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45 Cards in this Set
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The medical branch that deals with the study of skin is called _____. |
Dermatology |
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Nail technicians are NOT allowed to diagnose illness, diagnose abnormal conditions, or _____ abnormal conditions. |
Treat |
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The surface of healthy skin is slightly _____. |
Acidic |
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Where is the thinnest skin on the body? |
Under the eyes |
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The cells in the _____ layer are dying as they are pushed to the surface to replace dead cells that are shed from the skin surface layer. |
Stratum granulosum |
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Another name for the dermis is Curtis, corium, and/or _____. |
True skin |
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Which layer of the skin is referred to as the "horny" layer? |
Stratum corneum |
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Melanin helps protect the body from UV rays, is produced by melanocytes, and determines ______. |
Skin color |
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The dermis is ___ times thicker than epidermis. |
25 |
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What is the deepest layer of the dermis? |
Reticular layer |
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The tissue in the subcutaneous layer is sometimes referred to as ______. |
Subcutis or adipose |
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The blood contains nutrients that are necessary for cell life, cell growth, and _____. |
Cell repair |
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Lymph bathes the skin cells, removes toxins and cellular waste, helps protect the body against _____. |
Disease |
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When a person is frightened or cold, the _____ muscles cause goose bumps. |
Arrector pili |
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What are the two types of melanin the body produces? |
Pheomelanin & eumelanin |
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It is recommended that you use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least ___ every day. |
15 |
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Together, collagen and elastic make up ___ of the dermis. |
70% |
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Most signs of aging are believed to be caused primarily by which single factor? |
Sun exposure |
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What do the sudoriferous glands secrete? |
Sweat |
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Exercise, heat, certain drugs, and _____ increases sweat gland activity. |
Emotions |
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The sabaceous glands are larger in the ______. |
Face & scalp |
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When a hair follicle fills with ____ and serum, a comedo is formed. |
Keratin |
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The principal functions of skin include: |
Protection Sensation Absorption Excretion Secretion |
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A healthy body maintains a constant internal temperature of about ___ degrees fahrenheit. |
98.6 |
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Sebum keeps the skin ___. |
Pliable |
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Cosmetic products rarely penetrate the ____. |
Dermis |
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What term refers to maintaining a healthy level of water in the body? |
Hydration |
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Tocopherol is another name for _____. |
Vitamin E |
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Based on the formula described in this chapter, how many 8 oz glasses of water should a 160-pound person drink each day? |
10 |
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Failing to drink enough water can trigger ____. |
fuzzy short-term memory |
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Which solar waves help the body to synthesize vitamin D? |
UVB |
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Which people (hair/skin color) are most susceptible to sun damage? |
Redhead and blue-eyed blondes |
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A client should be advised to see a dermatologist If You observe a change in the ____ of a mole. |
Shape, size, color |
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Long-term excessive alcohol consumption can result in which condition? |
Telangiectasias |
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Scratching or scraping the skin causes a(n) ____. |
Excoriation |
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A person with foul-smelling perspiration may have which condition? |
Bromhidrosis |
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What is the technical term for liver spots? |
Chloasma |
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Skin tags can easily be _____. |
Removed by a dermatologist |
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What is the most common type of skin cancer? |
Basal cell carcinoma |
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Malignant melanomas that appear on individuals who do not receive regular sun exposure are often nicknamed _____. |
City person's cancer |
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What is used to deliver a boost of energy needed to start a chemical reaction that joins the monomer liquid to the polymer powder? |
Initiator |
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If a UV light unit has four lamps and each lamp is 8 watts, it is called a _____. |
32 watt light unit |
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When skin is damaged by an allergy causing substance, the blood releases _____, which enlarge the vessels around the injury. |
Histamines |
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What can cause a client sensitivity to a product that previously cause no ill-effects? |
Repeated exposure |
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What can irritate the skin? |
Washing your hands too frequently, leaving hands damp after washing, and using strong cleaners when washing your hands |