Epidermis Moderate

1. Question

The basement membrane

anchors the epidermis to the dermis

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has blood flows crossing it

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sits above the area of actively growing cells

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2. Question

Keratinization

is the process of hardening older cells

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protects the DNA from UV light

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secretes a protective solution

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3. Question

Cells that have become dry and hard on the epidermis are?

protective

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absorptive

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glandular

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4. Question

Ridges that run down the fingernails can indicate?

vitamin deficiency

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cancer

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neurologic condition

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5. Question

Ridges that run side to side across nail are called?

Beau's lines

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Dishwasher hands

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Picker's line

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6. Question

This develops from repeated friction or pressure?

Callus

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Cyanosis

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Melatonin

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7. Question

Melanin is

the pigment that gives color

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a strengthening protein

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produced below the dermis

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8. Question

Cyanosis describes

a bluish color of the skin from deoxygenated blood

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hypertrophy of muscle

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decreased sodium concentration in the subcutaneous layer

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9. Question

Jaundice describes

yellowing of skin from accumulation of bilirubin in the blood

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a bluish color of the skin from deoxygenated blood

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lack of pigment production

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10. Question

This tissue creates your fingerprint

dermal papillae

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keratin

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fibrosis

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11. Question

Dermal ridges and papillae provide increased surface area for the dermis and epidermis to connect.

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false

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12. Question

Covers the nail bed

nail plate

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keratin

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dermis

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13. Question

Covers the most actively growing area of the nail

lunula

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nail bed

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nail plate

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14. Question

The nail root

is under the skin at the base of the nail

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nail plate

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keratinizing mechanism

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15. Question

A hair root

grows from the hair follicle to the surface of the skin

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extension of the hair above the surface of the skin

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is hardened because of sebaceous gland

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16. Question

Eumelanin

gives a brown and black color to hair

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gives a reddish color to hair

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gives a yellowish color to hair

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17. Question

Pheomelanin

provides a reddish to blond tones

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gives a brown and black color to hair

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increases keratinization of cells

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18. Question

A hair shaft

extends from the skin surface

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is below the surface of the skin

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is hardened because of sebaceous gland secretion

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19. Question

Absence of pigment in the skin and hair is

albinism

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keratinization

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pheomelanin

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20. Question

Sweat glands (sudoriferous)

originate in the dermis or hypodermis

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originate in the epidermis

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secrete an oily substance in the long intestine

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21. Question

An involuntary muscle attached to a hair follicle

arrector pili

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subcutaneous skeletal muscle

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dermal skeletal muscle

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22. Question

The arrector pili is composed of

smooth muscle

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skeletal muscle

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cardiac muscle

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23. Question

The arrector pili muscle is innervated by the

sympathetic nervous system

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parasympathetic nervous system

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24. Question

Sebum

is an oily secretion

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is a water substance

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is stimulated by parasympathetic stimulation

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25. Question

Merocrine glands

release fluids by exocytosis

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release entire cell contents during secretion

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secrete small portions of their cell bodies with their secretion

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26. Question

Apocrine glands

secrete small portions of their cell bodies with their secretion

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release fluids by exocytosis

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release entire cell contents during secretion

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27. Question

Holocrine glands

release entire cell contents during secretion

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release fluids by exocytosis

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secrete small portions of their cell bodies with their secretion

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28. Question

Ceruminous glands

secrete protective fluid into the external ear canal

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release fluids by exocytosis

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secrete small portions of their cell bodies with their secretion

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29. Question

Merocrine glands

Salivary and pancreatic

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release fluids by exocytosis

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secrete small portions of their cell bodies with their secretion

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30. Question

Sweat glands

decrease body temperature

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protect hair cells

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stimulated by decreased core temperature

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31. Question

Ceruminous glands are located in the

external ear canal

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bile duct

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sweat glands

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32. Question

Mammary glands are examples of

apocrine glands

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lands that secrete into hair follicles

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respond to heat and body temperature

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33. Question

Sudoriferus glands are

are sweat glands

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respond to sexual arousal

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glands that protect the external ear canal

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34. Question

Sebacceous glands secrete

into hair follicles

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onto the surface of the skin

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products from the salivary glands

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35. Question

Eccrine glands secrete in response to

heat and body temperature

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high insulin levels

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low sugar levels

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36. Question

Acne is

a disease of the sebaceous glands

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pancreatic secretion

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result of excessive keratinization

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37. Question

Alopecia is

hair loss

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increased sebaceous gland production

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a product secreted by a merocrine gland

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38. Question

A fungus infection of the skin around the toes is commonly called

athlete's foot

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pink eye

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ingrown toenail

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39. Question

Nail fungus is called onychomycosis

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40. Question

Athletes foot is called

tinea pedis

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onychomycosis

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candidiasis

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41. Question

A thickened, brittle, and yellow discolored nail is a sign of?

Onychomycosis

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tinea pedis

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candidiasis

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42. Question

A boil is

a bacterial infection of the skin

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hypertrophy of hair root

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superficial burn through the epidermis

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43. Question

Eczema is

non contagious skin rash causing itching and blistering

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an elevated fibrotic scar, usually caused by an injury

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a fluid filled sac

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44. Question

Dermatitis is

inflammation of the skin

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an elevated fibrotic scar, usually caused by an injury

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a fluid filled sac

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45. Question

A cyst is

a fluid filled sac

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an elevated fibrotic scar, usually caused by an injury

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a non contagious skin rash causing itching and blistering

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46. Question

Herpes are

a virus causing recurring formation of vesicles

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a severe staph infection

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infection of sebaceous gland

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47. Question

A keloid

is an elevated fibrotic scar, usually caused by an injury

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is a fluid filled sac

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is inflammation of the skin

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48. Question

A mole is

a pigmented benign skin tumor

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a superficial burn through the epidermis

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inflammation of the skin

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49. Question

Pruritus is

itching of the skin

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a superficial burn through the epidermis

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is a pigmented benign skin tumor

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50. Question

Psoriasis is a

chronic skin disease with red patches and silvery scales

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defined as itching of the skin

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a pigmented benign skin tumor

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51. Question

A pustule is

an elevated pus filled region on the skin

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chronic skin disease with red patches and silvery scales

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a pigmented benign skin tumor

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52. Question

Scabies are

a disease caused by mites

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caused by hyperactivity of sebaceous glands causing greasy skin

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loss of melanocytes producing whitened areas of skin

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53. Question

Seborrhea

is caused by hyperactivity of sebaceous glands causing greasy skin

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is a chronic skin disease with red patches and silvery scales

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is an open and oozing sore

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54. Question

An ulcer is

an open sore

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another term for severe itching

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a disease caused by mites

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55. Question

Vitiligo is a condition causing

loss of melanocytes producing whitened areas of skin

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a disease caused by mites

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an RNA viral infection

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56. Question

Loss of melanocytes producing whitened areas of skin is called?

Vitiligo

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Pustule

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Psoriasis

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57. Question

Glands with secretions that exit by exocytosis are

merocrine glands

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apocrine glands

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holocrine glands

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58. Question

Palms and soles have the highest number of

merocrine glands

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apocrine glands

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holocrine glands

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59. Question

Abnormally excessive sweating not related to heat or exercise is called?

Hyperhidrosis

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hypohidrosis

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60. Question

Apocrine glands

secrete small portions of their cell bodies with their secretion

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release fluids by exocytosis

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release entire cell contents during secretion

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secrete protective fluid into the external ear canal

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61. Question

Mammary glands are an example of a

apocrine gland

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merocrine gland

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holocrine gland

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62. Question

A sebaceous gland is an example of a

holocrine gland

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merocrine gland

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apocrine gland

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63. Question

Hypohidrosis is a condition where people sweat less than usual. Which gland is affected?

Eccrine glands

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apocrine glands

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holocrine gland

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sebaceous gland

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64. Question

Acne is caused by the inflammation of hair follicles and which gland?

Sebaceous glands

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Ceruminous gland

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Sudoriferous gland

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Merocrine glands

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65. Question

Ceruminous glands are located in the

external ear canal

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bile duct

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sweat glands

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tear ducts

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66. Question

Exocrine glands secrete onto the epithelial surface by a duct.

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false

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67. Question

A sweat gland is a

exocrine gland

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endocrine gland

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68. Question

A ceruminous glands are

exocrine glands

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endocrine glands

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69. Question

Mucous glands are an example of

exocrine glands

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endocrine glands

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70. Question

Lacrimal glands secrete their product outside the body, so it is an

exocrine gland

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endocrine gland

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71. Question

A sebaceous gland is an example of an

exocrine gland

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endocrine gland

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72. Question

A sweat gland is a

sudoriferous gland

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ceruminous gland

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sebaceous gland

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salivary gland

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73. Question

Endocrine glands

secrete products into the body

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secrete products outside the body

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secrete products into digestive tract

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secrete products into mucous membranes

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74. Question

Examples of endocrine glands include the

pituitary

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sweat

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mammary

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salivary

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75. Question

Glands function to

produce and secrete products

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destroy bacteria

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produce enzymes

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hydrolyze nucleic acids

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76. Question

Pruritus is

itching of the skin

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a superficial burn through the epidermis

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is a pigmented benign skin tumor

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77. Question

Psoriasis is a

chronic skin disease with red patches and silvery scales

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defined as itching of the skin

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a pigmented benign skin tumor

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78. Question

A pustule is

an elevated pus filled region on the skin

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chronic skin disease with red patches and silvery scales

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a pigmented benign skin tumor

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79. Question

Scabies are

a disease caused by mites

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caused by hyperactivity of sebaceous glands causing greasy skin

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loss of melanocytes producing whitened areas of skin

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80. Question

Seborrhea

is caused by hyperactivity of sebaceous glands causing greasy skin

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is a chronic skin disease with red patches and silvery scales

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is an open and oozing sore

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81. Question

An ulcer is

an open sore

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another term for severe itching

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a disease caused by mites

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82. Question

Vitiligo is a condition causing

loss of melanocytes producing whitened areas of skin

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a disease caused by mites

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an RNA viral infection

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83. Question

Loss of melanocytes producing whitened areas of skin is called?

Vitiligo

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Pustule

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Psoriasis

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