Skin Structure, Growth And Nutrition Quiz! Trivia

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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