Which of the following terms refers to reddened,elevated,and itchy patches of skin commonly caused by emotional stress,physical trauma,or certain food allergies?
A)wart
B)hives
C)papule
D)cyst
E)eczema

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Hives are reddened, elevated, and itchy patches of skin that can be caused by various factors such as emotional stress, physical trauma, or certain food allergies. Warts are skin growths caused by a viral infection, papules are small, raised bumps on the skin, cysts are closed pockets of tissue filled with fluid or pus, and eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy and inflamed patches of skin.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to Reddened,elevated,and Itchy Patches