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Miss Kat Capone Milady Standard Barbering: Separate Chapters by Kat Armendariz > Chapter 9 > Flashcards

Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
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On what part of the body is the skin the thinnest?

A) shoulders
B) eyelids
C) scalp
D) hands

A

B) eyelids

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Which of the following is the outer layer of the epidermis?

A)stratum granulosum
B) stratum spinosum
C) stratum corneum
D) stratum lucidum

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C) stratum corneum

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The epidermis contains no _____________, but has many small nerve endings.

A) melanin
B) keratin
C) fibrous protein
D) blood vessels

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D) blood vessels

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What epidermis layer is responsible for the growth of the epidermis?

A) stratum germinativum
B) stratum corneum
C) stratum granulosum
D) stratum spinosum

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A) stratum germinativum

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Subcutaneous tissue, also known as ______________ tissue, is a layer of fatty tissue found below the dermis.

A) elastic
B) fibrous
C) adipose
D) connective

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C) adipose

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What substance lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair?

A) collagen
B) melanin
C) elastin
D) sebum

A

D) sebum

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Q

Which nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to control muscle movements?

A) secretory
B) sensory
C) motor
D) receptor

A

C) motor

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What layer of the dermis contains the lymph glands?

A) reticular
B) nasal cells
C) granular
D) papillary

A

A) reticular

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9
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____________ supply nourishment to the skin in the form of protein, carbohydrates, and fat.

A) sebum and lymph
B) blood and lymph
C) water and oxygen
D) blood and water

A

B) blood and lymph

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What can occur to the skin when collagen fibers become weakened?

A) wrinkles and sagging of the skin
B) skin tags
C) fatty tissue
D) goosebumps

A

A) wrinkles and sagging of the skin

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The color of the skin, whether fairy or dark, depends on genetics and ________________.

A) sebum
B) keratin
C) melanin
D) collagen

A

C) melanin

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One of the most prominent characteristics of aged skin is its _________________.

A) formation of blackheads
B) oiliness
C) loss of color
D) loss of elasticity

A

D) loss of elasticity

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What body system controls the activity of sweat glands, which regulate body temperature and help to eliminate waste products from the body?

A) circulatory
B) nervous
C) endocrine
D) lymphatic/immune

A

B) nervous

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The outermost layer of the epidermis is covered with a thin layer of sebum, which makes skin _______________.

A) waterproof
B) taut
C) absorbent
D) sensitive

A

A) waterproof

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What is sebum secretion affected by?

A) injury
B) pathogens
C) heat
D) hormones

A

D) hormones

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How much do humans perspire daily?

A) 1 gallon
B) 1 to 2 cups
C) 1 to 2 pints
D) 1 to 2 quarts

A

C) 1 to 2 pints

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________________ is a function of the skin that protects the body from the environment.

A) secretion
B) heat regulation
C) absorption
D) excretion

A

B) heat regulation

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18
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The skin protects the body from injury and __________________.

A) pain
B) pressure
C) pathogens
D) emotional stress

A

C) pathogens

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A _______________ is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis.

A) tumor
B) nodule
C) macule
D) vesicle

A

D) vesicle

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An example of a bulla is ______________.

A) impetigo
B) severe acne
C) lipoma
D) a liver spot

A

A) impetigo

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21
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Which of the following primary lesions requires a medical referral?

A) macule
B) cyst
C) papule
D) pustule

A

B) cyst

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A wheal can be caused by _______________.

A) acne
B) poison ivy
C) a mosquito bite
D) second-degree burns

A

C) a mosquito bite

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An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is a ______________.

A) tumor
B) cyst
C) bulla
D) nodule

A

A) tumor

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Severely cracked or chapped hands or lips is considered a(n) _____________.

A) ulcer
B) crust
C) fissure
D) keloid

A

C) fissure

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25
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An excoriation could be caused by ________________.

A) chicken pox
B) psoriasis
C) a post-operative repair
D) nail biting

A

D) nail-biting

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Which of the following is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue?

A) excoriation
B) keloid
C) cicatrix
D) crust

A

B) keloid

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27
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What type of lesions are characterized by an accumulation of material on the skin surface or by depressions in the skin surface?

A) secondary
B) minor
C) primary
D) major

A

A) secondary

28
Q

Psoriasis is characterized by a(n) ________________.

A) accumulation of sebum and pus
B) thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes
C) crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
D) open lesions on the skin or mucous membrane

A

B) thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes

29
Q

Which of the following is a recurring viral infection that produces fever blisters or cold sores characterized by a single vesicle or group of vesicles with red, swollen bases?

A) psoriasis
B) eczema
C) herpes simplex 1
D) ivy dermatitis

A

C) herpes simplex 1

30
Q

_____________ occurs when irritating substances, such as chemicals or tints, temporarily damage the epidermis.

A) irritant contact dermatitis
B) ivy dermatitis
C) eczema
D) dermatitis

A

A) irritant contact dermatitis

31
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Which of the following conditions may spread to other parts of the body by contact with contaminated hands, clothing, or objects?

A) irritant contact dermatitis
B) ivy dermatitis
C) eczema
D) dermatitis

A

B) ivy dermatitis

32
Q

________________ usually occurs on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, or lower back, but rarely on the face.

A) eczema
B) herpes simplex 1
C) herpes simplex 2
D) psoriasis

A

D) psoriasis

33
Q

Dermatitis lesions May appear in various forms, such as ________________.

A) wheals
B) fissures
C) vesicles
D) nodules

A

C) vesicles

34
Q

Excessive oiliness on the skin or scalp may indicate the presence of _________________.

A) milia
B) telangiectasis
C) rosacea
D) seborrhea

A

D) seborrhea

35
Q

Which of the following disorders of the sebaceous gland is commonly associated with newborn babies?

A) seborrhea
B) milia
C) open comedo
D) Whitehead

A

B) milia

36
Q

What disorder of the sudoriferous glands can be life-threatening and requires medical attention?

A) anhidrosis
B) bromhidrosis
C) hyperhidrosis
D) miliaria rubra

A

A) anhidrosis

37
Q

______________results in foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or in the feet.

A) hyperhidrosis
B) miliaria rubra
C) bromhidrosis
D) anhidrosis

A

C) bromhidrosis

38
Q

What disorder of the sudoriferous glands is caused by exposure to excessive heat and usually clears in a short time without treatment?

A) bromhidrosis
B) hyperhidrosis
C) anhidrosis
D) miliaria rubra

A

D) miliaria rubra

39
Q

What is the technical term for freckles?

A) vintiligo
B) lentigines
C) leukoderma
D) hypo pigmentation

A

B) lentigines

40
Q

An absence of melanin pigment in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes, is known as _______________.

A) albinism
B) leukoderma
C) hyperpigmentation
D) chloasma

A

A) Albinism

41
Q

Which of the following changes in the pigmentation of the skin is commonly referred to as liver spots in older adults?

A) chloasma
B) leukoderma
C) lentigines
D) Nevis

A

C) lentigines

42
Q

________________is caused by a burn, scar, inflammation, or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells?

A) lentigines
B) vitiligo
C) albinism
D) leukoderma

A

D) leukoderma

43
Q

Skin with vitiligo must be ________________.

A) protected from overexposure to the sun
B) exposed to sunlight and air
C) exfoliated or treated by a dermatologist
D) treated with antibiotics

A

A) protected from overexposure to the sun

44
Q

Which of the following is also known as a birthmark?

A) stain
B) Nevus
C) chloasma
D) vitiligo

A

B) nevus

45
Q

A callus is a ______________ that is caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin.

A) chloasma
B) verruca
C) keratoma
D) leukoderma

A

C) keratoma

46
Q

Any change in a mole requires _______________.

A) removal
B) exfoliation
C) protection from overexposure of the sun
D) medical attention

A

D) medical attention

47
Q

Which of the following is caused by a virus and is infectious?

A) mole
B) wart
C) skin tag
D) keratoma

A

B) wart

48
Q

______________ can spread from one location to to another, particularly along a scratch in the skin.

A) verruca
B) vitiligo
C) leukoderma
D) hypopigmentation

A

A) verruca

49
Q

If the thickening of a callus grows inward it’s called a ____________.

A) verruca
B) wart
C) corn
D) blemish

A

C) corn

50
Q

Where do skin tags most frequently occur?

A) face
B) neck and chest
C) hands and feet
D) scalp

A

B) neck and chest

51
Q

The most common and least severe skin cancer is ____________.

A) basal cell carcinoma
B) basal cell melanoma
C) squamous cell carcinoma
D) malignant melanoma

A

A) basal cell carcinoma

52
Q

What type of skin cancer is characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised?

A) squamous cell melanoma
B) basal cell carcinoma
C) malignant melanoma
D) squamous cell carcinoma

A

C) malignant melanoma

53
Q

The American Cancer Society recommends using the ABCDE cancer checklist to help make potential skin cancer easier to recognize. What does the “D” stand for in this acronym?

A) diagnosis
B) duration
C) distance
D) diameter

A

D) diameter

54
Q

What vitamin is important to skin and tissue repair?

A) d
B) c
C) a
D) e

A

B) C

55
Q

Vitamin E _____________.

A) promotes healthy and rapid healing of the skin
B) supports the overall health of the skin
C) helps to fight against the harmful effects of the sun
D) is important to skin and tissue repair

A

C) helps fight against the suns rays

56
Q 
The American Cancer Society recommends using the ABCDE checklist to help make potential skin cancer easier to diagnose. What does the “C” stand for in this acronym?
A) character
B) color
C) cause
D) consistency
A

B) color

57
Q

Basal cell carcinoma has what percentage of a survival rate with early diagnosis and treatment?

A) 90%
B) 62%
C) 94%
D) 100%

A

A) 90%

58
Q

Which of the following skin cancers is the least common of the cancers, but is 100 percent fatal if left untreated?

A) squamous cell melanoma
B) squamous cell carcinoma
C) basal cell carcinoma
D) malignant melanoma

A

D) malignant melanoma

59
Q

Early detection and treatment of malignant melanoma can result in a 94 percent 5-year survival rate, which drops drastically, to 62 percent, once it reaches the _____________.

A) lymph nodes
B) scalp
C) mucous membranes
D) fibrous tissue

A

A) lymph nodes

60
Q 
Using sunscreen with an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ when in the sun is necessary to protect the skin.
A) SPF 15
B) SPF 30
C) SPF 80
D) SPF 100
A

B) SPF 30

61
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and protection are the major factors involved in maintaining the skin's overall health and appearance.
A) seeing a dermatologist
B) medical treatment
C) diet
D) diagnosis
A

C) diet

62
Q

Which of the following is a small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish-black?

A) mole
B) wart
C) skin tag
D) verruca

A

A) mole

63
Q 
The change in pigmentation of the skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light is a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) nevus
B) stain
C) leukoderma
D) tan
A

D) tan

64
Q

Characteristics of _________ include eyes that are pink, and skin that is sensitive to light and ages early.

A) lentigines
B) albinism
C) hyperpigmentation
D) vitiligo

A

B) albinism

65
Q

Which of the following are irregularly shapes dark spots, sometimes found on the scalp and ears and often first detected by a barber?

A) melanomas
B) sebaceous cysts
C) milias
D) open comedos

A

A) melanomas

66
Q

Sores that do not heal or unexpected skin bleeding may be symptoms of _____________.

A) disorders of the sudoriferous glands
B) hypertrophies
C) skin cancer
D) dyschromias

A

C) skin cancer

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