Question

1. the medical term for hair loss is

a. folliculitis
b. alopecia
c. pediculosis
d. impetigo
e. excoriation

1. which medical condition is more commonly known as a hive?

a. cicatrix
b. vesicle
c. pustule
d. wheal
e. erosion

1. verrucae is a medical term meaning

a. bruises
b. warts
c. nodules
d. wrinkles
e. moles

1. which of the following is not a function of skin?

a. temperature regulation
b. protection
c. excretion
d. sensation
e. vitamin b production

1. scabies is caused by

a. fungi
b. lice
c. mites
d. bed bugs
e. bacteria

Explanation:

• For question 7, alopecia is the medical - term for hair loss. Folliculitis is inflammation of hair follicles, pediculosis is lice infestation, impetigo is a skin infection, and excoriation is skin abrasion.
• For question 8, a wheal is more commonly known as a hive. A cicatrix is a scar, a vesicle is a small blister, a pustule contains pus, and erosion is loss of surface epithelium.
• For question 9, verrucae means warts. Bruises are contusions, nodules are solid lumps, wrinkles are folds in the skin, and moles are pigmented skin lesions.
• For question 10, the skin is involved in temperature regulation, protection, excretion, and sensation. It does not produce vitamin B.
• For question 11, scabies is caused by mites. Fungi cause fungal infections, lice cause pediculosis, bed - bugs cause bites, and bacteria cause various skin infections.

Answer:

1. B. Alopecia
2. D. Wheal
3. B. Warts
4. E. Vitamin B production
5. C. Mites