Q: Hair, Skin & Nails

Question 1

Perspiration is secreted by the:
A) Endocrine glands
B) Sebaceous glands
C) Ceruminous glands
D) Sweat glands

Answer 1

D) Sweat glands

Question 2

The sebaceous glands secret sebum into:
A) Hair follicles
B) the watery surface of the next skin layer
C) The dead skin cells
D) The circulatory system

Answer 2

A) Hair follicles

Question 3

Hair develops from:
A) The shaft
B) The follicle
C) The arrector pili
D) The endocrine gland

Answer 3

B) The follicle

Question 4

A factor associated with baldness is:
A) Disease
B) Dehydration
C) Too much fat
D) Tight skin

Answer 4

A) Disease

Question 5

A function NOT pertaining to the skin:
A) Water retention
B) Regulate body temperature
C) Provide movement
D) Evaporation of sweat

Answer 5

C) Provide movement

Question 6

The dermis layer provides:
A) Protection- as it is the thickest layer
B) Flexibility & strength
C) Nutrients
D) The energy it needs

Answer 6

B) Flexibility & strength

Question 7

The epidermis contains a yellowish pigment called:
A) Carotene
B) Mucus
C) Capillaries
D) Fibrous Tissue

Answer 7

A) Carotene

Question 8

The subcutaneous layer of tissue can be called the:
A) Dermis
B) Epidermis
C) Superficial fascia
D) Papillary layer

Answer 8

C) Superficial fascia

Question 9

The stratum corneum cells contain:
A) Sweat
B) Keratin
C) Melanocytes
D) None of the above

Answer 9

B) Keratin

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a skin type?
A) Combination
B) Oily
C) Mature
D) Healthy

Answer 10

D) Healthy

Question 11

Sensitive skin is often:
A) Shiny with open pore
B) Thinner and more delicate
C) Dry with lines
D) Dry and tight

Answer 11

B) Thinner and more delicate

Question 12

Which is NOT a function of the skin?
A) Reduce harmful effects of UV radiation
B) Prevent loss of water
C) Enable movement
D) Produce vitamin D

Answer 12

C) Enable movement

Question 13

Which IS a function of hair?
A) Enable movement
B) Produce vitamin D
C) Provide identity
D) Regulate body temperature

Answer 13

D) Regulate body temperature

Question 14

The nail plate…
A) Is the junction of the matrix and nail bed
B) Rests on the nail bed up to the free edge
C) Is the epidermis around the nail
D) Is the base of the nail

Answer 14

B) Rests on the nail bed up to the free edge

Question 15

Which does NOT affect nail growth?
A) Age
B) Health
C) Diet
D) Personal hygiene

Answer 15

D) Personal hygiene

Question 16

Congenital disease means:
A) Present from birth
B) Caused by virus
C) Caused by fungus
D) Is bacterial

Answer 16

A) Present from birth

Question 17

Acne Rosacea is a:
A) Congenital condition
B) Fungal condition
C) Bacterial condition
D) Another term for shingles

Answer 17

C) Bacterial condition

Question 18

Ringworm is technically called:
A) Tinea corposis
B) Herpes zoster
C) Chickenpox
D) Lentigo

Answer 18

A) Tinea corposis

Question 19

Basal cell carcinoma is a type of:
A) General disorder
B) Merkel cell
C) Verruca
D) Skin cancer

Answer 19

D) Skin cancer

Question 20

The integumentary system includes:
A) Skin, hair and nails
B) Bladder and kidneys
C) Muscles and bones
D) None of the above

Answer 20

A) Skin, hair and nails