PSORIASIS
Aligned With The Syllabus Typically Followed By Universities In The USA
1. What is psoriasis?
a) Bacterial infection
b) Fungal infection
c) Autoimmune skin disorder
d) Viral infection
(c)
2. Which layer of the skin is primarily affected in psoriasis?
a) Epidermis
b) Dermis
c) Subcutaneous tissue
d) Hypodermis
(a)
3. What is the most common type of psoriasis?
a) Guttate psoriasis
b) Plaque psoriasis
c) Pustular psoriasis
, d) Erythrodermic psoriasis
(b)
4. Which immune cells are overactive in psoriasis?
a) B cells
b) T cells
c) Natural killer cells
d) Macrophages
(b)
5. Which cytokine is a key driver of inflammation in psoriasis?
a) Interleukin-1 (IL-1)
b) Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
c) Interleukin-17 (IL-17)
d) Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha)
(c)
6. Which of the following is a common trigger for psoriasis exacerbation?
a) Sun exposure
b) Cold weather
c) Stress
d) All of the above
, (d)
7. Which type of psoriasis is characterized by small, drop-like lesions?
a) Guttate psoriasis
b) Plaque psoriasis
c) Inverse psoriasis
d) Erythrodermic psoriasis
(a)
8. Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that involves inflammation of:
a) Skin only
b) Joints and skin
c) Lungs and skin
d) Kidneys and skin
(b)
9. What is the Koebner phenomenon in relation to psoriasis?
a) Genetic mutation
b) Allergic reaction
c) Psoriatic lesion development at sites of trauma
d) Immune deficiency
(c)