Skin Structure, Growth, And Nutrition

Question 1

A physician engage in the science of treating the skin structures, functions, and diseases is known as ________

Answer 1

A dermatologist

Question 2

What is the largest organ in the body?

Answer 2

Skin

Question 3

The skin ________ is the thinnest of the body.

Answer 3

Around the eyelids

Question 4

Which layer of the skin is the thinnest?

Answer 4

The epidermis

Question 5

Which layer of the skin is known as the spiny layer?

Answer 5

Stratum spinosum

Question 6

The _______ has special column shaped cells that produce melanocytes.

Answer 6

Stratum germinativum

Question 7

The dermis is the underlining or inner layer of the skin, which is also called the derma, corium, or ______

Answer 7

Cutis

Question 8

The subcutaneous tissue is a fatty layer found below the dermis, which is also called ______ tissue

Answer 8

Adipose

Question 9

What are the two layers of the dermis?

Answer 9

Papillary and reticular

Question 10

Lymph, the clear flood of the body that resemble blood plasma but contains only water and other ______, bother the skin cells, remove the toxins, and have immune functions.

Answer 10

Colorless substances

Question 11

Sensory nerve fibers react to heat, cold, pressure, and what?

Answer 11

Pain

Question 12

The color of the skin depends primarily on ________

Answer 12

Melanin

Question 13

Eumelanin is ____ in color.

Answer 13

Brown to black

Question 14

Daily use of a sunscreen with a sun, protectant factor of at least ____ is recommended.

Answer 14

15

Question 15

Collagen fibers are interwoven ______, a protein based similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue.

Answer 15

Elastin

Question 16

The sudoriferous glands are also known as as what type of glands?

Answer 16

Sweat

Question 17

Normally, 1 to 2 ______ of liquids containing salts are eliminated daily through sweat pores in the skin.

Answer 17

Pints

Question 18

Sebaceous glands are not found on which part of the body?

Answer 18

Palms

Question 19

A comedo is a hair follicle filled with what?

Answer 19

Keratin and sebum

Question 20

An excellent moisturizer and lubricant that replenishes skin lipids while softening and smoothing is known as _____

Answer 20

Squalene

Question 21

Sebum is secreted by the _____ glands and located the skin, keeping it soft and pliable.

Answer 21

Sebaceous

Question 22

Approximately how much water composed body weight?

Answer 22

60 percent

Question 23

The amount of water needed by and individual varies, depending on ______ and the level of physical activity done daily.

Answer 23

Body weight

Question 24

It is recommended that men in general should had drink how many cups of water daily?

Answer 24

12

Question 25

Which of the following has the greatest negative impact on how our skin ages?

Answer 25

Sun exposure

Question 26

_____ energy contributes to the body’s synthesis of vitamin D and other important minerals.

Answer 26

UVB

Question 27

UVA energy is deeper penetrating than _____ and causes the skin to tan by affecting the skin pigment.

Answer 27

Visible light

Question 28

For the best protection when UV exposure is the highest, an individual should avoid prolonged exposure to send during peak hours, which is usually occurs between ______

Answer 28

10:00am and 3:00pm

Question 29

A protein like collagen that forms elastic tissue is known as what?

Answer 29

Elastin

Question 30

Which of the following people are more susceptible to sun damage?

Answer 30

Redheads, blue eyed blondes

Question 31

Changes in the size, shape, or coloration of a mole or cause ______

Answer 31

To see a physician

Question 32

Inhaling nicotine and tobacco causes ______ and weakening of blood vessels that supply blood to the skin tissues.

Answer 32

Contraction

Question 33

A condition caused by heavy or excessive intake of alcohol, tobacco use, sun, exposure, or other environmental factors is known as ______

Answer 33

Telangiectasias

Question 34

Which type of lesions are nail technicians concerned with?

Answer 34

Primary and secondary

Question 35

What is a large blister containing a watery fluid?

Answer 35

Bulla

Question 36

A spot or discoloration on the skin, such as freckle is known as ______

Answer 36

Macule

Question 37

An inflamed pimple containing pus is called what?

Answer 37

Pustule

Question 38

A thick scar resulting in excessive growth of fibrous tissue is called what?

Answer 38

A keloid

Question 39

A collection of blood trapped underneath the nail is called a what?

Answer 39

Hematoma

Question 40

Which of the following terms refers to a deficiency on perspiration?

Answer 40

Anhidrosis

Question 41

Which is the least severe and most common tour of skin cancer?

Answer 41

Basal cell carcinoma

Question 42

Prolonged or repeated contact with many ______ will strip away skin oils, leaving the skin dry or damaged.

Answer 42

Solvents

Question 43

To avoid allergies when working with monomer liquids or UV gels, you should never _____ your own product blends.

Answer 43

Mix

Question 44

What prevention absorption of a very large majority of what comes in contact with the service of the skin, including cosmetic ingredients?

Answer 44

Sweat glands

Question 45

Any substance that is needed for proper repair of the skin and various tissues, which also speeds up the healing processes of the body is ______

Answer 45

Vitamin C