What Signs of Progressive Systemic Sclerosis Does the Anonym CREST

question 23

Multiple Choice

What signs of progressive systemic sclerosis does the anonym CREST represent? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Calcinosis
• B) Rash
• C) Esophageal dysfunction
• D) Sore joints
• E) Telangiectasis

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Definitions:

Melanocytes

Cells located in the skin that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for the skin's color and protection against UV radiation.

Keratinocytes

Cells that make up the majority of the epidermis, producing keratin to help form a protective barrier for the skin.

Melanin

A pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes that gives them color and offers protection against ultraviolet radiation.

Arrector Pili

Small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals, contraction of which causes the hair to stand upright, producing goosebumps.