open wound on the skin. It usually occurs on the skin covering the bony areas.