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Skin Structure & Growth

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the hair, skin and nails

a)

esthetician

b)

cosmetologist

c)

dermatologist

d)

oncologist

2.

The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin - its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment is called

(a)  

3.

What is the largest organ of the body?

(a)  

4.

These are appendages of the skin:

a)

hair and nails

b)

calluses

c)

sudoriferous glands & sebaceous glands

d)

veins

5.

The skin is composed of two main divisions:

a)

the epidermis

b)

subcutaneous

c)

the dermis

d)

anatomy

6.

The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin that contains no blood vessels, but has many small nerve endings:

a)

dermis

b)

stratum reticular

c)

epidermis

d)

corium

7.

How many layers make up the epidermis?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

8.

The outermost layer of the skin - it is constantly being shed and replaced

a)

stratum lucidum

b)

the stratum corneum

c)

stratum granulosum

d)

stratum spinosum

9.

What is the clear, transparent layer under the stratum corneum? It is thickest on the palms and soles.

a)

stratum lucidum

b)

stratum granulosum

c)

stratum germinativum

d)

stratum spinosum

10.

The deepest layer of the epidermis is the

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum granulosum

c)

stratum germinativum

d)

papillary stratum

11.

This layer of the skin is 5 times thicker than the epidermis.

a)

connective tissue

b)

subcutis

c)

subcutaneous

d)

dermis

12.

Dermis is also known as:

a)

derma

b)

true skin

c)

cutis

d)

corium

13.

Small involuntary muscles located in the base of the hair follicles that cause goose bumps:

a)

dermal papillae

b)

tactile corpuscles

c)

epidermal-dermal junction

d)

arrector pili muscles

14.

This layer of the dermis has fat cells, blood vessels, lymph vessels, sebaceous glands, sudoriferous glands, hair follicles, arrector pili muscles, nerve endings:

a)

subcutaneous tissue

b)

reticular

c)

stratum germinativum

d)

elastin

15.

This tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body

a)

adipose

b)

blood & lymph

c)

dermal papillae

d)

melanin

16.

These are distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to hair follicles:

a)

secretory nerve fibers

b)

motor nerve fibers

c)

sensory nerve fibers

d)

melanin nerve fibers

17.

These react to heat, cold, touch, pressure and pain:

a)

secretory nerve fibers

b)

motor nerve fibers

c)

sensory nerve fibers

d)

flexible nerve fibers

18.

Nerve endings are most abundant here

(a)  

19.

What are the tiny grains of pigment that are produced by melanocytes?

a)

pheo fibers

b)

secretory nerve fibers

c)

melanin

d)

stratum germinativum

20.

This type of melanin is red to yellow in color

a)

melanocytes

b)

eumelanin

c)

pheomelanin

21.

(a)   means that the sunscreen has been shown to protect against both UVA and UVB radiation from the sun.

22.

The skin gets its strength and flexibility from _________________ and _____________________ They make up 70% of the dermis.

(a)  

23.

Wrinkles and sagging are caused by these fibers losing their strength

(a)  

24.

Most scientists believe that skin aging is caused by (a)   - exposure over a lifetime.

25.

Sebaceous glands

(a)  

26.

Sudoriferous glands

(a)  

27.

The excretion of sweat is controlled by this system:

a)

circulatory

b)

integumentary

c)

skeletal

d)

nervous

28.

What is the fatty or oily substance that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair?

a)

sebum

b)

bacteria

c)

pus

d)

sweat

29.

Blackhead

(a)  

30.

Whitehead

(a)  

31.

What is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands?

a)

acne

b)

papule

c)

closed comedo

d)

open comedo

32.

What is the technical name for acne bacteria?

a)

papule

b)

pustule

c)

propionibacterium

d)

streptococci

33.

What is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus?

a)

pustule

b)

propionibacterium

c)

acne vulgaris

d)

comedone

34.

Please select the functions of the skin. Check all that apply

a)

protections, sensation and heat regulation

b)

adrenaline

c)

hydration

d)

excretion, secretion and absorption

35.

Even mild (a)   will slow the metabolism of the body by as much as 3%.

36.

What makes up 50-70% of the body's weight and is necessary for every function of the cells and body?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

minerals

d)

water

37.

The USDA developed a program called MyPlate. It includes the following; Grains, dairy, (a)   , proteins and fruits.

38.

What are the water soluble vitamins?

(a)  

39.

Vitmamins A, D, _____ and K are fat-soluble vitamins. they can be stored in the body.

a)

B

b)

C

c)

E

40.

This vitamin supports the overall health of the skin and aids in the health, function and repair of skin cells.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

41.

This vitamin is needed for the proper repair of skin tissues. It also helps fight the aging process. It helps promote the production of collagen and elastin.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

42.

This vitamin helps the body to properly use and absorb calcium.

(a)