Chapter 7 Skin structure growth and nutrition Flashcards
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 dermatologist
The__is the largest organ of the body
Heart, liver, skin, large intestine
Skin
The skin__is the thinnest of the body
On the cheeks, on the scalp, around the eyelids, between the fingers
Around the Eyelids
Which layer of the skin is the thinnest
The epidermidis, the subcutaneous, the dermis, the corium
The epidermidis
Which layer of the skin is known as the spiny layer
Stratum lucidum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum germinativum
Stratum Spinosum
The__has special column shaped cells that produce melanocytes
Stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum germinativum
Stratum germinativum
The dermis is the underlying or inner layer of the skin which is also called the derma, corium, or_
Lucidum, stratus, cutis, medulla
Cutis
The subcutaneous tissue is a fatty layer found below the dermis which is also called__tissue
Derma, corium, adipose, cutis
adipose
What are the two layers of the dermis
Papillary and reticular, superficial and papillary, reticular and deeper, tactile and superficial
Papillary and reticular
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
Colorless substances
Sensory nerve fibers react to heat, cold, pressure and
Vibration, pain, noise, sleep
Pain
The color of the skin depends primarily on
Melanin , keloids, phenol, sebum
Melanin
Eumelanin is__in color
Red to yellow, brown to black, yellow to orange, blue to brown
Brown to black
Daily use of a sunscreen with the sun protection factor of at least_is recommended
50, eight, 45, 15
15
Collagen fibers are interwoven with_a protein-based similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue
Elastin, sebum, wheal, melanocytes
Elastin
Sudoriferous glands are also known as_glands
Sebaceous, sweat, oil, lymph
Sweat
 Normally, one to two_. of liquids containing salts are eliminated daily through sweat pores in the skin
Ounces, pints, quarts, liters
Pints
Sebaceous glands are not found in which part of the body
Face , forearms, scalp , palms
Palms
A comedo is a hair follicle filled with
Pus & lymph, keratin and sebum, keratin, and lymph, puss and sebum
Keratin and sebum
An excellent moisturizer and lubricant that replenishes skin lipids while softening and smoothing is known as
Squalene , Lynnolen , glycerin , allantoin
Squalene
Sebum is secreted by the_glands and lubricates the skin keeping it soft and pliable
sudoriferous,  secretory, sebaceous, pituitary
Sebaceous
Water composes approximately_of body weight
40%, 60%, 50% 70%
60%
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
Body weight
It is recommended that men in general should drink_cups of water daily
8, 11, 10, 12
12
Which of the following has the greatest negative impact on our skin ages
Health habits, general lifestyle, sun exposure, disease
The sun exposure
__Energy contributes to the body synthesis of vitamin D and other important minerals
UVB, UVA, solar, artificial
UVB
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
Visible light
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
10 AM to 3 PM
Approaching similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue is known as_
Keratin, eumelanin, melanin, elastin
Elastin
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
Red heads and blue-eyed blondes
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
To see a physician
Inhaling nicotine in tobacco causes the ___ and weakening of blood vessels that supply blood to the skin tissues
Dilation, contraction, thickening, expansion
Contraction
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
Telangiectasias
Which type of lesion are nail techs concerned with
Primary and tertiary, tertiary and secondary, primary and secondary, primary secondary and tertiary
Primary and secondary
Hey_is a large blister containing a watery fluid
Cyst, papule , bulla, macule,
A bulla
A spot or discoloration on the skin such as a freckle is known as_
Cyst, tumor, vesicle, macule,
A macule
An inflamed pimple containing pus is called a_
Pustule, tubercle, vesicle, cyst
Pustule
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of scar tissue is called
A scale, a crust, a keloid,
A keloid
A collection of blood trapped underneath the nail is called
A hematoma, an ulcer, a cicatrix, a fissure
A hematoma
Which of the following refers to a deficiency in perspiration
Miliaria rubra, anhidrosis, hyperhidrosis, bromidrosis
Anhidrosis 
What is the least severe and most common type of skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma, squamous, cell carcinoma, malignant, melanoma, benign melanoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Prolonged or repeated contacts with_will strip away skin oils leaving the skin dry or damaged
Solutions, solvents, creams, antiseptics
Solvents
To avoid allergies when working with monomer liquids or UV gel’s you should never_your own product blends
Use, touch, smooth, mix
Mix
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
Epidermidis
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
Vitamin C
