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Pediatric Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Pityriasis Rosea is characterized by the appearance of a solitary oval patch followed by multiple red scaly macules. Although it may occur at any age, the peak incidence usually occurs during
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pityriasis rosea peaks in adolescence, often linked to viral triggers like HHV-6 or HHV-7.
Question 2 of 5
You are discussing vascular malformations with medical students; you state that port-wine stains are malformations of the superficial capillaries of the skin. An important statement that should be included in your discussion is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Port-wine stains appear as purple or port-wine patches in infancy and persist lifelong, distinguishing them from hemangiomas.
Question 3 of 5
The papillary layer of the dermis is most closely associated with which layer of the epidermis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The papillary layer of the dermis lies just beneath the epidermis and is closely associated with the stratum basale, the deepest layer of the epidermis, where new skin cells are generated.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is not a function of the hypodermis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The hypodermis stores fat and protects organs, but the epidermis lacks blood vessels; blood vessels originate in the dermis, not the hypodermis.
Question 5 of 5
Sebaceous glands
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sebaceous glands are oil-producing glands typically associated with hair follicles, secreting sebum to lubricate skin and hair.