Skin Structure & Diseases and Disorders | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Nerve endings that are sensitive to touch & pressure are found in which layer of the skin

papillary layer

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The surface of healthy skin should be:

slightly acidic

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Which nerve fibers react to heat, cold, touch, pressure and pain?

sensory

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What are the two layers of the dermis

papillary and reticular

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What is the oily secretion that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair?

Sebum

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Where are the melanocytes located?

Stratum germinativum

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The horny layer, or outer covering of the epidermis, is the:

stratum corneum

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What is the medical branch of the science that deals with the study of skin?

Dermatology

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The small, cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of hair follicles are called:

dermal papillea

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A majority of scientists now believe that most signs of skin aging are caused by:

sun exposure

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The scab on a sore is an example of a(n):

crust

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Which condition is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions?

impetigo

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Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:

milia

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A crack that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a:

fissure

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Where do comedones appear most frequently?

T-zone

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What does the 'D' on the American Cancer Society Cancer Checklist stand for?

Diameter

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