Nails

Question 1

Which part of the nail is visible and protects the fingertips?
A) Nail root
B) Nail matrix
C) Nail body
D) Hyponychium

Answer 1

Nail body

Question 2

Where does the nail originate and grow from?
A) Nail bed
B) Hyponychium
C) Nail matrix
D) Cuticle

Answer 2

Nail matrix

Question 3

What gives the nail its pink color?
A) The nail cuticle
B) Blood vessels in the nail bed
C) Keratinized cells
D) The lunula

Answer 3

Blood vessels in the nail bed

Question 4

What is another name for the cuticle?
A) Hyponychium
B) Eponychium
C) Nail fold
D) Nail root

Answer 4

Eponychium

Question 5

Which structure forms the crescent-shaped white area at the base of the nail?
A) Hyponychium
B) Cuticle
C) Lunula
D) Nail fold

Answer 5

Lunula

Question 6

What is the function of the hyponychium?
A) Supports the nail bed
B) Anchors the nail on the sides
C) Protects the nail root
D) Provides a thickened layer beneath the free edge

Answer 6

Provides a thickened layer beneath the free edge

Question 7

What are nails primarily made of?
A) Collagen
B) Elastin
C) Keratin
D) Cartilage

Answer 7

Keratin

Question 8

Where does continuous nail growth occur?
A) Nail body
B) Nail bed
C) Nail matrix
D) Lunula

Answer 8

Nail matrix

Question 9

Which part of the nail helps anchor it to the surrounding skin?
A) Nail fold
B) Nail root
C) Nail bed
D) Nail body

Answer 9

Nail fold

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT part of the nail structure?
A) Cuticle
B) Nail follicle
C) Lunula
D) Nail bed

Answer 10

Nail follicle