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Histology of skin
Histology of the skin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The study of the skin and its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment is known as: A.trichology B.dermatology C.etiology D.pathology | B.dermatology |
| A specialist in the cleansing, preservation of health, and beautification of the skin and body is a/an: A.pathologist B.trichologist C.esthetician D.dermatologist | C.esthetician |
| Healthy skin is: A.slightly acid B.free from bacteria C.slightly alkaline D.free of sebum | A.slightly acid |
| The skin is thinnest on the: A.back of the hands B.eyelids C.eyebrows D.forehead | B.eyelids |
| Of all the skin on the body, the thickest is on the: A.abdomen B.thighs C.knees and elbows D.palms and soles | D.palms and soles |
| The outer protective layer of the skin is called the: A.adipose B.epidermis C.reticular D.dermis | B.epidermis |
| The epidermis does not contain any: A.blood vessels B.keratin C.melanocytes D.nerve endings | A.blood vessels |
| Nerves, hair follicles, papillae and sweat and oil glands are found in the: A.epidermis B.scarf skin C.subcutaneous tissue D.dermis | D.dermis |
| The stratum corneum has scale-like cells made up of: A.melanin B.keratin C.sebum D.elastin | B.keratin |
| The layer of the epidermis that is continually being shed and replaced is the: A.stratum germinativum B.stratum lucidum C.stratum granulosum D.stratum corneum | D.stratum corneum |
| The stratum corneum is also known as the: A.basal layer B.horny layer C.clear layer D.granular layer | B.horny layer |
| The growth of the epidermis begins in the: A.stratum corneum B.stratum granulosum C.stratum germinativum D.stratum lucidum | C.stratum germinativum |
| Melanin, which protects sensitive cells from the destructive effects of excessive UV rays, is found in the ___ of the epidermis. A.stratum granulosum B.stratum germinativum C.stratum corneum D.stratum lucidum | B.stratum germinativum |
| The reticular and papillary layers are found in the: A.subcutis B.scarf skin C.true skin D.malpighian layer | C.true skin |
| The small, cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of the hair follicles are: A.tactile corpuscles B.melanocytes C.arrector pili D.papillae | D.papillae |
| The layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the: A.reticular layer B.stratum germinativum C.papillary layer D.derma | A.reticular layer |
| Subcutaneous tissue is a: A.clear layer B.fatty layer C.highly sensitive layer D.granular layer | B.fatty layer |
| The skin is nourished by: A.sebum B.melanin C.keratin D.blood and lymph | D.blood and lymph |
| Sensory nerve fibers in the skin react to: A.light B.fear C.cold D.oil secretion | C.cold |
| The motor nerve fibers of the skin: A.cause goose bumps B.excrete perspiration C.react to heat D.control the flow of sebum | A.cause goose bumps |
| The skin gets its strength, form, and flexibility from: A.keratin and melanin B.blood and lymph C.collagen and elastin D.sensory and motor nerves | C.collagen and elastin |
| A protein fiber that helps the skin regain its shape, even after being repeatedly stretched is: A.sebum B.adipose tissue C.keratin D.elastin | D.elastin |
| The sudoriferous glands regulate: A.body temperature B.oil flow C.excess dryness D.emotional response | A.body temperature |
| Sabaceous glands are found in all parts of the body except for the: A.face and scalp B.forehead C.palms and soles D.eyelids | C.palms and soles |
| The small openings of the sweat glands on the skin are called: A.fundus B.follicles C.ducts D.sweat pores | D.sweat pores |
| The excretion of sweat from the skin is under the control of the: A.circulatory system B.muscular system C.nervous system D.endocrine system | C.nervous system |
| The palms, soles, forehead, and armpits contain particularly numerous: A.hair follicles B.sudoriferous glands C.salivary glands D.sebaceous glands | B.sudoriferous glands |
| The subaceous glands secrete: A.blackheads B.salt C.oil D.perspiration | C.oil |
| The duct of a sebaceous gland openes into the: A.hair follicle B.bloodstream C.sweat pore D.fundus | A.hair follicle |
| The function of sebum is to: A.promote new skin growth B.lubricate the skin C.excrete perspiration D.minimize calluses | B.lubricate the skin |
| The blood and sweat glands of the skin regulate body heat by maintaining a fahrenheit temperature of about: A.98.6 B.93.5 C.86.9 D.96.8 | A.98.6 |
| Approximately 80 to 85 % of the skin's aging is caused by: A.poor diet B.lack of exercise C.the sun's rays D.heredity | C.the sun's rays |
| Skin tissues wrinkle and sag because of the weakening of the: A.arrector pili muscles B.collagen and elastin fibers C.layers of the epidermis D.hair follicles | B.collagen and elastin fibers |
| The ultraviolet rays of the sun that are also called the "aging rays" are the: A.UVB rays B.visible rays C.UVA rays D.infrared rays | C.UVA rays |
| The "burning rays" that can damage the skin and eyes are: A.infrared rays B.UVA rays C.blue rays D.UVB rays | D.UVB rays |
| Ultraviolet exposure is highest between the hours of: A.10 A.M. and 3 P.M. B.8 A.M. and 6 P.M. C.9 A.M. and 1 P.M. D.10 A.M. and 5 P.M. | A.10 A.M. and 3 P.M. |
| UVB rays cause tanning of the skin by affecting the: A.elasing fibers B.melanocytes C.collagen fibers D.papillae | B.melanocytes |
| Nicotine in tobacco causes contraction and weakening of the: A.collagen fibers B.cranial bones C.facial nerves D.blood vessels | D.blood vessels |
| An excessive intake of alcohol: A.contracts blood vessels B.creates scar tissue C.overdilates blood vessels D.draws water to the tissues | C.overdilates blood vessels |
| If a client has an inflamed skin disorder that is not infectious, you should: A.wear gloves B.suggest self-treatment C.prescribe treatment D.refer the client to a physician | D.refer the client to a physician |
| A papule is a: A.hypertrophy of the skin B.primary skin lesion C.secondary skin lesion D.subjective symptom | B.primary skin lesion |
| Pus is most likely to be found in: A.vesicles B.macules C.pustules D.leukoderma | C.pustules |
| Poison oak and poison ivy produce: A.vesicles B.wheals C.excoriation D.papules | A.vesicles |
| The skin lesions found in chapped lips and hands are: A.papules B.tumors C.stains D.fissures | D.fissures |
| A closed abnormally developed sac containing fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter is a: A.cyst B.keloid C.papule D.pustule | A.cyst |
| After an injury heals, a ___ may develope. A.furuncle B.vesicle C.cicatrix D.carbuncle | C.cicatrix |
| An abnormal cell mass is known as a: A.macule B.tumor C.papule D.keloid | B.tumor |
| Before a wound or blemish has healed completely, it is likely to be covered with a: A.scar B.cyst C.crust D.keloid | C.crust |
| Dandruff is an example of: A.milia B.scale C.sebaceous gland disorder D.fissure | B.scale |
| Comedone is the technical name for: A.blackhead B.macule C.nevus D.whitehead | A.blackhead |
| Milia is the technical name for: A.pimples B.nevus C.whiteheads D.blackheads | C.whiteheads |
| Disorders of the sebaceous glands do not include: A.miliaria rubra B.acne C.rosacea D.asteatosis | A.miliaria rubra |
| Acne, or common pimples, is also known as acne simplex or: A.acne singularis B.acne vulgaris C.acne rosacea D.cystic acne | B.acne vulgaris |
| Rosacea is a chronic congestion on the cheeks and nose characterized by: A.fever blisters B.dry skin C.dilation of blood vessels D.inflammation of sweat glands | C.dilation of blood vessels |
| One of the symptoms of asteatosis is: A.fever blisters B.dry skin C.oily skin D.clear blisters | B.dry skin |
| In seborrhea, the appearance of the skin is: A.oily and shiny B.scaly C.red and blotchy D.dry and dull | A.oily and shiny |
| Steatomas usually appear on the: A.legs B.arms C.scalp D.face | C.scalp |
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