IBEC STUDY GUIDE
Archard-Theirs Syndrome - correct answer-hormonal disorder seen in postmenopausal
women with diabetes - growth of body hair in masculine distribution
Acne - correct answer-inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and
hair follicles
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) - correct answer-Stimulates adrenal cortex to release
glucocorticoids (cortisol)
Adipose - correct answer-Pertaining to fat
adrenal glands - correct answer-Paired glands above the kidney-two parts the cortex and
medulla. Secretes cortisol and androgens
adrenal virilism - correct answer-development of male secondary sexual characteristics in a
female- excessive production of androgenic hormones
AIDS - correct answer-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
allergy - correct answer-abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen
alopecia - correct answer-baldness or hair loss, that may be in patches or total
Alternating Current (AC) - correct answer-A flow of electric charge that regularly reverses its
direction. Also changes magnitude
amenorrhea - correct answer-Stoppage of absence of menstruation
Ampere (A) - correct answer-Measures electric current
Anagen - correct answer-The period of active hair growth- growing phase
Anaphoresis - correct answer-process of forcing liquids into the tissues from the negative
toward the positive pole
Androgens - correct answer-Any steroid hormone that increases male characteristics
Anode - correct answer-Positive pole
anovulatory - correct answer-without ovulation- common sign of infertility
antiseptic - correct answer-chemical used to inhibit or kill microorganisms on skin or tissue-
not the same as those used for disinfection
, apocrine sweat glands - correct answer-found primarily in the armpit and genitals. Larger
than the eccrine glands- thicker secretion material than watery sweat
arrector pili muscle - correct answer-An involuntary muscle fiber attached to the underside &
base of the hair follicle- causes goose bumps
Asepsis - correct answer-Being free from infection
Asteatosis - correct answer-Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency
Autoclave - correct answer-apparatus for sterilizing by steam under pressure
autonomic nervous system - correct answer-nerves that control involuntary body functions of
muscles, glands, and internal organs
Bacillus - correct answer-Rod shaped bacteria
Bacteria - correct answer-Minute, one excelled, vegetable, organism
Bactericide - correct answer-Substance that kills bacteria
basal cell carcinoma - correct answer-Most common and least severe type of skin cancer;
often characterized by light or pearly nodules.
Benign - correct answer-Not recurrent, non malignant
benzoyl peroxide - correct answer-The active ingredient in many acne treatment products
blackhead - correct answer-comedone: plug of sebum in a pore-darkens when exposed to
air
Blanching - correct answer-White color of the skin from overtreating the skin with high
frequency current
Blend method - correct answer-Use of galvanic and high frequency currents used either
superimposed in one another or sequentially
Bulbous - correct answer-Shaped like a bulb
Bulla - correct answer-Blister containing watery fluid
Calamine - correct answer-Gives a soothing protective coating for itching dermatitis. Pink
colored antiseptic containing zinc and ferric oxide
carcinoma - correct answer-a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue and may
infiltrate local tissues
Catagen - correct answer-Transition stage of hair growth
Archard-Theirs Syndrome - correct answer-hormonal disorder seen in postmenopausal
women with diabetes - growth of body hair in masculine distribution
Acne - correct answer-inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and
hair follicles
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) - correct answer-Stimulates adrenal cortex to release
glucocorticoids (cortisol)
Adipose - correct answer-Pertaining to fat
adrenal glands - correct answer-Paired glands above the kidney-two parts the cortex and
medulla. Secretes cortisol and androgens
adrenal virilism - correct answer-development of male secondary sexual characteristics in a
female- excessive production of androgenic hormones
AIDS - correct answer-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
allergy - correct answer-abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen
alopecia - correct answer-baldness or hair loss, that may be in patches or total
Alternating Current (AC) - correct answer-A flow of electric charge that regularly reverses its
direction. Also changes magnitude
amenorrhea - correct answer-Stoppage of absence of menstruation
Ampere (A) - correct answer-Measures electric current
Anagen - correct answer-The period of active hair growth- growing phase
Anaphoresis - correct answer-process of forcing liquids into the tissues from the negative
toward the positive pole
Androgens - correct answer-Any steroid hormone that increases male characteristics
Anode - correct answer-Positive pole
anovulatory - correct answer-without ovulation- common sign of infertility
antiseptic - correct answer-chemical used to inhibit or kill microorganisms on skin or tissue-
not the same as those used for disinfection
, apocrine sweat glands - correct answer-found primarily in the armpit and genitals. Larger
than the eccrine glands- thicker secretion material than watery sweat
arrector pili muscle - correct answer-An involuntary muscle fiber attached to the underside &
base of the hair follicle- causes goose bumps
Asepsis - correct answer-Being free from infection
Asteatosis - correct answer-Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency
Autoclave - correct answer-apparatus for sterilizing by steam under pressure
autonomic nervous system - correct answer-nerves that control involuntary body functions of
muscles, glands, and internal organs
Bacillus - correct answer-Rod shaped bacteria
Bacteria - correct answer-Minute, one excelled, vegetable, organism
Bactericide - correct answer-Substance that kills bacteria
basal cell carcinoma - correct answer-Most common and least severe type of skin cancer;
often characterized by light or pearly nodules.
Benign - correct answer-Not recurrent, non malignant
benzoyl peroxide - correct answer-The active ingredient in many acne treatment products
blackhead - correct answer-comedone: plug of sebum in a pore-darkens when exposed to
air
Blanching - correct answer-White color of the skin from overtreating the skin with high
frequency current
Blend method - correct answer-Use of galvanic and high frequency currents used either
superimposed in one another or sequentially
Bulbous - correct answer-Shaped like a bulb
Bulla - correct answer-Blister containing watery fluid
Calamine - correct answer-Gives a soothing protective coating for itching dermatitis. Pink
colored antiseptic containing zinc and ferric oxide
carcinoma - correct answer-a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue and may
infiltrate local tissues
Catagen - correct answer-Transition stage of hair growth
