Skin Structure, Growth And Nutrition Quiz! Trivia
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- 1.A(n) _______ is a physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.
- A.
Histologist
- B.
Dermatologist
- C.
Estheticians
- D.
Pediatrician
- 2.Healthy skin is:
- A.
Smooth with a fine-grained texture
- B.
Highly acidic
- C.
Dry and tough
- D.
Inflexible
- 3.All of the following are appendages of the skin except:
- A.
Sudoriferous glands
- B.
Nails
- C.
Adrenal glands
- D.
Hair
- 4.Which of the following correctly identifies the layers of the skin and fat from the outermost layer to the innermost layer?
- A.
Dermis, subcutaneous, epidermis
- B.
Epidermis, subcutaneous, dermis
- C.
Dermis, epidermis, subcutaneous
- D.
Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
- 5.Cells that are almost dead and pushed to the surface to replace cells are shed from the:
- A.
Stratum corneum
- B.
Stratum lucidum
- C.
Stratum germinativum
- D.
Stratum granulosum
- 6.The layer directly beneath the epidermis is the:
- A.
Reticular layer
- B.
Stratum spinosum
- C.
Papillary layer
- D.
Subcutaneous tissue
- 7.Which type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body and provides a protective cushion?
- A.
Subcutaneous tissue
- B.
Cardiac tissue
- C.
Muscle tissue
- D.
Nerve tissue
- 8.Which nerve fibers are distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to the hair follicles?
- A.
Motor nerve fibers
- B.
Sensory nerve fibers
- C.
Secretary nerve fibers
- D.
Impulse nerve fibers
- 9.Nerves that regulate the secretion of perspiration and sebum are:
- A.
Motor nerve fibers
- B.
Sensory nerve fibers
- C.
Secretory nerve fibers
- D.
Impulse nerve fibers
- 10.Basic sensations such as touch, pain, heat, cold, and pressure are registered by:
- A.
Arrestor pili muscles
- B.
Nerve endings
- C.
Sweat pores
- D.
Hair follicles
- 11.The amount and type of pigment produced by an individual is determined primarily by his or her:
- A.
Genes
- B.
Gender
- C.
Sun exposure
- D.
Age
- 12.Skin gets its strength, form, and flexibility from:
- A.
Collagen and keratin
- B.
Sebum and melanin
- C.
Keratin and elastin
- D.
Collagen and elastin
- 13.The sudoriferous glands do not:
- A.
Help the body regulate temperature
- B.
Eliminate waste products
- C.
Secrete a lubricating substance
- D.
Exist on the palms or soles
- 14.To keep your body healthy, you must be sure that what you eat:
- A.
Prevents hydration
- B.
Causes fatigue
- C.
Has a pleasant taste
- D.
Regulates the functions of your cells
- 15.Which vitamin accelerates the skin's healing processing and is vitally important in fighting the aging process?
- A.
Vitamin A
- B.
Vitamin C
- C.
Vitamin D
- D.
Vitamins E
- 16.The epidermis is the _______ layer of the skin.
- A.
Healthiest
- B.
Thickest
- C.
Thinnest
- D.
Most important
- 17.The scalp has larger and deeper _______ than the skin on the rest of the body.
- A.
Melanocytes
- B.
Propionibacterium acnes
- C.
Sensory nerve fibers
- D.
Hair follicles
- 18.It is _______ for a cosmetologist to completely remove a client's callus in the salon.
- A.
Safe
- B.
Legal
- C.
Prohibited
- D.
Recommended
- 19.One of the best ways to follow a healthy diet is to read:
- A.
Magazine articles
- B.
Food labels
- C.
Diet books
- D.
Legal guidelines
- 20.Emotional stress and hormone imbalances can increase the flow of:
- A.
Sebum
- B.
Spinal fluid
- C.
Lymph
- D.
Pus
- 21.To function correctly, the body needs:
- A.
Carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins
- B.
Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and fats
- C.
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals
- D.
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
- 22.The USDA recommends that people eat:
- A.
Zero salt and zero sugar
- B.
Large amounts of salt and sugar
- C.
Moderate amounts of salt and sugar
- D.
Moderate amounts of salt and no sugar
- 23.Vitamin pills are considered:
- A.
Nutritional requirements
- B.
Nutritional supplements
- C.
Cosmetics
- D.
Prescription medications
- 24.The appropriate amount of water that a person should drink each day is determined by the person's:
- A.
Weight
- B.
Age
- C.
Skin color
- D.
Medical history
- 25.Lack of water is the principal cause of:
- A.
Daytime fatigue
- B.
Daytime hunger
- C.
Daytime mood swings
- D.
Daytime memory loss
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