HCB 102 Dermatology Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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HCB 102 Dermatology
HCB 102 Dermatology Exam Questions with Correct Answers
How many distinct layers does the skin have? - Answer-Three
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
Epidermis - Answer-Tough leathery outer surface of the skin ranging from 0.06 to 0.6mm thick
How many layers are in the epidermis? - Answer-5 l...
HCB 102 Dermatology Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
How many distinct layers does the skin have? - Answer-Three
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
Epidermis - Answer-Tough leathery outer surface of the skin ranging from 0.06 to
0.6mm thick
How many layers are in the epidermis? - Answer-5 layers
1. Stratum Corneum - Answer-Composed of dead skin cells that you shed into the
environment, this layer helps to repel water
2. Stratum Lucidum - Answer-Found only in the palms of the hands, finger tips and
soles of the feet
3. Stratum Granulosum - Answer-Produces karatin
4. Stratum Spinosum - Answer-Gives the skin its strength and flexibility
5. Stratum Basale - Answer-The skins most important cells (keratinocytes) are formed
before moving up to the surface of the epidermis and shed into the environment as
dead skin cells
What are the three appendages of the Epidermis? - Answer-Hair
Glands
Nails
Sebum - Answer-Oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair
How thick is the dermis - Answer-4mm
Subcutaneous tissue - Answer-Called the hypodermis, supports the skin. it consists of
adipose tissue and fascia
Adipose tissue - Answer-Highly Vascular, loose connective tissue that stores fat, which
provides energy, cushioning and insulation
What are somethings the epidermis does for us? - Answer-Provides a physical and
chemical barrier
, Helps regulate fluid
Critical to vitamin D production
Contributes to appearance
What are somethings the dermis does for us? - Answer-Supports and nourishes
epidermis
Assists with infection control
What three ways are burns classified? - Answer-By agent and source
By depth
By severity
Thermal burns - Answer-Flame; radiation; excessive heat from fire, steam, hot liquids,
and hot objects
Chemical burns - Answer-Various acids, bases, and caustics
Electricity burns - Answer-Alternating current, direct current, and lightning
Abrasions - Answer-An excoriation, or circumscribed removal of the superficial skin
layers
Acne - Answer-A disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glans found
chiefly in adolescents and marked by papules especialy on the face
Alopecia - Answer-Absence or loss of hair
Contact dermatitis - Answer-A cutaneous reaction to an external substance
Avulsion - Answer-A tearing away of forcible separation
Bulla - Answer-A large vesicle or blister greater than one centimetre
Cancer - Answer-General term frequently used to indicate any of various types of
malignant neoplasms, most of which invade surrounding tissues, may metastasize to
several sites, and are likely to recur after attempted removal and to kill the patient
unless adequately treated ; especially, any such carcinoma or sarcoma but, in ordinary
usage especially the former
Carbuncle - Answer-Deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin and subcutaneous
tissues, usually arising in several contiguous hair follicles, with formation of connecting
sinuses
Cellulitis - Answer-Inflammation of subcutaneous, loose connective tissue; skin infection
(formerly called cellular tissue)
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