COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
ACTUAL ANSWERS 2025
Functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>Protection
Which of the following layers of skin DOES NOT contain any blood vessels: -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>Epidermis
Where does mitosis (cell division) or replacement of the skin cells take place? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>Stratum Basale
Which of the following items determines the color of the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>Melanin
The Stratum Lucidum layer is found only on the: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Soles of
feet and palms of hands
Which layer of the skin contains collagen protein and elastin fibers which lend support to
the Epidermis and give the skin its elastic quality? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Stratum
Granulosum
Sweat is excreted by what gland? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Sudoriferous
The greatest concentration of Sudoriferous Glands is found on the: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>Palms, soles, scalp and forehead, and underarms
What is the function of Sebum? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Mix with sweat to form the
acid mantle
Most skin problems are caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>The Sebaceous Glands
Which layer of skin is located below the Dermal Layer and composed of Adipose (fatty)
and loose connective tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Subcutaneous
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and
respond to: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Pain
All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the sun's harmful
rays EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Apply oil every 2 hours
Which skin type has a rough texture with blackheads and enlarged pores? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>Oily Skin
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, Which skin type is recognized by the shiny T-zone? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>Combination Skin
Keratinization - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Chemical conversion of living cells into dead
protein cells
Melanin - CORRECT ANSWER>>>A pigment that gives the skin its color
Collegen - CORRECT ANSWER>>>One of the protein fibers that helps give skin its
elastic quality
Epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Outermost layer of skin
Dermal - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Skin layer that is completely alive
Subcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Skin layer that acts as a shock absorber to
protect the bones
Sweat Glands - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Is another name for Sudoriferous Glands
Combination Skin - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Most common skin type
Stratum Corneum - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Layer of Epidermis that is being constantly
shed
Dry Skin - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Skin type characterized by signs such as peeling
and flaking
6 Basic Functions of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Sensation, heat regulation,
absorption, protection, excretion, secretion
3 main layers of skin - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Epidermis, Dermal, Subcutaneous
Epidermis is also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Cuticle or scarf layer
What is a Epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Keratinized surfaced layers
No blood vessels
Outermost (protective) layer of the skin
Epidermis has how many layers? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>5 layers
What are the 5 layers of the Epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
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