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Question 1

A physician engaged in the science of treating the skin, its structures, functions, and diseases is known as a(n) _________.

Answer 1

Dermatologist

Question 2

The _________ is the largest organ of the body.

Answer 2

Skin

Question 3

The skin _________ is the thinnest of the body.

Answer 3

Around the eyelids

Question 4

Which layer of skin is the thinnest?

Answer 4

Epidermis

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Stratum spinosum

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Stratum germinativum

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Cutis

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Adipose

Question 9

What are the two layers of the dermis?

Answer 9

Papillary and reticular

Question 10

Lymph, the clear fluids of the body, bathe the skin cells, remove toxins, and have immune functions. They contain mostly water and _________.

Answer 10

White blood cells

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Pain

Question 12

The color of the skin depends primarily on _________.

Answer 12

Melanin

Question 13

Eumelanin is _________ in color.

Answer 13

Brown to black

Question 14

Daily use of a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least _________ is recommended.

Answer 14

50

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Elastin

Question 16

The sudoriferous glands are also known as _________ glands.

Answer 16

Sweat

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Quarts

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Palms

Question 19

A comedo is a hair follicle filled with _________.

Answer 19

Keratin and sebum

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Squalene

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Sebaceous

Question 22

Together, collagen and elastin make up about _________ of the dermis.

Answer 22

70 percent

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Body weight

Question 24

A condition caused by water toxicity is _________.

Answer 24

Hyponatremia

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Sun exposure

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Solar

Question 27

UVB rays penetrate the _________ and cause the skin to tan by affecting the skin pigment.

Answer 27

Epidermis

Question 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 occur between _________.

Answer 28

10:00 AM and 3:00 PM

Question 29

An inflamed papule containing pus is called a _________.

Answer 29

Pustule

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Basal cell carcinoma

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Mix

Question 32

A substance that is needed for proper repair of the skin and various tissues, which also speeds up the healing process of the body, is _________.

Answer 32

Vitamin C

Question 33

There are _________ primary functions of the skin.

Answer 33

Five

Question 34

Which of the following can the skin not protect the body from without assistance?

Answer 34

UVA and UVB rays