Integumentary System and Related Medical Terminologies Quiz

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1. Cutis / cute, blush, red epidermis.

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The correct term for cutis is 'skin cutitis', which refers to skin inflammation. Skin infection, dermatitis, and sunburn are incorrect as they do not specifically refer to inflammation of the skin.

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Explore key terminologies of the integumentary system, focusing on its structure, functions, and related medical terms. This educational content is designed to enhance understanding of human anatomy, crucial for students in health sciences, preparing them for advanced studies or professional healthcare roles.

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2. Dent / dentures, fake ivories.

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Dent refers to teeth, dentures are fake teeth, and fake ivories are toothlike. The correct answer provides the relationship between the words.

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3. Derma / deer ma, deer hide, hide of human?

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The term 'derma' refers to the skin, leading to the field of dermatology which is the study of skin. It is not related to hair, bone, or muscle.

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4. Hapsia / hapsia, happy, feels to to the ____.

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In this case, 'hapsia' is related to the sense of touch, so the correct answer 'touch parapsia' implies a disorder related to the sense of touch. Therefore, options like 'sense', 'smell', and 'see' are incorrect as they do not relate to the sense of touch.

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5. What is the term for teeth grinding?

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Teeth grinding is medically known as odontoprisis, while the other options are not related to this specific term.

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6. Onco / uncle, relation, genetic, cellular, mass.

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The question combines various terms related to cancer (onco) and biology. The correct answer 'tumor oncology' specifically refers to the study of tumors, which is the main theme of the question.

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7. What is onychia also known as?

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Onychia is also known as nail beds onychitis, which refers to inflammation of the nail bed.

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8. Which term is associated with lice and the condition of having lice?

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The term 'lice pediculosis' specifically refers to the condition of having lice, making it the correct answer. The other options are unrelated to lice or the condition of having lice.

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9. What is the medical term for prurigo?

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Prurigo is a skin condition characterized by intensely itchy lesions. The correct medical term for prurigo is itching pruritis which refers to inflammation causing the itching sensation. Dermatitis, scabies, and cellulitis are all different skin conditions with distinct characteristics and causes.

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10. Psora / psora, sore, scratch.

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The correct answer associates 'psora' with 'itch' in the context of 'psoriasis' being a skin condition characterized by itchiness. The incorrect answers provide misassociations with different skin conditions like scabies, eczema, and dermatitis.

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11. What process occurs to King Tut's bones without sarco?

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When the flesh decomposes due to sarcolysis, King Tut's bones are left without the surrounding tissue support.

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12. Sclero / clear + o, clear, decide, hard decision.

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The word 'sclero' means hardening or hard decision. The correct answer 'hard sclerogenous' fits this definition as it refers to the hardening of tissue. The incorrect answers provide variations that do not align with the meaning of 'sclero'.

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13. Which word describes something that is scalelike?

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The correct answer 'scaly squamous' refers to something that resembles fish scales or is scalelike in nature.

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14. Tricho / trick, wig, fake.

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The prefix 'tricho' refers to hair or hair-like structures, such as 'trichoid' meaning hairlike. The other incorrect options are not related to the prefix 'tricho'.

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15. What indicates the end of a section in a document?

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The correct answer is 'End of section' as it signifies the conclusion of a specific portion of content within a document.

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Cutis / cute, blush, red epidermis.
Dent / dentures, fake ivories.
Derma / deer ma, deer hide, hide of human?
Hapsia / hapsia, happy, feels to to the ____.
What is the term for teeth grinding?
Onco / uncle, relation, genetic, cellular, mass.
What is onychia also known as?
Which term is associated with lice and the condition of having lice?
What is the medical term for prurigo?
Psora / psora, sore, scratch.
What process occurs to King Tut's bones without sarco?
Sclero / clear + o, clear, decide, hard decision.
Which word describes something that is scalelike?
Tricho / trick, wig, fake.
What indicates the end of a section in a document?
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