Chapter 15 Study of Skin – Flashcards
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What is the technical name for the study of skin, incliding its structure, functions and treatment?
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Dermatology
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The outermost layer of the skin is called the:
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Epidermis
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What is another name for the stratum germinativum?
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basal layer or stratum basale
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Where does mitosis (cell division) or replacement of the skin take place?
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startum germinantivum
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On the human body, the thickest skin is located on the:
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palms and soles
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What quality is notable about the strantum coneum?
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it is the toughest layer of the skin
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Which layer is the top, or uppermost, layer of the epidermis?
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stratum corneum
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What part of the skin is often referred to as the "true skin"
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dermis
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What is the major function of the sudoriferous gland?
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helps to regulate body temperature
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Sweat or perspiration is secreated by what gland?
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Sudoriferous
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The small openings onto the skin from the sudoriferous glands are called:
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pores
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The sudoriferous ( sweat) gland are controlled by the:
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nervous system
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Controls and regulations of body temperatures by the sudoriferous glands help maintain the body temp. at:
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98.6 F or 37 C
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The sebaceous gland produces
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Sebum
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where is the layer of skin called the subcutaneous layer lacated
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below the dermis
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Whicj layer of the skin contains large blood vessels that transport norishment to the skin and neres?
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Subcutaneous layer
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What tans the skin to help protect it from harmful ultraviolet rays
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melanin
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The terms used to identify condtions that are brienf and severe is:
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acute
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An allergic reaction to cosmetic or chemical which salon professional may be susceptable to is called:
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Dermatitis venenata
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Herpes simplex is the technical term for:
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Fever Blister
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A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry, patches of skin coveredwith rough, silvery scales is called:
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Psoriasis
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Which of the following skin lesions often occurs when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to the wind, cold, water,ect and cracks in the skin appears?
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Fissure
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What is the technical name for liver spots
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Chloasma
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What is another name for a stain in the skin caused by rh dialation of small blood vessels in the skin, also known as a birthmark?
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nevus
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Acne can be found in 2 stages, ancne simplex and :
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acne vulgaris
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What is the professional action to take when a client with rosacea requests a facial service with you?
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Proceed with the service with approval of the clients Dr.
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What is a condition clled thats is characterized by dry, scaly skin caused by a decreased production of sebum?
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Asteatosis
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What is the definition of bromidrosis?
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Foul-smellling perspiration:
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Efflerauge is a massage movement that involves:
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Light gentle stroking or circular movements
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The gentle massage movement that often begins and ends a massage treatments is clled:
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Efflurage
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The massage manipulation that consist of heavy kneading and rolling of the muscle is called:
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Pestrissage
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Which massage movement deeply stimulates the muscle, nerve and skin glands
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Pestrissage
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The massage movement that should NOT be used when the clent needs soothing is:
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Tapotment
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Which of the following massage manipulations is a circular or wringing movement usually carried out with tthe fingertips or palms of the hands?
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Friction
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Which of the following is NOT generally a contradition for skin care service?
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Low blood Pressure
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Areas of the skin that are diseased , broken, bruised, or scraped:
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Should not be massaged
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Why is it not recomended to wax lanugo hair?
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skin may lose its softeness
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Why will many clients have the opinion that shaved hair feels thicker following removal
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due to the blunt effect of the razor
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How do you test the temp. of hot wax proir to appllying it to your client?
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test on the back of your hand
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What should be applied to the skin following a wax service
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A soothing lotion or toner
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Inserting a single needle in to a hair follicle and using a short-wave current describes a hair removal method called
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Thermolysis
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Which of the following permanent hair removal methods uses wave lengths of light to penetrate and deminih or destroy hair bulbs?
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Laser
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What colors seem to recede or deminish the apperence of facial features?
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darker colors
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Why would the salon professional apply a lighter shade when performing corrective make-up?
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to hifhlight a facial area
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Healthy skin requires special care to maintain its health, elasticity, vibrancy and:
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Color
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Which of the following layers of the skin does not contain any blood vessels?
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Epidermis
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The stratum germinativum and what other layer of the skin contain melanin
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Strantum Spinosum
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The layer of the epidermis that sheds keratin cells that are constantly replaced is the:
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Stratum Corneum
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The strantum corneum is composed of:
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keratin cells
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Where are the blood vessels found that supply the skin?
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dermis
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Sudoriferous gland, sebaceois gland, sensory nerve endings, blood vessels, arector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found in the:
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Dermis
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Which layer of the skin produces collagen protiens and elastin fibers to help give the skin its elasticity and pliability?
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Dermis
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The deterioration of collagen and elastin fibers during the aging process causes:
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Wrinkles
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Sudoriferous and sebaceous glands are referred to as
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Duct glands
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The greatest concentration of sudoriferous glands is found on the:
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palms, soles, scalp, forehead and undearms
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On what area of the body would you NOT find any sebaceous glands?
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on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feel
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what is the function of sebum?
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keep skin from drying and chapping
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The papillary canal takes oil (sebum) to the
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surface of the skin
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The subcutaneous tissue of the skin is made up of mostly:
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fatty cells
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What factor would cause a reation in sensory nerve fibers?
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Cold temp.
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Light skin and dark skin differ in the
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rate and amount of melanin produced
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almost 90% of the skin's wrinkles are caused by
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exposure to the sun
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On the human body, the thinnest skin is located on the
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eyelids
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Healthy skin's pH level of 4.5-5.5 is
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acid-balanced
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How should a salon professional react if the client has a skin disease?
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refer client to a Dr. or a Dermatologist
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chronic is the term used to ifenti
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frequent and habitual
