Author Question: A temporary, itchy elevation of the skin, often with a white center and red perimeter, is called a ... (Read 108 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A temporary, itchy elevation of the skin, often with a white center and red perimeter, is called a wheal.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which skin lesion is elevated and is semisolid or contains some fluid?

A) pustule
B) macule
C) cyst
D) fissure

taylorsonier · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) A pustule is elevated but contains pus, not fluid.
B) A macule is not elevated.
C) Correct A cyst is an elevated mound that is semisolid or partly fluid filled.
D) A fissure is not elevated.