Terminology Best For Matching Game

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the type of muscle that causes erection of the hairs of the skin is ...

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pilomotor

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deep, irregular erosions are called

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ulcers

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thinning with the loss of skin markings is a characteristic of

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atrophy

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the skin layer that contains numerous blood vessels, nerves, and glands is the

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dermis

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implanting skin to cover areas where skin has been lost results in a

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graft

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damage to the skin, tissues, and blood vessels as a result of prolonged exposure to the cold is

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frostbite

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withdrawing fluid from a cyst with a syringe is an example of

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aspiration

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a chronic disorder primarily of the skin, named got the reddish facial rash that frequently accompanies the disorder is called

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discoid lupus erythematosus

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the term dermatitis means

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inflammation of the skin

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which types of employees fall under federal workers compensation statues?

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federal and state compensation laws

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which of the following terms is a cosmetic procedure to remove or reduce localized areas of fat?

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liposuction

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where is subcutaneous adipose tissue located?

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just under the dermis

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the term for any of several generalized skin disorders marked by dryness and scaling and resembling fish skin?

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ichthyosis

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what is an abscess?

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a localized collection of pus

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which term means any dry condition?

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xerosis

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what does asepsis mean?

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sterile

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what is true about topical medications?

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they are applied directly to the skin

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what term means physical sanding of the skin to remove tattoos or scars?

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dermabrasion

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what are the main parts of the skin?

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dermis and epidermis

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what is a highly metastic pigmented neoplasm of the skin?

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melanoma

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in comparing the severity of burns, which of the following statements is true?

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a full-thickness burn is more serious than a partial-thickness burn

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Which of the following is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands characterized by pimples and blackheads?

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acne vulgaris

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a term that means a torn jagged wound?

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laceration

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a common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches that are covered by thick, dry, silvery scales is called

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psoriasis

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the location of the epidermis is

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above the dermis

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what method can be used to destroy a hair follicle?

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electrolysis

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a sac that is filled with fluid and located under the skin is called a

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cyst

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the term axillary means

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pertaining to the armpit

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what is another name for sweat gland?

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sudoriferous gland

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the term onychomycosis means

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a condition in which there is lack of nourishment for the nail bed

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a scraping or rubbing away of the skin is

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abrasion

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agent that acts against perspiration

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antiperspirant

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benign, fatty tumor

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lipoma

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outermost skin layer

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epidermis

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through or across the skin

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transdermal

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wound produced by a sharp instrument

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puncture/incision