Chapter 15: The Study Of Skin – Flashcards
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What organ is considered to be the largest of the human body
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Skin
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The skin has how many basic functions
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6
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What is not considered a function of the skin
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Lymph production
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Functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature, respiration and:
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Protection
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Which body system is made up of the skin and its layers
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Integumentary
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What is the technical name for the study of skin, including its structure, functions, diseases and treatment
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Dermatology
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The dermis is also referred to as:
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True skin
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The outermost layer of the skin
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Epidermis
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In which layer of the epidermis does mitosis (cell division) or replacement of the skin take place
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Stratum germinativum
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The conversion of living cells into dead protein cells is called
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Keratinization
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Melanocytes start out in which of the following layers of the epidermis
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Stratum germinativum
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Which layer of the skin is known as the epidermis
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Outer
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which skin layers does not contain blood vessels
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Epidermis
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which layers of cells is not part of the epidermis
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Subcutaneous layer
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which of the skin layers is the toughest and is composed of keratin cells
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Stratum corneum
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in which layer do the cells become more regularly shaped and look like tiny granules
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Stratum granulosum
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The soles of the feet and the palms of the hand are the only places where which layer of the skin is found
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Stratum lucidum
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which type of tissue makes up the dermis
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Connective
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the effects of the skin's aging process can be seen in the
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Dermis
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which part of the skin is often refered to as true skin
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Epidermis
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Which layer of the skin contains collagen protein and elastin fibers that help give the skin its elasticity and pliability
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Dermis
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Does not describe the cells in the stratum granulosum
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They become more regularly shaped
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Sudoriferous glands produce what
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Sweat
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What is a major function of the sudoriferous gland
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Help to regulate body temperature
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What glands regulate body temperature
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Duckless
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the small openings of the sweat glands in the skin is called
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Ducts
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The sudoriferous glands function to do
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Produce oil
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is not an example of duct glands
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Endocrine
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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 acid mantle is not a mixture of
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Toner
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is not true about the acid mantle
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Keeps skin smooth
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Most skin problems are caused by the
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Sebaceous glands
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which part of the skin is composed of fatty and loose connective tissue
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Subcutaneous layer
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Which of the following structures is a protective cushion for the skin
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Subcutaneous tissue
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The pH of the acid mantle for most people is
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4.5 to 5.5
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The subcutaneous layer does not contains
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Stratum corneum
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The subcutaneous tissue does not include what function
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Protein Digestion
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What is not true about dark skin
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Contains more melanocytes/ hyperactive
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What is true about the melanin
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Tans the skin
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What type of skin is not prone to acne
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Dry
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The least common skin type is
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Normal
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The most common skin type is
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Combination
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A disease that spreads by personal contact is known as
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Contagious
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The term used to identify conditions that are brief and severe is known as
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Acute
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Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are
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Frequent and habitual
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What is the technical term for the study of the cause of desease
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Etiology
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Anticipating the most probable course a disease may follow is know as
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Prognosis
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Abnormal changes in the structure of organs or tissues are called primary, secondary and teritiary
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Lesions
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What term is used for symptoms that are visible
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objective
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What symptom is not considered subjective
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Inflammation
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A freckle is a type of
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Macule
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Herpes Simplex is the technical name for
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Fever blister
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Is characterized by a solid formation above the skin, often caused by an insect bite or allergic reaction
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Wheals
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Treatment for secondary skin lesions needs to be performed by a medical doctor or who else
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Dermatologist
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A cyst is defined by what
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Abnormal membranous sac
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What secondary lesions are shedding dead cells of the uppermost layer of the epidermis
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Scales
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A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is
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Psoriasis
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What secondary lesions are cracks in the skin
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Fissures
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The dried remains of an oozing sore are known as
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Crusts
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The lesion found following the healing of an injury is called
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Scar
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is not considered hypertrophies (new growth)
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Nevus
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Thickening of the epidermis from pressure and friction applied to the skin
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Callus
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A congenital failure of the skin to form melanin pigment is known as
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Albinism
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What is another name for a strain in the skin caused by the dilation of the small blood vessels which is also known as a birthmark
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Nevus
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Which term is used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis
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Melanoderma
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Masses of sebum trapped in the hair follicle are known as comedones or what other name
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Blackheads
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Accumulations of hardened sebum beneath the skin are called whiteheads or
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Milia
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A condition characterized by dry, scaly skin caused by a decreased production of sebum is called
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Astreatosis
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What disorder is caused by excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands
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Seborrhea
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What term is used for foul-smelling perspiration
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bromidrosis
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The lack of perspiration caused by fever or disease is known as
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Anhidrosis
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What sebaceous gland disorder appears in the dermis and epidermis and is caused by an acute bacterial infection
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Boils
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Is not a disorder of the sudoriferous glands
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Seborrhea
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Massage movement which involves a light, gentle stroking or circular motion
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Effleurage
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is not a benefit of massage
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Weakening muscle tissue
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What areas is a salon professional not licensed to massage
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Lower back
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is not one of the five basic movements of massage
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Cleansing
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A light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles is known as which massage movement
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Petrissage
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A light tapping or slapping movement applied with the fingertips
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Tapotement
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A circular or wringing movement usually carried out with the fingertips or palms of the hands
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Friction
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Massage should not be performed when
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Abrasions are present
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Massage movement should not be used if client needs soothing
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Tapotement
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Is not a type of facial mask
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Astringent
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Is not true about paraffin masks
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Made from clay, sand, zinc,oxide or mud
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Electricity is required for what procedure
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Permanent hair removal
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This permanent hair removal method uses wavelengths of light to penetrate and diminish or destroy hair bulbs
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Laser
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Most corrective makeup and contouring techniques are done to help the face to appear as what shape
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Oval
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What face shape is characterized by a narrow forehead and jaw area with predominant width in the cheekbone area
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Diamond
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Hue is another term for what
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Color
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Used to complete the balance of color in makeup application
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Lipstick
