Inflammation of the Skin Is Called Dermatitis or ________

question 16

Multiple Choice

Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or ________.

• A) psoriasis
• B) decubitus ulcer
• C) bullae
• D) vitiligo
• E) eczema

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Definitions:

Biofilms

Complex communities of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and are encased in a self-produced protective matrix.

Dental Plaque

A sticky film of bacteria and substances they produce, which accumulates on teeth and can lead to dental caries and gum disease if not regularly removed.

Surgical Implants

Medical devices placed inside the human body during surgery for the purpose of supporting or replacing an organ or structure.

Sexual Reproduction

A biological process that creates a new organism by combining the genetic material of two organisms.