106.01 Flashcards
Functions of the skin carry out complex actions related to sensation, heat regulation, absorption, protection, excretion and:
Secretion
Anna’s client told her that the steam felt too hot during her facial. Which touch receptor produced the sensation of hot?
Thermoreceptors
Which receptor is responsible for sending different parts of the body positioned in relation to each other and the environment?
Proprioceptors
Using a cool towel or mask during a facial will cause vasoconstriction to create what type of effect?
Blood vessels to constrict, or narrow to keep the heat near essential organs
What is the term that describes the absorption process that allows some molecules to pass through the skin?
Transdermal penetration
When product molecules are absorbed into the skin directly through the corneocytes it is known as:
Transcellular diffusion
The chemical conversion of living cells into dead protein cells is known as:
Keratinization
The removal of dead skin to stimulate new cells growth is known as?
Exfoliation
What process removes dead skin cells by using enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids?
Biochemical exfoliation
During what stage of wound healing does epithelialization (cell renewal) begin?
Stage 3: Proliferation
The removal of impurities, toxins and pollutants and dead skin cells is known as:
Detoxification
Which sweat gland is inactive until stimulated by hormones?
Apocrine gland
Which skin type has a minimal oil production on the nose or chin?
Dry skin
The primary role of which vitamin is to control levels of calcium and phosphate within the body?
Vitamin D
How much sun exposure is needed to boost vitamin D levels
10 minutes