Chapter 7

Question 1

Skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions

Answer 1

Acne

Question 2

Small involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicles that cause goose bumps

Answer 2

Arrector pili muscles

Question 3

Thickening of the skin caused by continued repeated pressure on the skin

Answer 3

Callus

Question 4

Fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength

Answer 4

Collagen

Question 5

A blackhead; filled with keratin and sebum

Answer 5

Comedo

Question 6

Small cone shaped elevations in the base of the hair follicles that fit into the hair bulb

Answer 6

Dermal papillae

Question 7

Physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails

Answer 7

Dermatologist

Question 8

Study of skin and it’s nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment

Answer 8

Dermatology

Question 9

Also known as derma, corium, cutis, or true skin; underlying or inner layer of skin

Answer 9

Dermis

Question 10

Protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue

Answer 10

Elastin

Question 11

Top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis

Answer 11

Epidermal-dermal junction

Question 12

Outermost and thinnest layer of skin that’s made up of five layers; stratum corneum, germinativium, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum

Answer 12

Epidermis

Question 13

Specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of the skin/entire body

Answer 13

Esthetician

Question 14

Melanin that is dark brown to black in color

Answer 14

Eumelanin

Question 15

Fibrous protein of cells: principal component of hair & nails

Answer 15

Keratin

Question 16

Grains of pigment produced by melanocytes and deposited into cells in the stratum germinativium layer of the epidermis and in the papillary layers of the dermis; pheomelanin & eumelanin

Answer 16

Melanin

Question 17

Cells that produce the dark skin pigment called melanin

Answer 17

Melanocytes

Question 18

Fibers of the motor nerves that are distributed to arrector pili muscles attached to hair follicles; carry impulses from the brain to the muscles

Answer 18

Motor nerve fibers

Question 19

Outer layer of dermis directly beneath the epidermis

Answer 19

Papillary layer

Question 20

Also know as pimple, elevation containing fluid or pus

Answer 20

Papule

Question 21

Melanin that is red to yellow in color

Answer 21

Pheomelanin

Question 22

P. Acnes, acne bacteria

Answer 22

Propionibacterium acnes

Question 23

Raised inflamed papule with white or yellow center

Answer 23

Pustule

Question 24

Deeper layer of dermis that supplies the skin oxygen and nutrients.

Answer 24

Reticular layer

Question 25

Oil glands; glands connected to hair follicles, produced sebum

Answer 25

Sebaceous glands

Question 26

Fatty or oily secretion that lubricates the skin and preserved softness of the hair

Answer 26

Sebum

Question 27

Coiled base of the sudoriferous (sweat) gland

Answer 27

Secretory coil

Question 28

Fibers of the secretory nerve that are distributed to the sudoriferous glands and sebaceous glands; secretory nerves=autonomic nervous system

Answer 28

Secretory nerve fiber

Question 29

Fibers of the sensory nerves that react to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain

Answer 29

Sensory nerve fibers

Question 30

Horny layer, outer layer of the epidermis

Answer 30

Stratum germinativium

Question 31

Granular layer, layer of epidermis composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with keratin

Answer 31

Stratum granulosum

Question 32

Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum

Answer 32

Stratum lucidum

Question 33

Spiny layer just above the stratum germinativium

Answer 33

Stratum spinosum

Question 34

Adipose or subcutis tissue; fatty tissue found below the dermis that gives smoothness and contour the the body

Answer 34

Subcutaneous tissue

Question 35

Small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure

Answer 35

Tactile corpuscles

Question 36

Sweat glands

Answer 36

Sudoriferous glands

Question 37

Supports the overall health of the skin

Answer 37

Vitamin A

Question 38

Substance needed for proper repair of the skin and tissues

Answer 38

Vitamin C

Question 39

Enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium

Answer 39

Vitamin D

Question 40

Helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the suns UV light

Answer 40

Vitamin E