EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following pathology terms is NOT paired with the correct meaning?
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eczema:inflammatory skin disease with redness, itching, and blisters
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scabies:contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
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tinea:fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body
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impetigo:patchy loss of skin pigmentation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Impetigo can be caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. This page focuses on infections caused by S. pyogenes, which are also called group A Streptococcus (group A strep).
Detailed explanation-2: -Squamous cell carcinoma is a cancer that affects the keratinocytes of the stratum spinosum and presents as lesions commonly found on the scalp, ears, and hands ([link]). It is the second most common skin cancer.
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