SKIN STRUCTURE
CHAPTER 7 PRACTICE TEST
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A nevus is a:
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birthmark
freckle
pimple
liver spot
The excretion of sweat is controlled by which body system?
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Digestive system
Nervous system
Circulatory system
Respiratory
What does the B in ABCDE cancer checklist stand for?
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Breadth
Bulbous
Border irregularity
Balance
The sebaceous glands are not found in which of the following parts of the body?
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Arms
Abdomen
Head
Palms
Which of the following can cause UV gels to cure improperly?
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Applying product thinly
Dirty lamps in the lamp unit
Too much time under the light
Applying product properly
A chemical released by the blood to enlarge the vessels around an injury is:
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an allergen
a cicatrix
a histamine
a vesicle
Healthy skin is:
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very moist
slightly alkaline
ideally fine-grained
rigid
Which of the following is not contained in the reticular layer?
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Fat cells
Hair follicles
Sweat glands
Papillae
A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum is called:
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a comedo
acne
a wheal
a skin tag
The dark skin pigment called ______ helps protect the sensitive cells in the dermis from the sun's UV energy.
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melanin
verruca
stain
elastin
A majority of scientist believe that most signs of skin aging under the age of 50 are caused by:
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poor nutrition
dehydration
sun exposure
disease
A _____ is a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid or pus.
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bulla
cyst
papule
pustule
What is the outermost layer of the skin?
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Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Reticular layer
Sunscreen should have an SPF of:
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at least 5
at least 10
at least 15
no more than 20
Which of the following is a disorder in which the skin lacks melanin pigment?
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Lentigines
Chloasma
Stain
Albinism
Which vitamin supports the overall health of the skin and aids in the health, function, and repair of skin cells?
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Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
The UV energy of the sun reaches the skin in what two forms?
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UVA and UVB energy
UV1 and UV2 energy
UVA and UVD energy
UV1 and UV7 energy
A ______ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis:
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crust
scale
keloid
fissure
Which type of nerve fibers react to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain?
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Sensory nerve fibers
Motor nerve fibers
Secretory nerve fibers
Option 4
Ideally, the nutrients our bodies need for proper functioning must come primarily from:
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vitamin supplements
vitamin-enhanced skin products
the foods we eat
the water we drink
The principal functions of the skin are sensation, heat regulation, excretion, secretion and:
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support
protection
rehabilitation
security
Which of the following does not weaken collagen fibers?
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Age
Lack of moisture
Frequent changes in weight
Increased moisture
A ______ is a small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black.
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mole
keratoma
skin tag
squamous cell carcinoma
What is the most common avoidable skin disease for nail technicians?
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Psoriasis
Contact dermatitis
Melanomas
Carcinomas
Excessive sweating with unknown causes is called:
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anhidrosis
miliaria rubra
hyperhidrosis
bromhidrosis
Goose bumps are caused by the:
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papillae
hematoma
lentigines
arrector pili muscles
Nerve endings are most abundant in the:
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palms
neck
fingertips
genitalia
The damage typically caused by irritant contact dermatitis:
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usually reverses itself after exposure is discontinued
is permanent in most cases
lessens after exposure is discontinued, but never goes away
requires the use of strong antibiotics to reverse
An ulcer is:
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a collection of blood trapped under the nail
an open lesion on the skin
a light-colored slightly raised mark on the skin
a skin sore produced by scratching
People who have dark-colored skin mostly produce:
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pheomelanin
eumelanin
keratin
collagen
Which of the following will not usually cause irritation or allergic reaction with UV gel services?
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Top gooey layer of UV gel coming into contact with soft tissue
The use of oversized brushes
Mixing product lines
Following manufacturer's instructions
In general, it takes ______ to a substance before sensitive clients show symptoms of an allergic reaction.
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a single instance of exposure
several exposures
4 to 6 weeks of repeated exposure
4 to 6 months of repeated exposure
Based on the recommendation from the Mayo Clinic, men should drink how many cups of water per day?
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4
9
16
12
Which of these terms refers to a greatly increased or exaggerated allergic sensitivity to products?
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Excoriation
Sensitization
Corium
Overexposure
Which of the following is a form of skin cancer?
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Eczema
Melanoma
Verruca
Anhidrosis
The itchy bump caused by a mosquito bite is an example of a:
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wheal
vesicle
bulla
papule
Blood supplies ______ to the skin.
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nutrients and oxygen
oxygen and oil
oil and lymph
nutrients and alkali
A specialist who cleanses, beautifies, and preserves the health of the skin and body is:
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a dermatologist
a podiatrist
an esthetician
a cosmetologist
An abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells varying in size, shape, and color is called a:
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tubercle
vesicle
tumor
macule
The _______ is the clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface.
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stratum granulosum
stratum lucidum
stratum corneum
stratum germinativum
The sweat glands:
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help eliminate waste products
protect the skin from injury
secret sebum
produce collagen
Excessive intake of alcohol:
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overdilates the blood vessels
causes the blood vessels to contract
causes the blood vessels to collapse
has no effect on the blood vessels
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