Layers And Fuctions Of The Skin

Question 1

How many sub layers are in the epidermis

Answer 1

There are 5

Question 2

Name the 5 sub layers of the epidermis

Answer 2

Stratum Corneum.
Stratum Lucidium.
Stratum Granulosum.
Stratum Spinosum.
Stratum Germinativum.

Question 3

Name the layers of the skin.

Answer 3

Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis

Question 4

Name the 4 skin types

Answer 4

Oily
Dry
Combination
Normal

Question 5

Name the 3 skin conditions.

Answer 5

Sensitive
Dehydrated
Mature

Question 6

What is another name for the hypodermis?

Answer 6

Subcutaneous layer

Question 7

What does the word effleurage mean and in what language?

Answer 7

A French word, meaning to skim or touch lightly.

Question 8

What are the overall benefits of using a face mask on your clients?

Answer 8

Refined pores.
Increases hydration.
Diminishes lines.
Evens skin tone.
Helps increase firmness.
Tailor made treatment

Question 9

What is a carbuncle?

Answer 9

A cluster of boils

Question 10

What is utracaria?

Answer 10

A rash of red welts on the skin that itch and swell from a reaction to specific foods.

Question 11

What is seborrhoea?

Answer 11

Excessive discharge of sebum from the sebaceous glands.

Question 12

Where is the stratum Cornium?

Answer 12

The outer most layer( contains keratin)

Question 13

Describe the stratum lucidum and it’s function

Answer 13

Clear thin layer of dead skin cells

Question 14

Describe the stratum granulosum

Answer 14

The granular layer that helps form a waterproof layer preventing fluid loss.

Question 15

Describe the Stratum spinosum

Answer 15

Spinous layer (prickle cell layer) protects against abrasions and penetration.

Question 16

Describe the stratum Germinivatum

Answer 16

The basil layer produces new cells that move up and replace sloughing dead cells

Question 17

What is the Langehans cell?

Answer 17

Helps to prevent infections

Question 18

What is the function of the Melanocyle cell?

Answer 18

Produces melanin

Question 19

I which layer of the skin will you find the arrector pili muscle?

Answer 19

The Derims

Question 20

The skin regulates heat through..

a, vasodilation and sebum production.
b,sweating and sebum production.
c, sebum and arrector pili muscle muscle relaxation.
d,arrector pili muscle contraction and sweating.

Answer 20

D arrector pili muscle contraction and sweating

Question 21

What does the skin produce when exposed to UV light.

Answer 21

Melanin and vit D

Question 22

One of the main functions of the skin is sensation which includes….
A, temp, sweating,pain and touch
B, pain,pressure, shivering and touch
C, pressure, touch, melanisation and pain.
D, touch, pressure, temperature and pain

Answer 22

D, touch, pressure, temperature and pain

Question 23

What protects the skin against bacterial and fungal infections?

Answer 23

Acid mantle

Question 24

Why do sebaceous glands secrete sebum on the skins surface?

Answer 24

To lubricate and soften the skin and hair.

Question 25

Elimination is when the sweat glands excrete waste products by the process of what?

Answer 25

Perspiration

Question 26

What substances can be absorbed through the skin?

Answer 26

Oils and medication

Question 27

What are the 7 functions of the skin?

Answer 27

Sensation
Heat regulation
Absorption 
Protection
Excretion
Secretion
Absorbs vit D