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1. Integumentary system also known as the:

A. Skin
B. Cell
C. Tissue
D. All of above
2. Which layer of the skin does NOT contain blood vessels?
A. Epidermis
B. Hypodermis
C. Dermis
3. In which layer of the skin are melanocytes located?
A. Epidermis
B. Hypodermis
C. Dermis
4. Which of these body parts does NOT contain melanin?
A. Nail
B. Hair
C. Skin
5. What is sebum?
A. Hormone
B. Sweat
C. An oily substance secreted onto hair
6. Sweat glands are located in the ...
A. Dermis
B. Hypodermis
C. Epidermis
7. What substance are nails made of?
A. Keratin
B. Melanin
C. Collagen
8. Which condition is caused by lack of melanin synthesis?
A. Albinism
B. Warts
C. Alopecia
9. What can trigger vitamin D synthesis?
A. Exposure to warmth
B. Drinking milk
C. Exposure to sunlight
10. which of the following is true about ringworm?
A. It is a fungal infection caused by a worm carrying fungus.
B. It is a bacterial infection caused by a worm carrying bacteria.
C. It is a fungal infection that is not caused by a worm.
D. It is a bacterial infection that is not caused by a worm.
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11. Onychomycosis
A. Fungal infection of the body
B. Fungal infection of the nail
C. Fungal infection of the hands
12. Pityriasis Versicolor
A. Usually superficial, chronic, and asymptomatic.
B. Lesions appear lighter or darker than surrounding skin.
C. Macular rash or fine scaling of the upper trunk and shoulders
D. All of above
13. Name the 4 levels of fungal infections.
A. Superficial (skin)
B. Cutaneous (skin, hair, nail)
C. Subcutaneous
D. Systemic (blood)
E. All of above
14. How many people in U.S. are estimated to have genital herpes?
A. 1 million
B. 10 million
C. 30 million
D. 45 million
15. Genital herpes caused by HSV-2 is found more frequently in women than in man
A. True
B. False
16. How many types of herpes simplex virus are there?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
17. Besides the genital area and the mouth, where else can HSV sores occasionally
appear?
A. Hands
B. Feet
C. Trunk
D. All of above
18. How is the virus passed from person to person?
A. Through the air
B. Through sexual intercourse
C. On dirty toilet seats
D. By shaking hands or other casual touch
19. Early symptoms of genital herpes include which of the following?
A. Flulike symptoms including aching muscles, headache, and fever
B. Itching or burning sensation where the lesion is about to appear
C. Swollen lymph glands in the groin area
D. All of the above
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20. How is genital herpes diagnosed?

A. Physical exam and medical history
B. X-ray
C. Ultrasound
D. All of the above
21. How is herpes treated?
A. With medication
B. With radiation
C. With surgery
22. What type of organism causes scabies?
A. Mite
B. Mouse
C. Bacteria
D. Fungus
23. Which is the most common symptom of a scabies infestation?
A. Rash
B. Itching
C. Formation of skin crust
D. All of the answers are common symptoms of scabies
24. If you have never been infested with scabies before, how long will it typically take to
begin having symptoms after your initial infection?
A. 1 week
B. 3 Months
C. 2-6 Weeks
D. 4-6 Months
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Atopic eczema ( dermitites)

25. Atopic eczema can be triggered by:

A. Sweat
B. Soap
C. Clothing
D. All of the above
26. With atopic eczema, the first symptoms are usually
A. Swelling and oozing
B. Crusting and itching
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
27. In children and adults, atopic eczema usually occurs on the scalp first
A. True
B. False
28. How is atopic eczema diagnosed?
A. Blood test
B. CT scan
C. Ultrasound
D. None of the above
29. People who have atopic dermatitis also may have:
A. Asthma
B. Allergies
C. Acne
D. A and B
30. Which group of people is more likely to develop atopic dermatitis?
A. Infants and young children
B. Teenagers
C. Adults 20 to 49
D. Older adults
31. Atopic dermatitis is also often called:
A. Acne
B. Eczema
C. Psoriasis
D. Pimples
32. Which is a symptom of atopic dermatitis?
A. Blisters on the palms of hands and soles of feet
B. Itchy, inflamed skin
C. Scaly patches of skin on the scalp
D. Coin-shaped patches of irritated skin on the arms and lower legs
33. Some people with atopic dermatitis develop:
A. Thick, leathery skin
B. Red, scaling skin
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C. Small raised bumps on the skin

D. All of the above
34. The skin of a person with atopic dermatitis is more susceptible to:
A. Skin infections
B. Warts (Molluscum contagiosum)
C. Herpes simplex
D. All of the above

psoriasis

35. What happens to skin cells in a person with psoriasis?

A. Skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin before they are mature
B. Mature skin cells can't make their way to the surface of the skin
C. Skin cells die before becoming mature
D. B and C
36. Which body parts are often affected by psoriasis?
A. Elbows
B. Scalp
C. Knees
D. Chest, back, and abdomen
E. All of the above
37. What is a health problem that also may occur with psoriasis?
A. Hives
B. Gingivitis
C. Conjunctivitis
D. Arthritis
38. Psoriasis falls into which category of disease?
A. Infectious disease
B. Genetic disease (passed down through families)
C. Autoimmune disease
D. Neoplasm
E. B and C
39. What can make psoriasis worse?
A. Beta blocker medicines
B. Stress
C. Dry climate
D. All of the above
40. How is psoriasis treated?
A. Topical medications
B. Phototherapy
C. Immune system treatment
D. All of the above