Appendages, nerves, and glands of skin

Question 1

The average speed of hair growth is ____ inches a month

Answer 1

0.5 inch

Question 2

There are two types of keratin. Which one is softer?

Answer 2

Alpha (A-keratin)

Question 3

There are two types of keratin. Which one is harder?

Answer 3

Beta keratin (B-keratin)

Question 4

Hair contains ___% hard B-keratin

Answer 4

90%

Question 5

What is the main thing that influences hair growth?

Answer 5

genetics

Question 6

What is the technical term for the nail?

Answer 6

onyx

Question 7

Nails contain this kind of keratin

Answer 7

hard keratin/beta keratin

Question 8

This type of nerve fiber is attached to sweat and oil glands and helps regulate excretion from the sweat glands and control sebum output

Answer 8

secretory nerve fiber

Question 9

Another term for sensory nerve fiber

Answer 9

affervent

Question 10

Which glands produce pheromones?

Answer 10

aprocine glands

Question 11

This type of gland has a coiled structure and is attached to hair follicles found under the arms and the genital region

Answer 11

apocrine glands

Question 12

These glands are found all over the body and are NOT connected to hair follicles

Answer 12

eccrine glands

Question 13

What glands help regulate the body’s temperature?

Answer 13

sudoriferous

Question 14

This cell absorbs, processes, and carries antigens to the nearest lymph node for further immune system action

Answer 14

Langerhans cells

Question 15

White blood cells that have enzymes to digest and kill bacteria are known as…

Answer 15

leukocytes

Question 16

This type of immune cell matures in the thymus gland and is known for attacking virus-infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells

Answer 16

T Cells

Question 17

A group of waxy lipid molecules such as glycolipids that are important to barrier function and water-holding capacity

Answer 17

ceramides

Question 18

A condition where the skin, lips, or nails take on a bluish or purplish hue due to insufficient oxygen in the blood

Answer 18

cyanosis

Question 19

Estheticians who specialize in the health and beauty of skin are sometimes referred to as…

Answer 19

facialists