WorksheetsChapter 7: skin structure, growth, and nutrition
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
A physician engaged in the science of treating the skin , its structures , functions , and diseases is known as _____.
a podiatrist
a dermatologist
an oncologist
an endocrinologist
The ______ Is the largest organ in the body.
heart
liver
skin
large intestine
The skin ____ is the thinnest of the body.
on the cheeks
around the eyelids
on the scalp
between the fingers
Which layer of the skin is thinnest ?
the epidermis
the dermis
the subcutaneous
the corium
Which layer of the skin is known as the spiny layer?
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum germinativum
The _____ has special column-shaped cells that produce melanocytes.
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum germinativum
The dermis is the underlying or inner layer of the skin , which is also called the derma , corium , or ______.
lucidum
stratus
cutis
medulla
The subcutaneous tissue is a fatty layer found below the dermis , which is also called _________ tissue .
derma
adipose
corium
cutis
What are the two layers of the dermis?
papillary and reticular
superficial and papillary
reticular and deeper
tactile and superficial
Lymph , The clear fluids of the body that resemble blood plasma but contains only water and other ____, bathe the skin cells, remove the toxins , and have immune functions.
red blood cells
platelets
white blood cells
colorless substances
Sensory nerve fibers react to heat , cold , pressure , and _____.
vibration
noise
pain
sleep
The color of the skin depends primarily on ______.
melanin
phenol
keloids
sebum
Eumelanin is ________ In color .
red to yellow
yellow to orange
brown to black
blue to brown
Daily use of a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least ________ is recommended .
50
45
8
15
Collagen fibers are interwoven with ________ a protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue .
elastin
sebum
wheal
melanocytes
The sudoriferous glands are also known as __________ glands.
sebaceous
sweat
oil
lymph
Normally , 1 to 2 ________ of liquids containing salts are eliminated daily through sweat pores in the skin .
ounces
quarts
pints
liters
Sebaceous glands are not found on which part of the body ?
face
scalp
forearms
palms
A comedo is a hair follicle filled with _____.
pus and lymph
keratin and lymph
keratin and sebum
pus and sebum
An excellent moisturizer and lubricant that replenishes skin lipids while softening and smoothing is known as ______.
squalene
glycerin
lanolin
allantoin
Sebum is secreted by the ______ glands and lubricates the skin keeping it soft and pliable.
sudoriferous
sebaceous
secretory
pituitary
Water composes approximately __________ of body weight.
40%
50%
60%
70%
The amount of water needed by an individual varies , depending on __________ and the level of daily physical activity .
age
body height
overall health
body weight
It is recommended that men in general should drink _______ cups of water daily .
8
10
11
12
Which of the following has the greatest negative impact on how our skin ages?
health habits
sun exposure
general lifestyle
disease
_________ energy contributes to the body's synthesis of vitamin D and other important minerals .
UVB
solar
UVA
artificial
UVA energy is deeper penetrating than ________ and causes the skin to tan by affecting the skin pigment .
invisible light
solar light
visible light
artificial light
For the best protection when UV exposure is the highest an individual should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours, which usually occurs between ______.
8am and 10am
10am and 3pm
3pm and 4pm
4pm and 5pm
A protein similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue is known as _____.
keratin
melanin
eumelanin
elastin
Which of the following people are most susceptible to sun damage?
redheads and brunettes
redheads and blue-eyed blones
blue-eyed and brown-eyed brunettes
blue-eyed and green-eyed brunettes
Changes in the size, shape, or coloration of a mole are cause ________.
to have it removed
to monitor it closely
to apply moisturizer
to see a physician
Inhaling nicotine in tobacco causes the _______ and weakening of blood vessels that supply blood to the skin tissues .
dilation
thickening
contraction
expansion
A condition caused by heavy or excessive intake of alcohol , tobacco use , sun exposure , or other environmental factors is known as _______.
telangiectasias
eczema
rosacea
acene
Which type of lesions are nail technicians concerned with ?
primary and tertiary
tertiary and secondary
primary and secondary
primary, secondary, and tertiary
A _________ is a large blister containing a watery fluid .
cyst
bulla
papule
macule
A spot or discoloration on the skin , such as a freckle , is known as ______.
cyst
vesicle
tumor
macule
An inflamed pimple containing pus is called a ______.
pustule
tubercle
vesicle
cyst
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is called ______.
a scale
a crust
a keloid
an excoriation
A collection of blood trapped underneath the nail is called _____.
a hematoma
a cicatrix
an ulcer
a fissure
Which of the following terms refers to a deficiency in perspiration ?
miliaria rubra
anhidrosis
hyperhidrosis
brohidrosis
What is the least severe and most common type of skin cancer?
basal cell carcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
malignant melanoma
benign melanoma
Prolonged or repeated contact with many _______ will strip away skin oils , leaving the skin dry or damaged.
solutions
creams
solvents
antiseptics
To avoid allergies when working with monomer liquids or UV gels , you should never ________ your own product blends .
use
touch
smooth
mix
The ________ prevents absorption of a very large majority of what comes in contact with the surface of the skin , including cosmetic ingredients .
dermis
epidermis
sweat glands
cutis
A substance that is needed for proper repair of the skin and various tissues , which also speeds up the healing processes of the body , is _______.
vitamin c
vitamin a
vitamin d
vitamin e
