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Chapter 15 The Study Of Skin "PART ONE" 1-40 online test. Flashcards

1
Q

The outer protective layer of the skin is called:

p. 602

A

Epidermis

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2
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Where does mitosis (cell division) or replacement of the skin take place?

p. 602

A

stratum germinativum

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3
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Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels?

p. 602

A

Epidermis

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4
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The stratum germinativum and what other layer of the skin contain melanin?

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A

Stratum spinosum

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5
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The deterioration of collagen and elastin fibers during the aging process causes:

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A

wrinkles

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6
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Sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve endings, blood vessels, arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found in the:

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A

dermis

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7
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The stratum corneum is composed of:

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keratin cells

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8
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What is a major function of the sudoriferous gland?

p. 604

A

help to regulate body temperature

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The sebaceous gland produces:

p. 604

A

sebum (oil)

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What is the function of sebum?

p. 604

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mix with sweat to form the acid mantle

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11
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The excretion of sweat from the skin is controlled by the:

p. 604

A

nervous system

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12
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What is one function of the acid mantle?

p. 604

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prevent skin from drying and chapping

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13
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Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and respond to:

p. 605

A

Pain

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Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and respond to:

p. 605

A

subcutaneous layer

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15
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What tans the skin to help protect it from harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun?

p. 606

A

melanin

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16
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The most common skin type is:

p. 607

A

combination

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17
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An allergic reaction to cosmetics or chemicals that cosmetologists may be susceptible to is called:

p. 608

A

dermatitis venenata

18
Q

What is the technical term for the study of diseases?

p. 608

A

pathology

19
Q

How should a cosmetologist react if the client has a skin disease?

p. 608

A

refer client to a physician

20
Q

The term used to identify conditions that are brief and severe is:

p. 608

A

acute

21
Q

Herpes simplex is the technical term for:

p. 609

A

fever blisters

22
Q

An example of a subjective symptom would be:

p. 609

A

itching

23
Q

Vesicles can be produced by which of the following conditions?

p. 609

A

poison ivy

24
Q

What is the technical name for the study of skin, including its structure, functions, diseases and treatment?

p. 601

A

Dermatology

25
Q

Vesicles can be produced by which of the following conditions?

A

poison ivy

26
Q

An example of a subjective symptom would be:

A

itching

27
Q

An example of a subjective symptom would be:

A

itching

28
Q

What may happen to the skin if an area is subject to pressure or friction?

A

it may become callused

29
Q

Verruca is a name given to a variety of:

A

warts

30
Q

What is the technical name for liver spots?

A

chloasma

31
Q

What is another name for a stain on the skin caused by the dilation of the small blood vessels in the skin, also known as a birthmark?

A

naevus

32
Q

What is the technical term for a decrease in activity of melanocytes?

A

leukoderma

33
Q

Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with:

A

a mole

34
Q

Where does a steatoma most often appear?

A

on the scalp, neck and back

35
Q

What is the disorder called that is an over-production of perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness?

A

hyperhidrosis

36
Q

What is the professional action to take when a client with rosacea requests a facial service?

A

proceed with the service with approval of the client’s physician

37
Q

Accumulations of hardened sebum beneath the skin are called whiteheads or:

A

milia

38
Q

Acne can be found in two stages, acne simplex and:

A

acne vulgaris

39
Q

What is a condition called that is characterized by dry, scaly skin with reduced production of sebum?

A

asteatosis

40
Q

Which disorder is caused by excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands?

A

seborrhea

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