Skin Structure, Growth And Nutrition: Quiz!

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Skin Structure, Growth And Nutrition: Quiz! - Quiz

How do you feel about skin structure, growth, and nutrition? The blood supplies nutrients and molecules from food such as protein, carbohydrates, and fats to the skin. Nutrients are required for cell life, repair, and growth. The deeper layer of the dermis supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients. Changes in nutritional intake can affect the skin. Take this quiz and let your knowledge grow.

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1.

People with dark-colored skin mostly produce?
- A.
  
  Primary melanin
- B.
  
  Pheomelanin
- C.
  
  Eumelanin
- D.
  
  Secondary melanin
2.

What is the medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin?
- A.
  
  Neurology
- B.
  
  Osteology
- C.
  
  Dermatology
- D.
  
  Cardiology
3.

Impulses are carried from the brain to the muscle by ___________ nerve fibers.
- A.
  
  Motor
- B.
  
  Secretory
- C.
  
  Passive
- D.
  
  Sensory
4.

Where are the melanocytes located?
- A.
  
  Stratum Lucidum
- B.
  
  Stratum Granulosum
- C.
  
  Stratum Corneum
- D.
  
  Stratum Germinativum
5.

Skin color depends on tiny grains of pigment or coloring matter, called?
- A.
  
  Collagen
- B.
  
  Melanin
- C.
  
  Papule
- D.
  
  Sebum
6.

The outermost layer of the skin is the?
- A.
  
  Reticular
- B.
  
  Epidermis
- C.
  
  Dermis
- D.
  
  Papillary
7.

The specialist who provides cleansing treatments for the skin is a(n)?
- A.
  
  Esthetician
- B.
  
  Pedicurist
- C.
  
  Dermatologist
- D.
  
  Manicurist
8.

What is NOT one of the principal functions of the skin?
- A.
  
  Sensation
- B.
  
  Heat Regulation
- C.
  
  Excretion
- D.
  
  Digestion
9.

The body needs ___________ for many body functions, including hormones & sebum production.
- A.
  
  Fats
- B.
  
  Carbohydrates
- C.
  
  Minerals
- D.
  
  Proteins
10.

Continued, repeated pressure on any part of the skin can cause it to thicken and develop into a?
- A.
  
  Comedo
- B.
  
  Papule
- C.
  
  Callus
- D.
  
  Pustule
11.

What are the two layers of the dermis?
- A.
  
  Reticular & tactile
- B.
  
  Papillary & Subcutaneous
- C.
  
  Papillary & Reticular
- D.
  
  Reticular & Subcutaneous
12.

What is the principal component of hair & nails?
- A.
  
  Elastin
- B.
  
  Melanin
- C.
  
  Keratin
- D.
  
  Collagen
13.

What is the oily secretion that lubricates the skin & preserves the softness of the hair?
- A.
  
  Elastin
- B.
  
  Collagen
- C.
  
  Perspiration
- D.
  
  Sebum
14.

If the skin of an average adult were stretched out, it would cover more than how many square inches?
- A.
  
  1,500
- B.
  
  3,000
- C.
  
  2,000
- D.
  
  5,000
15.

The horny layer or outer covering of the epidermis, is the?
- A.
  
  Stratum corneum
- B.
  
  Stratum Granulosum
- C.
  
  Stratum Germinativum
- D.
  
  Stratum Spinosum
16.

The clear fluid that bathes skin cells, removes toxins & cellular waste, and has immune functions is called?
- A.
  
  Collagen
- B.
  
  Lymph
- C.
  
  Blood
- D.
  
  Adipose
17.

The small, cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of hair follicles are called the?
- A.
  
  Melanocytes
- B.
  
  Sebaceous Glands
- C.
  
  Tactile Corpuscles
- D.
  
  Dermal Papillae
18.

The fibrous protein that gives skin form & strength is?
- A.
  
  Keratin
- B.
  
  Elastin
- C.
  
  Pheomelanin
- D.
  
  Collagen
19.

Which vitamin is vital in fighting the aging process & promoting the production of collagen?
- A.
  
  Vitamin A
- B.
  
  Vitamin D
- C.
  
  Vitamin C
- D.
  
  Vitamin E
20.

Which layer of the epidermis is also known as the basal cell layer?
- A.
  
  Stratum Corneum
- B.
  
  Stratum Spinosum
- C.
  
  Stratum Germinativum
- D.
  
  Stratum Granulosum
21.

Which nerve fibers react to heat, cold, touch, pressure & pain?
- A.
  
  Sensory
- B.
  
  Secretory
- C.
  
  Passive
- D.
  
  Motor
22.

The pigment produced to protect the skin from the effects of ultraviolet sun rays is called?
- A.
  
  Elastin
- B.
  
  Collagen
- C.
  
  Keratin
- D.
  
  Melanin
23.

The surface of healthy skin should?
- A.
  
  Be slightly acidic
- B.
  
  Have a neutral pH
- C.
  
  Be slightly alkaline
- D.
  
  Be highly acidic
24.

Subcutaneous tissue does all of the following EXCEPT?
- A.
  
  Gives smoothness & contour to the body
- B.
  
  Contains fats for use as energy
- C.
  
  Produces melanin
- D.
  
  Acts as a protective cushion for the skin
25.

What is NOT a characteristic of healthy skin?
- A.
  
  Slightly moist
- B.
  
  Fine-grained texture
- C.
  
  Rigid
- D.
  
  Soft