Skin Structure Growth & Nutrition

Question 1

Healthy Skin is:

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

Answer 1

c. Ideally fine-grained

Question 2

What is the outermost layer of the skin?

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

Answer 2

a. epidermis

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

b. Stratum Lucidum

Question 4

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

Answer 4

a. Melanin

Question 5

Goose bumps are caused by the:

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

Answer 5

d. arrestor pili muscle

Question 6

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

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

Answer 6

d. papillae

Question 7

Blood supplies ___ to the skin.

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

Answer 7

a. nutrient & Oxygen

Question 8

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

Answer 8

a. sensory nerve fibers

Question 9

Nerve endings are most abundant in the:

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

Answer 9

c. finger tips

Question 10

People who have dark-colored skin mostly produce.

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

Answer 10

b. eumelanin

Question 11

Which of the following doe not weaken collagen fibers?

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

Answer 11

d. increase moisture

Question 12

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

Answer 12

c. skin exposure

Question 13

The sweat glands:

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

Answer 13

a. help eliminate waste products

Question 14

The excretion of sweat is controlled by which body system?

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

Answer 14

b. nervous system

Question 15

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

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

Answer 15

b. abdomen

Question 16

A hair follicle filled with keratin & sebum is called:

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

Answer 16

a. Comedo

Question 17

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

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

Answer 17

b. protection

Question 18

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

Answer 18

a. Vitamin A

Question 19

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

Answer 19

c. the foods we eat

Question 20

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

Answer 20

d. 12

Question 21

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`

Answer 21

a. UVA & UVB energy

Question 22

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

Answer 22

c. an esthetician

Question 23

Sunscreen should have an SPF of:

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

Answer 23

c. at least 10

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

a. overdilates the blood vessels

Question 25

A ___is a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid or pus. a. bulla b. cyst c. papule d. pustule

Answer 25

b. cyst

Question 26

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

Answer 26

c. tumor

Question 27

The itchy bump causes by a mosquito bite is an example of a: a. wheal b. vesicle. c. bulla d. papule

Answer 27

a. wheal

Question 28

A ___ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis. a. crust b. scale c. keloid d. fissure.

Answer 28

d. fissure

Question 29

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.

Answer 29

b. an open. lesions the skin

Question 30

Excessive sweating with unknown causes is called: a. anhidroisis b. milaria rubra c. hyperhidrosis d. bromhidrosis

Answer 30

c. hyperhidrosis

Question 31

Which of the following is a disorder in which the skin lacks melanin pigment? a. Lentigines b. Chloasma c. Stain d. Albinism

Answer 31

d. albinism

Question 32

A nevus is a: a. birthmark b. freckle c. pimple d. liver spot

Answer 32

a birthmark

Question 33

Which of the following is a form of skin cancer? a. Eczema b. Melanoma c. Verruca d. Anhidrosis

Answer 33

b. melanoma

Question 34

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

Answer 34

a. mole

Question 35

What does the B in ABCDE cancer checklist stand for? a. Breadth b. Bulbous c. Border irregularity d. balance

Answer 35

c. Border irregularity

Question 36

What is the most common avoidable skin disease for nail technicians? a. Psoriasis b. contact dermatitis c. melanomas d. carcinomas

Answer 36

b. contact dermatitis

Question 36

What is the most common avoidable skin disease for nail technicians? a. Psoriasis b. contact dermatitis c. melanomas d. carcinomas

Answer 36

d. carcinoma

Question 37

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

Answer 37

b. several exposures

Question 38

Which of these terms refers to a greatly increased or exaggerated allergic sensitivity to products? a. excoriation b. sensitization c. Corium d. Overexposure

Answer 38

d. overexposure

Question 39

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

Answer 39

b. dirty lamps in the lamp unit

Question 40

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

Answer 40

c. mixing product lines

Question 41

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

Question 42

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.