Exam Level 1 Flashcards
The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens is referred to as
Disinfection
How many hours of sleep do most people need night
6-8
What minerals builds and strengthens teeth and bones
calcium
Keeping the abdomen flat, the chin level and the head up are key points in having:
good posture
An individual’s system for maintaining cleanliness and health is known as:
personal hygiene
What is the topical form of vitamin A that promotes cell turnover and increases skin elasticity?
Retinol
What are the structures and appendages that are made up in the dermis
hair follicles, blood vessels, sweat glands
What are the functions of the skin (SHAPES)
sensation, heat regulation, absorption, protection, excretion, secretion
What is a reaction to a sensation called
reflex
How does the skin control temperature
excretion of sweat from the sudoriferous glands and dilation of blood vessels in the dermis
Penetration of cosmetic preparations is restricted to
Epidermal layers
What makes up the subcutaneous layer
Adipose (fat), loose connective tissue, blood vessels
As cells get pushed upward, they become flat, hard and eventually die in the process forming a dead layer on skins surface. Whats this process called
Keratinization
Main function of the stratum basal layer
Junction between epidermis and dermis, Skin cell growth through mitosis. Contains melanocytes & keratinocytes
Whats the key function of a melanocytes
Produce biological pigment known as melanin for protection against UV rays