HITT 1305-MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
CHAPTER 5 TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Another name for a mole is - ANSWER-nevus
A crack-like groove in the skin or mucous membrane is - ANSWER-fissure
TRUE / FALSE: The epidermis is highly vascularized. - ANSWER-FALSE
Any fungal infection of the nails is known as - ANSWER-onychomycosis
TRUE / FALSE: Leukoplakia is a condition of dark, soft, spots firmly attached to the
mucous membrane in areas such as the mouth, vulva, or penis. - ANSWER-FALSE
TRUE / FALSE: Diaphoresis is the secretion of sweat. - ANSWER-TRUE
TRUE / FALSE: Another name for oil gland is sudoriferous gland - ANSWER-FALSE
An organic nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses as well as
regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter. -
ANSWER-histamine
Kaposi sarcoma - ANSWER-a type of cancer that's often found in AIDS patients.
A cutaneous condition, an acquired condition with localized loss of pigmentation of the
skin that may occur after any number of inflammatory skin conditions, burns,
intralesional steroid injections, postdermabrasion, etc. - ANSWER-leukoderma
A systemic disease that can present with cutaneous lesions with or without internal
involvement. - ANSWER-Kaposi sarcoma
Tissues that cover internal/external surfaces is known as - ANSWER-epithelium
Redness of skin with capillary dilatation, such as a mild sunburn - ANSWER-erythremia
Skin-picking disorder - ANSWER-excoriation
An abnormal connection between organs. - ANSWER-fistula
, A boil - ANSWER-furuncle
A blood vessel tumor - ANSWER-hemangioma
Sweating - ANSWER-hidrosis
An animal cell that is part of the mononuclear phagocyte system (also known as the
reticuloendothelial system or lymphoreticular system). The mononuclear phagocytic
system is part of the organism's immune system. - ANSWER-histiocytes
The accumulation of serous fluid in a body sac. - ANSWER-hydrocele
Fish-like scaly condition - ANSWER-ichthyosis
A highly contagious skin infection that causes red sores on the face. - ANSWER-
impetigo
A medical term that refers to a lump under the skin caused by accumulation of extra fat
at the site of many subcutaneous injections of insulin. It may be unsightly, mildly painful,
and may change the timing or completeness of insulin action. - ANSWER-
lipohypertrophy
The most serious type of skin cancer. Tumors with irregular surfaces, uneven borders,
and variable colors. - ANSWER-malignant melanoma
The pigment that gives human skin, hair, and eyes their color. - ANSWER-melanin
Are melanin-producing cells located in the bottom layer (the stratum basale) of the
skin's epidermis, the middle layer of the eye (the uvea), the inner ear, meninges, bones,
and heart. - ANSWER-melanocytes
Bottom layer of the skin's epidermis - ANSWER-stratum basale
The skin's epidermis, the middle layer - ANSWER-uvea
Any disease caused by a fungus. A fungal infection of animals, including humans. -
ANSWER-mycosis
a small rounded lump of matter, swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially
an abnormal one. - ANSWER-nodule
The painless separation of the nail form the nail bed. - ANSWER-onycholysis
A nail fungus causing thickened, brittle, crumbly, or ragged nails. A fungal infection of
the toenails or fingernails - ANSWER-onychomycosis
CHAPTER 5 TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Another name for a mole is - ANSWER-nevus
A crack-like groove in the skin or mucous membrane is - ANSWER-fissure
TRUE / FALSE: The epidermis is highly vascularized. - ANSWER-FALSE
Any fungal infection of the nails is known as - ANSWER-onychomycosis
TRUE / FALSE: Leukoplakia is a condition of dark, soft, spots firmly attached to the
mucous membrane in areas such as the mouth, vulva, or penis. - ANSWER-FALSE
TRUE / FALSE: Diaphoresis is the secretion of sweat. - ANSWER-TRUE
TRUE / FALSE: Another name for oil gland is sudoriferous gland - ANSWER-FALSE
An organic nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses as well as
regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter. -
ANSWER-histamine
Kaposi sarcoma - ANSWER-a type of cancer that's often found in AIDS patients.
A cutaneous condition, an acquired condition with localized loss of pigmentation of the
skin that may occur after any number of inflammatory skin conditions, burns,
intralesional steroid injections, postdermabrasion, etc. - ANSWER-leukoderma
A systemic disease that can present with cutaneous lesions with or without internal
involvement. - ANSWER-Kaposi sarcoma
Tissues that cover internal/external surfaces is known as - ANSWER-epithelium
Redness of skin with capillary dilatation, such as a mild sunburn - ANSWER-erythremia
Skin-picking disorder - ANSWER-excoriation
An abnormal connection between organs. - ANSWER-fistula
, A boil - ANSWER-furuncle
A blood vessel tumor - ANSWER-hemangioma
Sweating - ANSWER-hidrosis
An animal cell that is part of the mononuclear phagocyte system (also known as the
reticuloendothelial system or lymphoreticular system). The mononuclear phagocytic
system is part of the organism's immune system. - ANSWER-histiocytes
The accumulation of serous fluid in a body sac. - ANSWER-hydrocele
Fish-like scaly condition - ANSWER-ichthyosis
A highly contagious skin infection that causes red sores on the face. - ANSWER-
impetigo
A medical term that refers to a lump under the skin caused by accumulation of extra fat
at the site of many subcutaneous injections of insulin. It may be unsightly, mildly painful,
and may change the timing or completeness of insulin action. - ANSWER-
lipohypertrophy
The most serious type of skin cancer. Tumors with irregular surfaces, uneven borders,
and variable colors. - ANSWER-malignant melanoma
The pigment that gives human skin, hair, and eyes their color. - ANSWER-melanin
Are melanin-producing cells located in the bottom layer (the stratum basale) of the
skin's epidermis, the middle layer of the eye (the uvea), the inner ear, meninges, bones,
and heart. - ANSWER-melanocytes
Bottom layer of the skin's epidermis - ANSWER-stratum basale
The skin's epidermis, the middle layer - ANSWER-uvea
Any disease caused by a fungus. A fungal infection of animals, including humans. -
ANSWER-mycosis
a small rounded lump of matter, swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially
an abnormal one. - ANSWER-nodule
The painless separation of the nail form the nail bed. - ANSWER-onycholysis
A nail fungus causing thickened, brittle, crumbly, or ragged nails. A fungal infection of
the toenails or fingernails - ANSWER-onychomycosis
