WorksheetsSkin Structure & Growth
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 30mins
A physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the hair, skin and nails
esthetician
cosmetologist
dermatologist
oncologist
The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin - its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment is called
(a)
What is the largest organ of the body?
(a)
These are appendages of the skin:
hair and nails
calluses
sudoriferous glands & sebaceous glands
veins
The skin is composed of two main divisions:
the epidermis
subcutaneous
the dermis
anatomy
The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin that contains no blood vessels, but has many small nerve endings:
dermis
stratum reticular
epidermis
corium
How many layers make up the epidermis?
2
3
4
5
The outermost layer of the skin - it is constantly being shed and replaced
stratum lucidum
the stratum corneum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
What is the clear, transparent layer under the stratum corneum? It is thickest on the palms and soles.
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum germinativum
stratum spinosum
The deepest layer of the epidermis is the
stratum corneum
stratum granulosum
stratum germinativum
papillary stratum
This layer of the skin is 5 times thicker than the epidermis.
connective tissue
subcutis
subcutaneous
dermis
Dermis is also known as:
derma
true skin
cutis
corium
Small involuntary muscles located in the base of the hair follicles that cause goose bumps:
dermal papillae
tactile corpuscles
epidermal-dermal junction
arrector pili muscles
This layer of the dermis has fat cells, blood vessels, lymph vessels, sebaceous glands, sudoriferous glands, hair follicles, arrector pili muscles, nerve endings:
subcutaneous tissue
reticular
stratum germinativum
elastin
This tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body
adipose
blood & lymph
dermal papillae
melanin
These are distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to hair follicles:
secretory nerve fibers
motor nerve fibers
sensory nerve fibers
melanin nerve fibers
These react to heat, cold, touch, pressure and pain:
secretory nerve fibers
motor nerve fibers
sensory nerve fibers
flexible nerve fibers
Nerve endings are most abundant here
(a)
What are the tiny grains of pigment that are produced by melanocytes?
pheo fibers
secretory nerve fibers
melanin
stratum germinativum
This type of melanin is red to yellow in color
melanocytes
eumelanin
pheomelanin
(a) means that the sunscreen has been shown to protect against both UVA and UVB radiation from the sun.
The skin gets its strength and flexibility from _________________ and _____________________ They make up 70% of the dermis.
(a)
Wrinkles and sagging are caused by these fibers losing their strength
(a)
Most scientists believe that skin aging is caused by (a) - exposure over a lifetime.
Sebaceous glands
(a)
Sudoriferous glands
(a)
The excretion of sweat is controlled by this system:
circulatory
integumentary
skeletal
nervous
What is the fatty or oily substance that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair?
sebum
bacteria
pus
sweat
Blackhead
(a)
Whitehead
(a)
What is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands?
acne
papule
closed comedo
open comedo
What is the technical name for acne bacteria?
papule
pustule
propionibacterium
streptococci
What is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus?
pustule
propionibacterium
acne vulgaris
comedone
Please select the functions of the skin. Check all that apply
protections, sensation and heat regulation
adrenaline
hydration
excretion, secretion and absorption
Even mild (a) will slow the metabolism of the body by as much as 3%.
What makes up 50-70% of the body's weight and is necessary for every function of the cells and body?
carbohydrates
proteins
minerals
water
The USDA developed a program called MyPlate. It includes the following; Grains, dairy, (a) , proteins and fruits.
What are the water soluble vitamins?
(a)
Vitmamins A, D, _____ and K are fat-soluble vitamins. they can be stored in the body.
B
C
E
This vitamin supports the overall health of the skin and aids in the health, function and repair of skin cells.
A
B
C
D
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
B
C
D
This vitamin helps the body to properly use and absorb calcium.
(a)
