International College of Health Sciences » Biology » BSC 2087 - Human Anatomy and Physiology » Spring 2022

Question #1

Match the term with its correct description. Psoriasis

A. Chronic autoimmune condition that causes dry reddish patches covered with silvery-white scales

B. Inflammatory skin disease causing dry, red, itchy and scaly skin; usually due to allergies

C. Acute contagious bacterial infection of skin causing vesicles that rupture, leaving yellow crusts.

D. Fungal infection causing blistering and cracking between the fingers and/or toes

E. Sebaceous glands become clogged leading to development of pustules

Question #2

Match the term with its correct description. Eczema

A. Chronic autoimmune condition that causes dry reddish patches covered with silvery-white scales

B. Acute contagious bacterial infection of skin causing vesicles that rupture, leaving yellow crusts.

C. Inflammatory skin disease causing dry, red, itchy and scaly skin; usually due to allergies

D. Fungal infection causing blistering and cracking between the fingers and/or toes

E. Sebaceous glands become clogged leading to development of pustules

Question #3

Match the term with its correct description. Athlete's foot

A. Inflammatory skin disease causing dry, red, itchy and scaly skin; usually due to allergies

B. Chronic autoimmune condition that causes dry reddish patches covered with silvery-white scales

C. Acute contagious bacterial infection of skin causing vesicles that rupture, leaving yellow crusts.

D. Fungal infection causing blistering and cracking between the fingers and/or toes

E. Sebaceous glands become clogged leading to development of pustules

Question #4

Match the term with its correct description. Impetigo

A. Inflammatory skin disease causing dry, red, itchy and scaly skin; usually due to allergies

B. Sebaceous glands become clogged leading to development of pustules

C. Fungal infection causing blistering and cracking between the fingers and/or toes

D. Acute contagious bacterial infection of skin causing vesicles that rupture, leaving yellow crusts.

E. Chronic autoimmune condition that causes dry reddish patches covered with silvery-white scales

Question #5

Match the term with its correct description. Acne vulgaris

A. Acute contagious bacterial infection of skin causing vesicles that rupture, leaving yellow crusts.

B. Fungal infection causing blistering and cracking between the fingers and/or toes

C. Inflammatory skin disease causing dry, red, itchy and scaly skin; usually due to allergies

D. Chronic autoimmune condition that causes dry reddish patches covered with silvery-white scales

E. Sebaceous glands become clogged leading to development of pustules