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Skin Structure Growth & Nutrition Flashcards

1
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Healthy Skin is:

a. very moist
b. slightly alkaline
c. ideally fine-grained
d. rigid

A

c. Ideally fine-grained

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2
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What is the outermost layer of the skin?

a. epidermis
b. dermis
c. subcutaneous layer
d. reticular layer

A

a. epidermis

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The ___ is the clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface.

a. stratum granulosum
b. stratum lucidum
c. stratum corner
d. stratum germinativum

A

b. Stratum Lucidum

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4
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The dark skin pigment called ___ helps protect the sensitive cells in the dermis from the sun’s UV energy.

a. melanin
b. verruca
c. stain
d. elastin

A

a. Melanin

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5
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Goose bumps are caused by the:

a. papillae
b. hematoma
c. lentigines
d. arrestor pili muscles

A

d. arrestor pili muscle

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6
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Which of the following is not contained int he reticular layer?

a. Fat cells
b. Hair Follicle
c. Sweat glands
d. papillae

A

d. papillae

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7
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Blood supplies ___ to the skin.

a. nutrients & oxygen
b. oxygen & oil
c. oil & lymph
d. nutrients & alkali

A

a. nutrient & Oxygen

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Which type of nerve fibers react too heat, cold, touch, pressure, & pain?

a. sensory nerve fibers
b. motor nerve fibers
c. secretory nerve fibers
d. sensory muscle fibers

A

a. sensory nerve fibers

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9
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Nerve endings are most abundant in the:

a. palms
b. neck
c. finger tips
d. genitalia

A

c. finger tips

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10
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People who have dark-colored skin mostly produce.

a. pheomelanin
b. eumelanin
c. keratin
d. collagen

A

b. eumelanin

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Which of the following doe not weaken collagen fibers?

a. age
b. lack of moisture
c. frequent changes in weight
d. increase moisture

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d. increase moisture

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12
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A majority of scientists believe that most signs of skin aging under the age of 50.

a. poor nutrition
b. dehydration
c. skin exposure
d. disease

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c. skin exposure

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13
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The sweat glands:

a. help eliminate waste products.
b. protect the skin from injury
c. secrete sebum
d. produce collagen

A

a. help eliminate waste products

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14
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The excretion of sweat is controlled by which body system?

a. digestive system
b. nervous system
c. circulatory system
d. respiratory system

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b. nervous system

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15
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The sebaceous glands are not found int which of the following part of the body?

a. arms
b. abdomen
c. head
d. palms

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b. abdomen

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16
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A hair follicle filled with keratin & sebum is called:

a. comedo
b. acne
c. a wheal
d. a skin tag

A

a. Comedo

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17
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The principal functions of the skin are sensation, heat regulation, excretion, secretion and:

a. support
b. protection
c. rehabilitation
d. security

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b. protection

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18
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Which vitamin supports the overall health of the skin and aids in the health, function and repair of skin cells?

a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin E

A

a. Vitamin A

19
Q

Ideally, the nutrients our bodies need for proper functioning must come primarily form:

a. vitamin supplements
b. vitamin-enhanced skin products
c. the foods we eat.
d. the water we drink

A

c. the foods we eat

20
Q

Based on the recommendation from the Mayo zClinic, men should drink how many cups of water per day?

a. 4
b. 9
c. 16
d. 12

A

d. 12

21
Q

The UV energy of the sun reaches the skin in what two forms?

a. UVA and UVB energy
b. UV1 and UV2 energy
c. UVA & UVD energy
d. UV1 and UV7 energy`

A

a. UVA & UVB energy

22
Q

A specialist who cleanses, beautifies, and preserves the health of the skin and body is:

a. a dermatologist
b. a podiatrist
c. an esthetician
d. a cosmetologist

A

c. an esthetician

23
Q

Sunscreen should have an SPF of:

a. at least 5
b. at least 10
c. at least 15
d. no more than 20

A

c. at least 10

24
Q

Excessive intake of alcohol:

a. overdilates the blood vessels
b. causes the blood vessels to contract
c. causes the blood vessels to collapse.
d. has no effect on the blood vessels.

A

a. overdilates the blood vessels

25
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A ___is a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid or pus.

a. bulla
b. cyst
c. papule
d. pustule

A

b. cyst

26
Q

An abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells varying in size, shape and color is called a:

a. tubercle.
b. vesicle
c. tumor
d. macule

A

c. tumor

27
Q

The itchy bump causes by a mosquito bite is an example of a:

a. wheal
b. vesicle.
c. bulla
d. papule

A

a. wheal

28
Q

A ___ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.

a. crust
b. scale
c. keloid
d. fissure.

A

d. fissure

29
Q

An ulcer is:

a. a collection of blood trapped under the nail.
b. an open lesion on the skin.
c. a light-colored slightly raised mark on the skin.
d. a skin sore produced by scratching.

A

b. an open. lesions the skin

30
Q

Excessive sweating with unknown causes is called:

a. anhidroisis
b. milaria rubra
c. hyperhidrosis
d. bromhidrosis

A

c. hyperhidrosis

31
Q

Which of the following is a disorder in which the skin lacks melanin pigment?

a. Lentigines
b. Chloasma
c. Stain
d. Albinism

A

d. albinism

32
Q

A nevus is a:

a. birthmark
b. freckle
c. pimple
d. liver spot

A

a birthmark

33
Q

Which of the following is a form of skin cancer?

a. Eczema
b. Melanoma
c. Verruca
d. Anhidrosis

A

b. melanoma

34
Q

A ____ is a small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black.

a. mole
b. keratoma
c. Skin tag
d. Squamous cell carcinoma

A

a. mole

35
Q

What does the B in ABCDE cancer checklist stand for?

a. Breadth
b. Bulbous
c. Border irregularity
d. balance

A

c. Border irregularity

36
Q

What is the most common avoidable skin disease for nail technicians?

a. Psoriasis
b. contact dermatitis
c. melanomas
d. carcinomas

A

b. contact dermatitis

36
Q

What is the most common avoidable skin disease for nail technicians?

a. Psoriasis
b. contact dermatitis
c. melanomas
d. carcinomas

A

d. carcinoma

37
Q

In general, it takes____ to a substance before sensitive clients show symptoms of an allergic reaction.

a. a single instance of exposure
b. several exposures
c. 4 to 6 weeks of repeated exposure
d. 4 to 6 months of repeated exposure

A

b. several exposures

38
Q

Which of these terms refers to a greatly increased or exaggerated allergic sensitivity to products?

a. excoriation
b. sensitization
c. Corium
d. Overexposure

A

d. overexposure

39
Q

Which of the following can cause UV gels to cure improperly?

a. applying product thinly
b. dirty lamps in the lamp unit
c. too much time under the light
d. applying product properly

A

b. dirty lamps in the lamp unit

40
Q

Which of the following will not usually cause irritation or allergic reaction with UV gel services?

a. Top gooey layer of UV gel coming into contact with soft tissue
b. the use of oversized brushes
c. mixing product lines
d. Following manufacturer’s instructions

A

c. mixing product lines

41
Q

A chemical released by the blood to enlarge the vessels around an injury is:

a. an allergen
b. a cicatrix
c. a histamine
d. a vesicle

A
42
Q

The damage typically caused by irritant contact dermatitis

a. usually reverses itself after exposure is discontinued
b. is permanent in most cases
c. lessens after exposures discontinued, but never goes away
d. requires the use of strong antibiotics to reverse.

A

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