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Nail dystrophies are harmless bumps caused by excess keratin growth in the area of the surface contact.

A
True
B
False
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Winston is preparing a slideshow about mitosis. What is he MOST likely to mention on one of his slides about this topic?

A
It is possible for sweat to not have an odor.
B
The skin has its own immune system.
C
The epidermis continually reproduces.
D
Fascia is everywhere in the human body.
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What is TRUE about fascia?

A
It is mostly made of collagen.
B
There is very little of it in the body.
C
It covers the skin of a human.
D
It is not considered a soft tissue.
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Dwayne has a cut that goes deep enough to reach the middle layer of his skin. How would a doctor MOST accurately describe this injury?

A
It reaches the soft tissue.
B
It reaches the fascia.
C
It reaches the epidermis.
D
It reaches the dermis.
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Quentin’s doctor is using VEGF in his treatment plan. How will VEGF MOST likely affect Quentin?

A
It will help him create new blood vessels.
B
It will help him walk faster.
C
It will help him prevent injuries.
D
It will help his cells communicate with each other.
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Reggie’s skin is always so soft and moisturized. Which part of his body is MOST effective in making this happen?

A
the sebaceous glands
B
the desmosomes
C
the sudoriferous glands
D
the Langerhans cells
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What is an important job for growth factors?

A
They help an athlete become taller.
B
They help fight skin cancer.
C
They help prevent viruses.
D
They help tissues heal.
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Antoine’s body is eliciting a cytokine response. What is MOST likely happening?

A
He is experiencing psychological healing.
B
He is experiencing the remodeling phase.
C
He is experiencing the regenerative phase.
D
He is experiencing the acute inflammatory phase.
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Benjamin tripped and fell on the soccer field. His trainer thinks he might have a head injury. What should the trainer MOST likely do in this scenario?

A
Keep Benjamin in a stabilized position.
B
Offer Benjamin water to drink.
C
Give Benjamin over-the-counter pain medication.
D
Shake Benjamin to keep him alert.
10

A group of athletes is diagnosed with herpes gladiatorum. In which sport do these athletes MOST likely participate?

A
mogul skiing
B
track and field
C
swimming
D
wrestling
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What is the purpose of gap junctions?

A
They protect the epidermis and the dermis from developing skin cancer.
B
They serve as protection by covering the fascia, muscles, and bones.
C
They are like tunnels that transfer needed materials between cells.
D
They perform mitosis so that skin is constantly being replaced.
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Before wrapping an open wound, the bleeding must first be stopped and the wound cleared of any debris.

A
True
B
False
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Leonardo fell and has a bruise on his knee. How would this injury MOST accurately be described?

A
It is a stage one wound.
B
It is an abrasion.
C
It is a stage four wound.
D
It is a hematoma.
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Michelle has talon noir. What does this MOST likely mean?

A
She has warts on her neck.
B
Her toenails are black.
C
She has dark spots on her heel.
D
Her hands have calluses.
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Lamar is injured on the volleyball court. It is a closed injury on his elbow. How would this MOST likely be treated on the sideline?

A
Pressure would be placed on the elbow, and heat would be applied.
B
The fascia in the elbow would be cut to relieve any pressure.
C
The elbow would be immobilized, and ice would be applied.
D
A tetanus shot would be administered, and the wound would be cleaned.
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Delaney has swimmer’s itch. What MOST likely caused this condition?

A
a virus in the pool water
B
freshwater parasites
C
the larva of saltwater creatures
D
sand and salt in his swimsuit
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Carol’s physician says that fibroblasts are now helping in her healing process. How are they MOST likely helping?

A
They are sending signals to other cells to come fight.
B
They are performing mitosis to help replace skin cells.
C
They are making collagen to help seal off the wound.
D
They are building new blood vessels in the wounded area.
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Contrast primary and secondary intention healing. What is one difference between these two types of healing?

A
Primary intention healing is more likely to cause scarring.
B
Secondary intention healing is less likely to have lasting damage.
C
Primary intention healing occurs when wound edges are close together.
D
Secondary intention healing is not affected by any growth factors.
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Nadine has a painful closed injury where blood has pooled. It feels spongy to the touch. What is MOST likely her diagnosis?

A
She has a hematoma.
B
She has a laceration.
C
She has an abrasion.
D
She has a fungal infection.
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Pierre was prescribed antibiotics because he got a skin infection. Which diagnosis MOST likely resulted in the prescription for antibiotics?

A
He has talon noir.
B
He has ringworm.
C
He has a staph infection.
D
He has molluscum contagiosum.

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