What Impact Might Corticosteroids Have on Tissue Integrity

question 21

Multiple Choice

What impact might corticosteroids have on tissue integrity?

• A)It may increase sensitivity to sunlight, leading to sunburns.
• B)It may cause thinning of the skin, making skin more easily injured.
• C)It may make skin appear shiny and lose its hair distribution.
• D)It may cause the skin to become overly dry.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmission

The process by which nerve cells (neurons) communicate with each other through the exchange of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.

Amplitude

The height of a wave crest, used (in the case of sound waves) as a measure of sound intensity.

Hertz

The unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), representing one cycle per second.

Papillae

Structures on the tongue that contain the taste buds, which in turn contain taste receptors.