Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main function of the epidermis in the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a barrier to protect against chemicals, pathogens, and water loss.

Question 2

A patient presents with a thick, leathery, yellowish patch of skin that is slow to heal. Which medical term best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

Pachyderma

Question 3

Which combining form is correctly matched with its definition?

Accepted Answer

onych/o – nail

Question 4

A person receives a skin graft from a genetically different member of the same species. What is this procedure called?

Accepted Answer

Allograft

Question 5

Which of the following statements about sweat and sebaceous glands is correct?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous glands secrete sebum onto the surface of the skin, while sweat glands help regulate body temperature and remove waste products.

Question 6

Which medical term describes a fungal infection of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Dermomycosis

Question 7

A patient is diagnosed with a deficiency in sweating. Which term best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

Hypohidrosis

Question 8

Which of the following procedures is most appropriate for removing thick, infected tissue from a diabetic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Debridement

Question 9

Which combining form means 'hard'?

Accepted Answer

scler/o

Question 10

A patient presents with a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. Which combining form describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

cyan/o

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of the arrector pili muscle?

Accepted Answer

It causes goosebumps by contracting and pulling on the hair follicle.

Question 12

Which medical term refers to the removal of tissue for examination and diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy

Question 13

A patient with a history of sun exposure develops inflammation of the skin. Which term best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

Actinic dermatitis

Question 14

Which of the following is a correct definition?

Accepted Answer

Causalgia: severe pain caused by burning

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of sebum?

Accepted Answer

It lubricates and moisturizes the skin and hair.

Question 16

A patient is prescribed a medication that binds to a cell and blocks a response. What is this medication called?

Accepted Answer

Antagonist

Question 17

Which combining form means 'fat'?

Accepted Answer

adip/o

Question 18

Which of the following is a viral infection characterized by blisters and flu-like symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Monkeypox

Question 19

A patient with excessive hair growth is diagnosed with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Hirsutism

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the function of the subcutaneous (hypodermis) layer?

Accepted Answer

It stores fat and insulates the body.

Integumentary System: Structure, Function, and Medical Terminology

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