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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the underlayin g or inner layer of the skin | dermis |
| which layer of the epidermis form unique fingerprint and footprints and is only located on the palms of the hands the soles of the feet and the digits | stratum lucidum |
| what gives the body smoothness and contour while providing a protective cushion for the skin | subcutaneous tissue /adipose |
| nerve fibers that end messages to the central nervous system and brain to react to heat,cold,touch,pressure and pain are called | sensory nerve fibers |
| which nerve fibers in the skin stimulate muscles | motor nerve fibers |
| which sentence best defines melanin | these tiny grains of pigment are produced by melanocytes in the stratum germinativum |
| A broad-seectrum sunscreen is one that | had been shown to protect against UVA and UVB radiations from the sun |
| which sentence best describes the difference in the functions of pheomelanin and eumelanin in the skin | A person with predominantly pheomelanin tends to have rosy skin wearas a person with predominantly eumelanin tends to have cooler skin tones |
| which response describes a cause of wrinkles or sagging akin | collagen fibers lose their strength too little sebum due to emotional stress |
| which two structures give the skin strength,form and flexibility | collagen and elastin |
| what si the function of elastin | it gives the skin feasibility and elasticity |
| what happen when clients don't use a broad-spectrum sunscreen | collagen and elastin fibers will weaken and client's skin will age prematurely |
| what is the function of sebaceous glands | to secrete oil to lubricate the skin |
| what is the fuction of sudoriferous glands | to excrete sweat to regulate body temp and eliminate waste products |
| why is this client have more body sweat than usual | the client is taking a new prescription drug |
| all of the following describes a defused mechanism the skin uses to protect the body except | hair follicles pull bacteria from the surface of the skin |
| water loss through perspiration is an example of which of which function of the skin | excretion |
| The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin it's functions is | dermatology |
| the layer of skin that is seen and treated by the cosmetologist is the | stratum |
| which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the muscle | motor |
| what is a fibrous protein that is the principal component of hair and nails | keratin |
| The melanin produced by the body that is red to yellow in color is | pheomelanin |
| what helps protect sensitive cells from UV rays | Melanin |
| all of the flowing are skin functions | add necessary body weight to main good health |
| the fibrous protein that gives skin it's flexibility and helps skin regain it's shape after being expanded is | elastin |
| all of the fllowing are examples of primary lessions except | ucers |
| which sentence best describe visible difference in lesions that can be used to classify the lesion as either a primary or a secondary lesion | primary lesions are different color than the surrounding skin,wheras secondary lesions have an accumulation of material of the skin surface |
| water is the number one nutrients of the body and composes what percentage of the body's skin | 50 to 70 |
| oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called | sebaceous glands |
| all of the following are examples of disorders of the sudoriferous glands except | acne vulgarisms |
| what is rosacea | it appears on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing that can progress to pustular-type breakouts |
| how is an ulcer an example of a secondary lesion | an ucler is a lesion that is raised above the surface of the surrounding skin |
| all of the following are examples of secondary lesions except | macules |
| what is impetigo | a contagious bacterial skin infection usually caused by staphylococcus bacteria and characterized by weeping lesions |
| which skin hypertropphy is characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales | psoriasis |
| which description best matches a keratoma | a small spot or blemish on the skin |
| which skin pigmentation change is a hormonal disorder that appears during pregnancy or with the use of birth control pills | melasma |
| which skin hypertrophy is characterized by red patches covered with silver -white scales | psoriasis |
| which skin pigmentation disorder is a genetic condition in which there is an absence of melanin pigment in the body including the skin hair and eye | albinism |
| how is nerve like vitiligo | nervus and vitiligo are both skin pigment disorders is genetic condition in which there is an absence of melanin pigment in the body including the skin hair and eye |
| all of the following contribute to acne development Except | propionibacterium acne on the surface of the skin |
| the fllowing are all treatment for mild forms of acne except | harsh facial cleanser that remove dirt,debris and oil |
| which type of skin cancer has a 5 year survival rate of 66 percent once the cancer reaches local lymph | malignant melanoma |
| what characteristics can help identify a malignant melanoma | black or dark brown patches other skin that may appear uneven in texture |
| all of the following can affect the amount of time that a sunscreen offers protection to the skin except | overuse of alcoholic beverages |
| what is one way that sun exposure megatively affects the skin | the natural weakening of collagen and elastin fibers happens at a much faster rate |
| all of the following are examples of extrinsic factors that influence skin aging except | gravity |
| whicj example is an intrinsic fatcor that influence skin aging | repectitive facial expressions |
| inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by redness dry,oil scaling,crusting is called | seborrheic dermatitis |
| what are keratin filled csysts that are usually associacted with newborns and are commonly found around the eyes,cheeks and forehead | milia |
| what refers to as kin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping | excoriation |
| a small elevation on the skin that contains no fluis but may develop pus is a | papule |
| what type of skin inflammation is caused by contact with ceratin ingredients or chemicals | contact dermaitis |
| what is changes that occur over time in existing moles and could be indications that the mole is cancerous | large,dark hairs grow out of the mole |
| what is a common bacterial infection of the eye | conjunctivitis |
| what is a contagious recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores | her simplex I |
| what is a small brown or flesh-colored out growth of the skin | skin tag |
| between 80 and 85 percent of skin aging is caused by | sun exposure |
| what is an allergic reaction created b y repeated exposure to a chemical or substance | sensitization |