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Chapter 7 Skin structure growth and nutrition Flashcards

1
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A physician engaged in the science of treating the skin it’s structures functions and disease is known as

A podiatrist, an oncologist, an endocrinologist, a dermatologist

A

A dermatologist

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2
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The__is the largest organ of the body

Heart, liver, skin, large intestine

A

Skin

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3
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The skin__is the thinnest of the body

On the cheeks, on the scalp, around the eyelids, between the fingers

A

Around the Eyelids

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4
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Which layer of the skin is the thinnest

The epidermidis, the subcutaneous, the dermis, the corium

A

The epidermidis

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5
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Which layer of the skin is known as the spiny layer

Stratum lucidum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum germinativum

A

Stratum Spinosum

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6
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The__has special column shaped cells that produce melanocytes

Stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum germinativum

A

Stratum germinativum

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7
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The dermis is the underlying or inner layer of the skin which is also called the derma, corium, or_

Lucidum, stratus, cutis, medulla

A

Cutis

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8
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The subcutaneous tissue is a fatty layer found below the dermis which is also called__tissue

Derma, corium, adipose, cutis

A

adipose

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9
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What are the two layers of the dermis

Papillary and reticular, superficial and papillary, reticular and deeper, tactile and superficial

A

Papillary and reticular

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10
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Length, the clear fluids of the body that resemble blood plasma what contains only water and other__bathe the skin cells and remove toxins and have a immune functions

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, colorless substances

A

Colorless substances

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11
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Sensory nerve fibers react to heat, cold, pressure and

Vibration, pain, noise, sleep

A

Pain

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12
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The color of the skin depends primarily on

Melanin , keloids, phenol, sebum

A

Melanin

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13
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Eumelanin is__in color

Red to yellow, brown to black, yellow to orange, blue to brown

A

Brown to black

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14
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Daily use of a sunscreen with the sun protection factor of at least_is recommended

50, eight, 45, 15

A

15

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15
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Collagen fibers are interwoven with_a protein-based similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue

Elastin, sebum, wheal, melanocytes

A

Elastin

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16
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Sudoriferous glands are also known as_glands

Sebaceous, sweat, oil, lymph

A

Sweat

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17
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 Normally, one to two_. of liquids containing salts are eliminated daily through sweat pores in the skin

Ounces, pints, quarts, liters

A

Pints

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18
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Sebaceous glands are not found in which part of the body

Face , forearms, scalp , palms

A

Palms

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19
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A comedo is a hair follicle filled with

Pus & lymph, keratin and sebum, keratin, and lymph, puss and sebum

A

Keratin and sebum

20
Q

An excellent moisturizer and lubricant that replenishes skin lipids while softening and smoothing is known as

Squalene , Lynnolen , glycerin , allantoin

A

Squalene

21
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Sebum is secreted by the_glands and lubricates the skin keeping it soft and pliable

sudoriferous,  secretory, sebaceous, pituitary

A

Sebaceous

22
Q

Water composes approximately_of body weight

40%, 60%, 50% 70%

A

60%

23
Q

The amount of water needed by an individual varies depending on_and the level of daily physical activity

Age, overall health, body height, body weight

A

Body weight

24
Q

It is recommended that men in general should drink_cups of water daily

8, 11, 10, 12

A

12

25
Q

Which of the following has the greatest negative impact on our skin ages

Health habits, general lifestyle, sun exposure, disease

A

The sun exposure

26
Q

__Energy contributes to the body synthesis of vitamin D and other important minerals

UVB, UVA, solar, artificial

A

UVB

27
Q

UVA energy is deeper penetrating than_and causes the skin to tan by affecting the skin pigment

Invisible light, visible light, solar light, artificial light

A

Visible light

28
Q

For the best protection when UV exposure is the highest an individual should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours which usually occurs between_

8 AM and 10 AM, 3 PM and 4 PM, 10 AM and 3 PM, 4 PM and 5 PM

A

10 AM to 3 PM

29
Q

Approaching similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue is known as_

Keratin, eumelanin, melanin, elastin

A

Elastin

30
Q

Which of the following people are most susceptible to sun damage

Redheads and brunettes,
blue eyed and brown eyed brunettes,
redheads and blue-eyed blonde, blue eyed and green eyed brunettes

A

Red heads and blue-eyed blondes

31
Q

Changes in the size shape or coloration of a mole our cause

To have it removed, to apply moisturizer, to monitor it closely, to see a physician

A

To see a physician

32
Q

Inhaling nicotine in tobacco causes the ___ and weakening of blood vessels that supply blood to the skin tissues

Dilation, contraction, thickening, expansion

A

Contraction

33
Q

A condition caused by heavy or excessive intake of alcohol tobacco use sun exposure or other environmental factors is known as

Telangiectasis, rosacea , eczema, acne

A

Telangiectasias

34
Q

Which type of lesion are nail techs concerned with

Primary and tertiary, tertiary and secondary, primary and secondary, primary secondary and tertiary

A

Primary and secondary

35
Q

Hey_is a large blister containing a watery fluid

Cyst, papule , bulla, macule,

A

A bulla

36
Q

A spot or discoloration on the skin such as a freckle is known as_

Cyst, tumor, vesicle, macule,

A

A macule

37
Q

An inflamed pimple containing pus is called a_

Pustule, tubercle, vesicle, cyst

A

Pustule

38
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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of scar tissue is called

A scale, a crust, a keloid,

A

A keloid

39
Q

A collection of blood trapped underneath the nail is called

A hematoma, an ulcer, a cicatrix, a fissure

A

A hematoma

40
Q

Which of the following refers to a deficiency in perspiration

Miliaria rubra, anhidrosis, hyperhidrosis, bromidrosis

A

Anhidrosis 

41
Q

What is the least severe and most common type of skin cancer

Basal cell carcinoma, squamous, cell carcinoma, malignant, melanoma, benign melanoma

A

Basal cell carcinoma

42
Q

Prolonged or repeated contacts with_will strip away skin oils leaving the skin dry or damaged

Solutions, solvents, creams, antiseptics

A

Solvents

43
Q

To avoid allergies when working with monomer liquids or UV gel’s you should never_your own product blends

Use, touch, smooth, mix

A

Mix

44
Q

The_prevents absorption of a large majority of what comes in contact with the surface of the skin including cosmetic ingredients

Dermis, sweat glands, epidermis, cutis

A

Epidermidis

45
Q

A substance that is needed for proper repair of the skin and various tissues which also speeds up the healing processes of the body is

Vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin a, vitamin E

A

Vitamin C

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