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What is the medical branch of of science that deals with the study of the skin?
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Ch 7 Skin Struc. II

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What is the medical branch of of science that deals with the study of the skin? Dermatology
The specialist who provides cleansing treatments for the skin is a: Esthetician
If the skin of an average adult were stretched out it would cover more than how many square inches? 3,000
What is NOT a characteristic of healthy skin? Rigid
The surface of healthy skin should: Be slightly acidic
Continued repeated pressure on any part of the skin can cause it to thicken and develop in to a: Callus
The outermost layer of the skin is the: Epidermis
The horny layer, or outer covering of the epidermis is the: Stratum Corneum
What is the principle component of hair and nails? Keratin
The clear, transparent skin layer just under the surface through which light passes is the: Stratum Lucidum
Which layer of the epidermis is also known as the basal cell layer? Stratum Germinativum
The pigment produced to protect the skin from the effects of ultraviolet sun rays is called: Melanin
Where are the melanocytes located? Stratum Germinativum
The layer of the skin commonly called the true skin is the: Dermis
The muscle that causes goose bumps are called the __________ muscles. Arrector Pili
What are the two layers of the dermis? Papillary and Reticular
The small cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of hair follicles are called the: Dermal Papillae
Nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure are found in which layer of the skin? Papillary Layer
The epidermal-dermal junction is located at the top of the __________ layer. Papillary
The deepest layer of the dermis that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the skin is the: Reticular Layer
Which is NOT found in the reticular layer Melanocytes
What does subcutaneous tissue NOT do? Produce Melanin
What are nutrients and oxygen supplied to the skin by? Blood
What is the clear fluid that bathes skin cells, removes toxins and cellular waste, and has immune functions called? Lymph
Impulses are carried from the brain to the muscles by _____ nerve fibers. Motor
Which nerve fibers react to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain? Sensory
What are the nerves fibers that regulate the excretion of perspiration? Secretory
Skin color depends on tiny grains of pigment, or coloring matter called Melanin
The red to yellow melanin produced by the body is: Pheomelanin
People with dark-colored skin mostly produce: Eumelanin
The fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength is: Collagen
The protein base that helps skin regain its shape after being stretched or expanded is called: Elastin
A majority of scientist now believe that most signs of skin aging are caused by: Sun Exposure
The subdoriferous glands ______ the body. Detoxifies
On which body part are subdoriferous glands more numerous? Forehead
Normally, how many pints of salt-containing liquids are eliminated daily through sweat pores in the skin? 1 to 2
What is the oily secretion that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair? Sebum
When sebum hardens and completely clogs an oil duct so that there are no surface follicle openings, it creates a: Open Comedo
Which skin disorder is characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions? Acne
What is NOT a principle function of the skin? Digestion
Which vitamin is vital in fighting the aging process and promoting the production of collagen? Vitamin C
The body needs _____ for many body functions, including hormones and sebum production. Fats
The National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends a diet that is low in: Saturated Fat
Which vitamin helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's UV light? Vitamin E
A(n) _______ is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus. Pustule
 

 



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