Cosmetology

Question 2

What is histology?

Answer 2

The study of tissues.

Question 3

Which structures are included in histology?

Answer 3

Skin, hair follicles, and nail structures.

Question 4

True or False: Histology only studies the skin.

Answer 4

False.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Histology is important for understanding ________ in the human body.

Answer 5

tissue organization and function.

Question 6

What type of tissue is the epidermis?

Answer 6

Epithelial tissue.

Question 7

Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles?

Answer 7

The dermis.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue? A) Adipose B) Cartilage C) Neurons D) Bone

Answer 8

C) Neurons.

Question 9

What is the primary function of keratinocytes?

Answer 9

To produce keratin, a protective protein.

Question 10

True or False: Nails are made of living cells.

Answer 10

False.

Question 11

What are the three main types of muscle tissue?

Answer 11

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a layer of skin that provides insulation and cushioning.

Answer 12

subcutaneous layer.

Question 13

Which type of tissue forms the outer layer of the skin?

Answer 13

Epithelial tissue.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: What type of connective tissue stores fat? A) Loose connective tissue B) Dense connective tissue C) Cartilage D) Blood

Answer 14

A) Loose connective tissue.

Question 15

What is the primary role of fibroblasts?

Answer 15

To produce collagen and extracellular matrix.

Question 16

True or False: Hair follicles are embedded in the epidermis.

Answer 16

False.

Question 17

What is the primary function of the dermis?

Answer 17

To provide strength and elasticity to the skin.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The ________ layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves.

Answer 18

dermis.

Question 19

Which cells are responsible for skin pigmentation?

Answer 19

Melanocytes.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for diffusion? A) Stratified squamous B) Simple cuboidal C) Simple squamous D) Transitional

Answer 20

C) Simple squamous.

Question 21

What type of connective tissue is found in the joints?

Answer 21

Cartilage.

Question 22

True or False: The nail matrix is the area where nail growth occurs.

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

What is the term for the study of cells?

Answer 23

Cytology.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the outermost layer of the hair.

Answer 24

cuticle.

Question 25

Which type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?

Answer 25

Tendons.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue? A) Insulation B) Support C) Transportation D) Protection

Answer 26

A) Insulation.

Question 27

What is the role of sebaceous glands?

Answer 27

To produce oil that lubricates the skin and hair.

Question 28

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Answer 28

Epidermis

Question 29

True or False: The dermis contains blood vessels and nerves.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The primary protein found in hair is called ______.

Answer 30

keratin

Question 31

What type of cells produce melanin in the skin?

Answer 31

Melanocytes

Question 32

Which layer of the skin is responsible for thermoregulation?

Answer 32

Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)

Question 33

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? A) Protection B) Sensation C) Blood production D) Thermoregulation

Answer 33

C) Blood production

Question 34

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

Answer 34

To produce sebum (oil) that lubricates the skin and hair

Question 35

True or False: Hair follicles are embedded in the dermis.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What is the term for the process of shedding dead skin cells?

Answer 36

Desquamation

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The part of the nail that is visible above the finger is called the ______.

Answer 37

nail plate

Question 38

What type of connective tissue is found in the dermis?

Answer 38

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 39

Multiple Choice: Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin in response to UV radiation? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B12 C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin D

Answer 39

D) Vitamin D

Question 40

What are the small muscles attached to hair follicles that cause hair to stand on end called?

Answer 40

Arrector pili muscles

Question 41

True or False: Nails grow faster in summer than in winter.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

What is the primary function of the stratum corneum?

Answer 42

To provide a barrier to protect underlying tissues

Question 43

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the area of the nail where new nail growth occurs.

Answer 43

nail matrix

Question 44

Multiple Choice: Which skin condition is characterized by the overproduction of skin cells leading to scaling? A) Eczema B) Psoriasis C) Rosacea D) Acne

Answer 44

B) Psoriasis

Question 45

What is the role of keratinocytes in the skin?

Answer 45

To produce keratin and form a protective barrier

Question 46

True or False: The skin is the largest organ of the human body.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

What is the function of sweat glands?

Answer 47

To regulate body temperature and excrete waste

Question 48

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the layer of skin that contains the majority of skin structures, such as hair follicles and sweat glands.

Answer 48

dermis

Question 49

What type of hair is typically found on the scalp?

Answer 49

Terminal hair

Question 50

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common skin infection caused by bacteria? A) Tinea B) Impetigo C) Eczema D) Psoriasis

Answer 50

B) Impetigo

Question 51

What are the two main types of sweat glands?

Answer 51

Eccrine and apocrine glands

Question 52

True or False: All hair follicles are associated with sebaceous glands.

Answer 52

True