Ch 3- Physiology and Histology of the Skin
Test With Correct Answers
What is a part of both hair and skin?
A- melanin
B- nerve endings
C- blood vessels
D- fibroblasts - ANSWER A- melanin
What term does not refer to an esthetician's who specializes in the beauty and health of
skin?
A- specialist
B- histologist
C- technician
D- skin therapist - ANSWER B- histologist
What is microcirculation?
A- the binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule that results in formation of
damaged structures
B- the circulation of blood from the heart to arterioles, to capillaries, to venules, and then
back to the heart
C- the dilation of the capillary walls that can result in the walls bursting
D- the chronic vascular disorder characterized by varying degrees of skin redness -
ANSWER B- the circulation of blood from the heart to arterioles, to capillaries, to venules,
and then back to the heart
Oil is secreted by __.
A- follicles
B- the adrenal glands
,C- the pons
D- the sebaceous glands - ANSWER D- the sebaceous glands
The part of the skin that insulates is known as__.
A- sebum
B- fibroblasts
C- melanocytes
D- adipose tissue - ANSWER D- adipose tissue
Virus-infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells are all combated by__.
A- T cells
B- corneocytes
C- leukocytes
D- Langerhans immune cells - ANSWER A- T cells
When a dead protein cell that is dried out and lacks nuclei. It is called __.
A- a keratinocyte
B- a fibroblast
C- a corneocyte
D- adipose - ANSWER C- a corneocyte
The ability for skin to stretch and return to firmness is caused by__.
A- melanin
B- collagen
C- elastin
D- keratin - ANSWER C- elastin
The harmful effects of pollution will not be counteracted by__.
A- foundation products
B- growth factor serums
, C- routine cleansing
D- sun exposure - ANSWER D- sun exposure
The white blood cell that digests and kills has bacteria and parasites with its enzyme is
called a__.
A- lamellar granule
B- corneocyte
C- leukocyte
D- Langerhans immune cell - ANSWER C- leukocyte
What enzyme stimulates melanocytes?
A- collagen
B- elastase
C- tyrosinase
D- glycation - ANSWER C- tyrosinase
Evaporation, perspiration, radiation, and insulation all help the skin with__.
A- absorption
B- projection
C- heat regulation
D- excretion - ANSWER C- heat regulation
What does the term epidermal growth factor refer to?
A- a hormone that stimulates the production of fibroblasts
B- a hormone that stimulates production of cortisol
C- a hormone that stimulates skin cells to reproduce and heal
D- a glycolipid material that is a natural part of the skins intercellular matrix - ANSWER
C- a hormone that stimulates skin cells to reproduce and heal
The layer of the epidermis that contains cells filled with keratin that resemble little grains
is the__.
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