Skin Disorders and Immune Responses Quiz

Influenza is a respiratory infection, not a skin disorder.

Dermatitis is the medical term for a skin rash.

Ringworm is a fungal skin infection.

Herpes simplex is a viral skin infection.

Keratosis pilaris is characterized by small, rough, red or brown bumps on the skin.

Melanin protects the skin by absorbing and dissipating UV radiation.

Eczema is a skin disorder marked by red, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin.

Itching is not a typical symptom of bacterial skin infections.

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer.

Excessive oil production is the primary cause of acne.

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder resulting in the loss of skin color.

Mast cells play a key role in allergic reactions of the skin.

Poor hygiene is not a recognized risk factor for developing eczema.

Immune cells primarily reside in the dermis layer of the skin.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder with inflammation and scaling of the skin.