Match the cutaneous lesions with their correct meanings.

-Open sore or erosion of skin
A)cyst
B)fissure
C)macule
D)nodule
E)papule
F)polyp
G)pustule
H)ulcer
I)vesicle
J)wheal

Question

Match the cutaneous lesions with their correct meanings.

-Open sore or erosion of skin
A)cyst
B)fissure
C)macule
D)nodule
E)papule
F)polyp
G)pustule
H)ulcer
I)vesicle
J)wheal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An ulcer is an open sore or erosion of the skin.

Answer: B
 A fissure is a linear crack or break in the skin.

Answer: I
 A vesicle is a small, fluid-filled blister on the skin.

Answer: G
 A pustule is a small, pus-filled blister on the skin.

Answer: A
 A cyst is a closed sac or pouch containing fluid, semi-solid material or gas.

Answer: C
 A macule is a flat, discolored spot on the skin.

Answer: D
 A nodule is a solid, raised lesion that extends deeper into the skin than a papule.

Answer: E
 A papule is a raised, solid lesion on the skin that is less than 1 cm in diameter.

Answer: F
 A polyp is a small, fleshy growth that can occur on the skin or in the lining of the body's organs.

Answer: J
 A wheal is a raised, itchy area of skin that is often caused by an allergic reaction.

Match the Cutaneous Lesions with Their Correct Meanings