CIDESCO SKIN/DERMATOLOGY
PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What is the layer of the epidermis where the cells are fully keratinised? - ANS Stratum
corneum.
What is the dark pigment found in the epidermis of skin? - ANS Melanin.
From where does a nail grow? - ANS The matrix.
What is the resting stage of the hair growth cycle called? - ANS Telogen.
Why is maintaining the acidity of the skin necessary? - ANS To prevent bacteria attacking the
skin.
What is the main effect of sweating? - ANS To lower body temperature.
What does the skin act as due to the presence of nerve endings? - ANS A sensory organ.
Give an example of a bacterial skin disease. - ANS Boils.
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PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What is the layer of the epidermis where the cells are fully keratinised? - ANS Stratum
corneum.
What is the dark pigment found in the epidermis of skin? - ANS Melanin.
From where does a nail grow? - ANS The matrix.
What is the resting stage of the hair growth cycle called? - ANS Telogen.
Why is maintaining the acidity of the skin necessary? - ANS To prevent bacteria attacking the
skin.
What is the main effect of sweating? - ANS To lower body temperature.
What does the skin act as due to the presence of nerve endings? - ANS A sensory organ.
Give an example of a bacterial skin disease. - ANS Boils.
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