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Skin Structure, Growth, And Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

A dermatologist

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2
Q

What is the largest organ in the body?

A

Skin

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3
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The skin ________ is the thinnest of the body.

A

Around the eyelids

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4
Q

Which layer of the skin is the thinnest?

A

The epidermis

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5
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Which layer of the skin is known as the spiny layer?

A

Stratum spinosum

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6
Q

The _______ has special column shaped cells that produce melanocytes.

A

Stratum germinativum

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7
Q

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

A

Cutis

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8
Q

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

A

Adipose

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9
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What are the two layers of the dermis?

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Papillary and reticular

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10
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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.

A

Colorless substances

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11
Q

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

A

Pain

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12
Q

The color of the skin depends primarily on ________

A

Melanin

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13
Q

Eumelanin is ____ in color.

A

Brown to black

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14
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Daily use of a sunscreen with a sun, protectant factor of at least ____ is recommended.

A

15

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15
Q

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

A

Elastin

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16
Q

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

A

Sweat

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17
Q

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

A

Pints

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18
Q

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

A

Palms

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19
Q

A comedo is a hair follicle filled with what?

A

Keratin and sebum

20
Q

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

A

Squalene

21
Q

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

A

Sebaceous

22
Q

Approximately how much water composed body weight?

A

60 percent

23
Q

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

A

Body weight

24
Q

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

A

12

25
Q

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

A

Sun exposure

26
Q

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

A

UVB

27
Q

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

A

Visible light

28
Q

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 ______

A

10:00am and 3:00pm

29
Q

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

A

Elastin

30
Q

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

A

Redheads, blue eyed blondes

31
Q

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

A

To see a physician

32
Q

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

A

Contraction

33
Q

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

A

Telangiectasias

34
Q

Which type of lesions are nail technicians concerned with?

A

Primary and secondary

35
Q

What is a large blister containing a watery fluid?

A

Bulla

36
Q

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

A

Macule

37
Q

An inflamed pimple containing pus is called what?

A

Pustule

38
Q

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

A

A keloid

39
Q

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

A

Hematoma

40
Q

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

A

Anhidrosis

41
Q

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

A

Basal cell carcinoma

42
Q

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

A

Solvents

43
Q

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

A

Mix

44
Q

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

A

Sweat glands

45
Q

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 ______

A

Vitamin C

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