Skin

Answer the following questions using only the powerpoint attached.

1.  The integumentary system or the skin is the largest system. Choose 4 pathological conditions and define them.

2. Divide and define three medical terms that can be related to the skin.

3. A lesion is an area of damaged skin. What is the difference between these lesions?

a. Macule and wheal

b. papule and nodule

c. erosion and ulcer?

d. vesicle and cyst?

4. Many combining forms are related to colors. Mention 4 of these combining forms. Give an example of a medical term for each one of these combining forms, divide the term, label it and give its meaning.

5. What do the following abbreviations stand for: SLE, PPD, ABCDE? Explain