UTAH STATE BOARD (NAIL TECH) EXAM – 2025/2026 EDITION – 110
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED REAL EXAM CONTENT & 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
sebaceous glands - CORRECT ANSWERS-oil glands
stratum germinativum - CORRECT ANSWERS-Basal layer, deepest, live layer of the epidermis
stratum granulosum - CORRECT ANSWERS-granular layer of the epidermis
stratum lucidum - CORRECT ANSWERS-Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the
stratum corneum.
stratum spinosum - CORRECT ANSWERS-Spiny layer just above basal layer
Tinea pedis - CORRECT ANSWERS-athlete's foot
Verruca - CORRECT ANSWERS-wart
Bed epithelium - CORRECT ANSWERS-Thin layer of tissues between the nail plate and nail bed
Eggshell nails - CORRECT ANSWERS-Noticeably thin, white nail plates that are more flexible
than normal and can curve over the free edge.
Hyponychium - CORRECT ANSWERS-Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the
fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate.
Lateral nail fold - CORRECT ANSWERS-The fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail
, Matrix - CORRECT ANSWERS-An area where the nail plate cells are formed
Extensor - CORRECT ANSWERS-A muscle that straightens the wrist, hand, and fingers to form
a straight line.
extensor digitorum longus - CORRECT ANSWERS-A muscle that bends the foot up and extends
the toes
Flexor - CORRECT ANSWERS-An extensor muscle of the wrist involved involved in flexing the
wrist
Histology - CORRECT ANSWERS-the study of tiny structures found in living tissues
integumentary system - CORRECT ANSWERS-The skin and it's accessory organs. Such as the
oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails.
Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWERS-the chemical processes that occur within a living organism
in order to maintain life.
Metacarpos - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bones of the palm and the hand; parts of the hand
containing five bones between the carpus and phalanges
Muscle tissue - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tissue that contracts and moves various parts of the
body
Myology - CORRECT ANSWERS-The study of nature, structure, function, and diseases of the
muscles.
Nonstrained muscle - CORRECT ANSWERS-These muscles are found in the internal organs of
the body, such as the digestive or respiratory systems
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED REAL EXAM CONTENT & 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
sebaceous glands - CORRECT ANSWERS-oil glands
stratum germinativum - CORRECT ANSWERS-Basal layer, deepest, live layer of the epidermis
stratum granulosum - CORRECT ANSWERS-granular layer of the epidermis
stratum lucidum - CORRECT ANSWERS-Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the
stratum corneum.
stratum spinosum - CORRECT ANSWERS-Spiny layer just above basal layer
Tinea pedis - CORRECT ANSWERS-athlete's foot
Verruca - CORRECT ANSWERS-wart
Bed epithelium - CORRECT ANSWERS-Thin layer of tissues between the nail plate and nail bed
Eggshell nails - CORRECT ANSWERS-Noticeably thin, white nail plates that are more flexible
than normal and can curve over the free edge.
Hyponychium - CORRECT ANSWERS-Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the
fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate.
Lateral nail fold - CORRECT ANSWERS-The fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail
, Matrix - CORRECT ANSWERS-An area where the nail plate cells are formed
Extensor - CORRECT ANSWERS-A muscle that straightens the wrist, hand, and fingers to form
a straight line.
extensor digitorum longus - CORRECT ANSWERS-A muscle that bends the foot up and extends
the toes
Flexor - CORRECT ANSWERS-An extensor muscle of the wrist involved involved in flexing the
wrist
Histology - CORRECT ANSWERS-the study of tiny structures found in living tissues
integumentary system - CORRECT ANSWERS-The skin and it's accessory organs. Such as the
oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails.
Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWERS-the chemical processes that occur within a living organism
in order to maintain life.
Metacarpos - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bones of the palm and the hand; parts of the hand
containing five bones between the carpus and phalanges
Muscle tissue - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tissue that contracts and moves various parts of the
body
Myology - CORRECT ANSWERS-The study of nature, structure, function, and diseases of the
muscles.
Nonstrained muscle - CORRECT ANSWERS-These muscles are found in the internal organs of
the body, such as the digestive or respiratory systems
