Question

An inflammation of the nail matrix can result in shedding of the nail.

a) Onychomycosis
b) Paronychia
c) Onychophagia
d) Onychia

Answer 1

The inflammation of the nail matrix that can result in shedding of the nail is called Paronychia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is b) Paronychia. Paronychia is an inflammation of the nail matrix, which is the area where nail growth occurs. This inflammation can result in shedding of the nail. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail, Onychophagia is a behavior of biting the nails, and Onychia is an infection of the nail bed.