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| The largest organ of the body is: |
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| The barrier function of the skin includes: |
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| Which word defines hydro? |
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| Identify the 2 layers or sections of the skin. |
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| Approximately what percentage of water is found in healthy skin? |
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| Keratin and intercellular lipids are formed in the: |
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| Which layer of the skin produces melanin? |
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| The junction where the dermis connects to the epidermis is called: |
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| Epidermal-Dermal junction |
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| ____________ aid in the production of collagen and elastin. |
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| Subcutis or _____________ tissue is found below the reticular layer. |
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| Identify the slender outgrowth of the scalp. |
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| Which fibers stimulate the arrector pili muscles? |
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| Which cells in the basal layer produce pigment granules? |
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| The _________________ glands produce sweat. |
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| What do cells need in order to survive? |
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| to proliferate, nourishment and protection |
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| What are phospholipids, glycolipids, cholesterol, triglycerides, squalene and waxes? |
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| _______________________ of cells are replaced by the body on a daily basis. |
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| What stimulates cell turnover? |
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| Atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons are called: |
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| Free radical activity causes: |
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| Natural antioxidants are found in the skin? T or F |
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| Which of the following causes premature aging of the skin? |
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| Smoking, Tanning, Certain Drugs |
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| What is the greatest aging effect on the skin? |
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| _____________________ are called the burning UV rays. |
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| In order to block UVA and UVB rays, sunscreens must be: |
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| Estrogen protects the skin by: |
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| Being anti inflammatory, repairing skin tissue, having antioxidant qualities |
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| An esthetician's primary role isthe___________,_______, and nourish the skin. |
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| What is the average square footage and weight of an adult's skin? |
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| What does TEWL stand for? |
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| Transepidermal Water Loss |
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| The most amazing feature of the skin is it's ability to: |
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| Which glands excrete perspiration and detoxify the body? |
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| Physiology ismost accurately described as: |
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| Study of internal workings of living organisms. |
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| Appendages of the skin include: |
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| Hair, nails, sweat and oil glands |
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| Primary functions of the skin include: |
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Protection and sensation
heat regulation and secretion
absorption and excretion
respiration |
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| What does the skin protect against? |
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| outside elements and microorganisms |
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| Fat insulation keeps the body: |
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Which is not a layer of the skin ?
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum germinativum
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Epithelial layer |
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| Lipids protect cells from: |
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| It is important to understand the function of each layer of the skin because it helps you to: |
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| Correctly choose products and treatments |
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| Mitosis occurs in which layer of skin? |
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| The 2 layers of the dermis are: |
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| At the bottom of follicles |
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| Absorption of water and oxygen are necessary for: |
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| The _____________________ is also referred to as the spiny layer. |
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| Describe the stratum corneum. |
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| Translucent layerthat allows sunlight to pass through the skin. |
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| The _________________ is also called thebasal layer of the epidermis. |
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| The thickest layer of the skin is called the: |
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| Which is the proper name for cell division? |
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