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Chapter 7: skin structure, growth, and nutrition

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

A physician engaged in the science of treating the skin , its structures , functions , and diseases is known as _____.

a)

a podiatrist

b)

a dermatologist

c)

an oncologist

d)

an endocrinologist

2.

The ______ Is the largest organ in the body.

a)

heart

b)

liver

c)

skin

d)

large intestine

3.

The skin ____ is the thinnest of the body.

a)

on the cheeks

b)

around the eyelids

c)

on the scalp

d)

between the fingers

4.

Which layer of the skin is thinnest ?

a)

the epidermis

b)

the dermis

c)

the subcutaneous

d)

the corium

5.

Which layer of the skin is known as the spiny layer?

a)

stratum lucidum

b)

stratum granulosum

c)

stratum spinosum

d)

stratum germinativum

6.

The _____ has special column-shaped cells that produce melanocytes.

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum granulosum

d)

stratum germinativum

7.

The dermis is the underlying or inner layer of the skin , which is also called the derma , corium , or ______.

a)

lucidum

b)

stratus

c)

cutis

d)

medulla

8.

The subcutaneous tissue is a fatty layer found below the dermis , which is also called _________ tissue .

a)

derma

b)

adipose

c)

corium

d)

cutis

9.

What are the two layers of the dermis?

a)

papillary and reticular

b)

superficial and papillary

c)

reticular and deeper

d)

tactile and superficial

10.

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.

a)

red blood cells

b)

platelets

c)

white blood cells

d)

colorless substances

11.

Sensory nerve fibers react to heat , cold , pressure , and _____.

a)

vibration

b)

noise

c)

pain

d)

sleep

12.

The color of the skin depends primarily on ______.

a)

melanin

b)

phenol

c)

keloids

d)

sebum

13.

Eumelanin is ________ In color .

a)

red to yellow

b)

yellow to orange

c)

brown to black

d)

blue to brown

14.

Daily use of a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least ________ is recommended .

a)

50

b)

45

c)

8

d)

15

15.

Collagen fibers are interwoven with ________ a protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue .

a)

elastin

b)

sebum

c)

wheal

d)

melanocytes

16.

The sudoriferous glands are also known as __________ glands.

a)

sebaceous

b)

sweat

c)

oil

d)

lymph

17.

Normally , 1 to 2 ________ of liquids containing salts are eliminated daily through sweat pores in the skin .

a)

ounces

b)

quarts

c)

pints

d)

liters

18.

Sebaceous glands are not found on which part of the body ?

a)

face

b)

scalp

c)

forearms

d)

palms

19.

A comedo is a hair follicle filled with _____.

a)

pus and lymph

b)

keratin and lymph

c)

keratin and sebum

d)

pus and sebum

20.

An excellent moisturizer and lubricant that replenishes skin lipids while softening and smoothing is known as ______.

a)

squalene

b)

glycerin

c)

lanolin

d)

allantoin

21.

Sebum is secreted by the ______ glands and lubricates the skin keeping it soft and pliable.

a)

sudoriferous

b)

sebaceous

c)

secretory

d)

pituitary

22.

Water composes approximately __________ of body weight.

a)

40%

b)

50%

c)

60%

d)

70%

23.

The amount of water needed by an individual varies , depending on __________ and the level of daily physical activity .

a)

age

b)

body height

c)

overall health

d)

body weight

24.

It is recommended that men in general should drink _______ cups of water daily .

a)

8

b)

10

c)

11

d)

12

25.

Which of the following has the greatest negative impact on how our skin ages?

a)

health habits

b)

sun exposure

c)

general lifestyle

d)

disease

26.

_________ energy contributes to the body's synthesis of vitamin D and other important minerals .

a)

UVB

b)

solar

c)

UVA

d)

artificial

27.

UVA energy is deeper penetrating than ________ and causes the skin to tan by affecting the skin pigment .

a)

invisible light

b)

solar light

c)

visible light

d)

artificial light

28.

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 ______.

a)

8am and 10am

b)

10am and 3pm

c)

3pm and 4pm

d)

4pm and 5pm

29.

A protein similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue is known as _____.

a)

keratin

b)

melanin

c)

eumelanin

d)

elastin

30.

Which of the following people are most susceptible to sun damage?

a)

redheads and brunettes

b)

redheads and blue-eyed blones

c)

blue-eyed and brown-eyed brunettes

d)

blue-eyed and green-eyed brunettes

31.

Changes in the size, shape, or coloration of a mole are cause ________.

a)

to have it removed

b)

to monitor it closely

c)

to apply moisturizer

d)

to see a physician

32.

Inhaling nicotine in tobacco causes the _______ and weakening of blood vessels that supply blood to the skin tissues .

a)

dilation

b)

thickening

c)

contraction

d)

expansion

33.

A condition caused by heavy or excessive intake of alcohol , tobacco use , sun exposure , or other environmental factors is known as _______.

a)

telangiectasias

b)

eczema

c)

rosacea

d)

acene

34.

Which type of lesions are nail technicians concerned with ?

a)

primary and tertiary

b)

tertiary and secondary

c)

primary and secondary

d)

primary, secondary, and tertiary

35.

A _________ is a large blister containing a watery fluid .

a)

cyst

b)

bulla

c)

papule

d)

macule

36.

A spot or discoloration on the skin , such as a freckle , is known as ______.

a)

cyst

b)

vesicle

c)

tumor

d)

macule

37.

An inflamed pimple containing pus is called a ______.

a)

pustule

b)

tubercle

c)

vesicle

d)

cyst

38.

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is called ______.

a)

a scale

b)

a crust

c)

a keloid

d)

an excoriation

39.

A collection of blood trapped underneath the nail is called _____.

a)

a hematoma

b)

a cicatrix

c)

an ulcer

d)

a fissure

40.

Which of the following terms refers to a deficiency in perspiration ?

a)

miliaria rubra

b)

anhidrosis

c)

hyperhidrosis

d)

brohidrosis

41.

What is the least severe and most common type of skin cancer?

a)

basal cell carcinoma

b)

squamous cell carcinoma

c)

malignant melanoma

d)

benign melanoma

42.

Prolonged or repeated contact with many _______ will strip away skin oils , leaving the skin dry or damaged.

a)

solutions

b)

creams

c)

solvents

d)

antiseptics

43.

To avoid allergies when working with monomer liquids or UV gels , you should never ________ your own product blends .

a)

use

b)

touch

c)

smooth

d)

mix

44.

The ________ prevents absorption of a very large majority of what comes in contact with the surface of the skin , including cosmetic ingredients .

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

sweat glands

d)

cutis

45.

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 _______.

a)

vitamin c

b)

vitamin a

c)

vitamin d

d)

vitamin e