NACC EXAM Physiology and Histology of the Skin, D&D, Facial Machin
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1. largest organ of the skin
body
2. The barrier function of acid mantle
the skin includes
3. hydro water
4. two layers or sections epidermis and dermis
of the skin
5. Approximately what 50-70%
percentage of water is
in healthy skin
6. Keratin and intercellu- stratum granulosum
lar lipids are formed in
the
7. Which layer of the skin stratum germinativum
produces melanin
8. The junction where the epidermal-dermal junction
dermis connects to the
epidermis is called:
9. _____ aid in the pro- Fibroblasts
duction of collagen
and elastin.
10. Subcutis or _____ tis- apidose
sue is found below the
reticular layer.
11. Identify the slender hair
outgrowth of the scalp.
12. Which fibers stimulate motor nerves
the arrector pili mus-
cles?
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13. cells in the basal layer melanocytes
that produce pigment
granules
14. The _____ glands ex- sudoriferous
crete sweat.
15. What do cells need in nourishment, to proliferate, and protection
order to survive?
16. phospholipids, glycol- AKA lipids
ipids, cholesterol, tri-
gylcerides, squalene,
and waxes
17. _____ of cells are re- Billions
placed by the body on
a daily basis
18. Atoms or molecules free radicals
with unpaired elec-
trons are called
19. True or false: Natural true
antioxidants are found
in the skin.
20. Which of the following smoking, tanning, drugs, alchol
causes premature ag-
ing of the skin?
21. Identify the greatest UV rays
aging effect on the
skin:
22. _____ are called the UVB
burning rays.
23. broad spectrum
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In order to block UVA
and UVB rays, sun-
screens must be:
24. Estrogen protects the being anti-inflammatory, repairing skin tissue, and
skin by: having antioxidant properties
25. An esthetician's prima- preserve, protect
ry role is to _____ and
nourish the skin.
26. What is the average 22 sq ft; 8-10 lbs
square footage and
weight of an adult's
skin?
27. What does TEWL stand transepidermal water loss
for?
28. The most amazing fea- heal itself
ture of the skin is its
ability to:
29. Which glands ex- sudoriferous
crete perspiration and
detoxify the body?
30. Skin absorbs______ oxygen, carbon dioxide
and expels_____
31. Appendages include: hair, nails, sweat and oil glands
32. Primary functions of protection and sensation, heat regulation and se-
the skin include: cretion, and absorption and excretion
33. What does the skin outside elements and microorganisms
protect against?
34. Lipids protect cells from dehydration
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1. largest organ of the skin
body
2. The barrier function of acid mantle
the skin includes
3. hydro water
4. two layers or sections epidermis and dermis
of the skin
5. Approximately what 50-70%
percentage of water is
in healthy skin
6. Keratin and intercellu- stratum granulosum
lar lipids are formed in
the
7. Which layer of the skin stratum germinativum
produces melanin
8. The junction where the epidermal-dermal junction
dermis connects to the
epidermis is called:
9. _____ aid in the pro- Fibroblasts
duction of collagen
and elastin.
10. Subcutis or _____ tis- apidose
sue is found below the
reticular layer.
11. Identify the slender hair
outgrowth of the scalp.
12. Which fibers stimulate motor nerves
the arrector pili mus-
cles?
, NACC EXAM Physiology and Histology of the Skin, D&D, Facial Machin
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fnha0e
13. cells in the basal layer melanocytes
that produce pigment
granules
14. The _____ glands ex- sudoriferous
crete sweat.
15. What do cells need in nourishment, to proliferate, and protection
order to survive?
16. phospholipids, glycol- AKA lipids
ipids, cholesterol, tri-
gylcerides, squalene,
and waxes
17. _____ of cells are re- Billions
placed by the body on
a daily basis
18. Atoms or molecules free radicals
with unpaired elec-
trons are called
19. True or false: Natural true
antioxidants are found
in the skin.
20. Which of the following smoking, tanning, drugs, alchol
causes premature ag-
ing of the skin?
21. Identify the greatest UV rays
aging effect on the
skin:
22. _____ are called the UVB
burning rays.
23. broad spectrum
, NACC EXAM Physiology and Histology of the Skin, D&D, Facial Machin
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fnha0e
In order to block UVA
and UVB rays, sun-
screens must be:
24. Estrogen protects the being anti-inflammatory, repairing skin tissue, and
skin by: having antioxidant properties
25. An esthetician's prima- preserve, protect
ry role is to _____ and
nourish the skin.
26. What is the average 22 sq ft; 8-10 lbs
square footage and
weight of an adult's
skin?
27. What does TEWL stand transepidermal water loss
for?
28. The most amazing fea- heal itself
ture of the skin is its
ability to:
29. Which glands ex- sudoriferous
crete perspiration and
detoxify the body?
30. Skin absorbs______ oxygen, carbon dioxide
and expels_____
31. Appendages include: hair, nails, sweat and oil glands
32. Primary functions of protection and sensation, heat regulation and se-
the skin include: cretion, and absorption and excretion
33. What does the skin outside elements and microorganisms
protect against?
34. Lipids protect cells from dehydration
