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The primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word cicatrix (sik-ah-triks)is ____.

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Which of the following combining forms mean fat?


A) adip/o- and lip/o-
B) trich/o- and pil/o-
C) erythem/o- and cyan/o-
D) onych/o- and squam/o-

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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From the prefix intra-, we know that intradermal injections are part of an allergy skin test in which antigens are injected ________ the dermis of the skin.

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Which of the following is true about the epithelium?


A) It covers the external surface of the body as the skin.
B) It includes the mucous membranes.
C) It lines the body cavities.
D) All of the above.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Freckles or age spots are:


A) furuncles.
B) vesicles.
C) macules.
D) pustules.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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The combining form prurit/o- means:


A) itching.
B) rash.
C) skin.
D) to cover.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following are not in the dermis?


A) sweat glands
B) nerves
C) arteries
D) keratin

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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The level of hydration of the body can be determined by pinching the skin to assess the skin ________.

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________ is a congenital abnormality in which there are extra fingers or toes.

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Which is the common name for a herpes simplex 1 infection?


A) scabies
B) cold sores
C) blisters
D) shingles

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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A mole is also known as a verruca.

A) True
B) False

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The combining form kerat/o- means:


A) hard, fibrous protein.
B) callus.
C) rays of the sun.
D) tumor.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which is known as genital herpes?


A) herpes whitlow
B) herpes varicella-zoster.
C) herpes simplex virus type 2
D) herpes simplex virus type 1

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Infestation with lice is known as:


A) pediculosis.
B) eschar.
C) pruritus.
D) cyanosis.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The combining form integument/o- means ________.

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Freckles or age spots are:


A) furuncles.
B) vesicles.
C) macules.
D) pustules.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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The layer of dead skin cells that arises from the epidermis around the base of the nail is called the:


A) lunula.
B) elastin.
C) follicle.
D) cuticle.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Horizontal white bands on the nails indicate arsenic poisoning.

A) True
B) False

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All of the following are true about cellulitis except:


A) it is caused by a virus.
B) there is erythema, warmth, and pain.
C) it can develop from a superficial scratch or insect bite.
D) bacteria produce enzymes that allow it to spread between the tissues.

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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The combining form pedicul/o- means:


A) hair.
B) hanging.
C) lice.
D) feet.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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