A flat, small discoloration of the skin that is even with the skin surface is known as a ____.
A) papule
B) wheal
C) macule
D) pustule

Question

​A flat, small discoloration of the skin that is even with the skin surface is known as a ____.
A) ​papule
B) ​wheal
C) ​macule
D) ​pustule

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Macule is a small, flat discoloration of the skin, which is not raised above the skin surface. It can have various colors, such as red, brown, or white. Papule is a raised bump on the skin surface, wheal is a raised, red and itchy area, and pustule is a small, pus-filled blister.

​A Flat, Small Discoloration of the Skin That Is Even

A Flat, Small Discoloration of the Skin That Is Even