Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Tricoci Aesthetics Final > Chapter 8: Skin Physiology > Flashcards

Chapter 8: Skin Physiology Flashcards

1
Q

found in the epidermis and has the function of covering and protecting

A

Epithelial cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

found in the dermis and are responsible for formation of fibers and aid in the production of collagen and elastin

A

Fibroblast cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

cells found in the Stratum Germinativum that divide and produce new cells to replace the cells that have been shed

A

Basal cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

give skin it’s color and are not found in the thick skin of the palms of your hand or soles of your feet

A

Melanocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

cells that protect the layers of the skin found below the stratum corneum

A

Squamous cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

respond to allergic stimuli; contain granules with histamines

A

Mast cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

touch receptors or sensory cells that are only found in thick skin (without hair) in the Stratum Germinativum

A

Merkel cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Intercellular connections

A

Desmosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

found connecting the dermis to the epidermis

A

Hemidesmosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Toughest layer of the epidermis

A

Stratum corneum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

layer of epidermis found throughout the body but thickest on palms of hands and soles of feet

A

Stratum lucidum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

layer of epidermis composed of granule-shaped cells that are on their way up to the skin’s surface to replace cells shed from the stratum corneum

A

Stratum granulosum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Light pressure & cold receptors

A

Meissner’s corpuscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Long-term pressure & heat receptors

A

Ruffini’s corpuscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

deep pressure and pain receptors

A

Pacinian corpuscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

pressure and pain receptors

A

Krause’s end bulbs

17
Q

layer of epidermis in which its desmosomes appear as “spines” between the cells that provide strength and support

A

Stratum spinosum

18
Q

lowest layer of epidermis; contains basal cells that continually divide through mitosis

A

Stratum germinativum

19
Q

found in stratum spinosum and help protect the body from infection

A

Langerhans cells

20
Q

layer composed primarily of adipose tissue

A

Subcutaneous layer

21
Q

primarily compose the stratum corneum and consist of the protein keratin

A

Keratinocytes

22
Q

fibrous protein that helps prevent the skin from sagging

A

Elastin

23
Q

physical process of removing dead skin cells with an abrasive product, such as a scrub

A

Manual Exfoliation

24
Q

male hormone present in both men and women that influences the amount of serum produced

A

androgen

25
Q

process of using natural substances like enzymes and AHAs to cause a chemical reaction that removes skin cells

A

Chemical exfoliation

26
Q

an abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid or semi-solid substance

A

Cyst

27
Q

solid mass within the skin that may be hard, soft, fixed, or freely moving

A

Nodule / tumor

28
Q

solid formation above the skin often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction

A

Wheal

29
Q

open lesion visible on the surface of skin; may not perform any skin care services when this condition is present

A

Ulcer

30
Q

plugged sebaceous gland with an opening that is not widely dilated

A

Whitehead

31
Q

medical term for ringworm

A

Tinea

32
Q

open follicle with a black surface plug, which has been oxidized and discolored due to the sebum’s contact with the air

A

Blackhead

33
Q

A blackhead

A

Open comedones

34
Q

A whitehead

A

Closed comedones

35
Q

small elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory, that does not contain pus

A

Papule

36
Q

small inflamed elevation filled with bacterial fluid and pus

A

Pustule

37
Q

crack or line in the skin due to exposure to wind, cold, or water

A

Fissure

38
Q

fluid-filled elevation in the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis

A

Vesicle / blister

39
Q

discoloration of the skin’s surface, like a large freckle

A

Macule

Tricoci Aesthetics Final (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions