Welcome to your Skin Histology
Sweat glands, oil glands, nails and hair are all:
When hardened sebum from a comedo turns black from being exposed to the environment, it:
The technical term for __________ is Lentigines
How many times thicker is the dermis than the epidermis?
An abnormal growth of tissue that serves no physiological function; resulting from uncontrolled progressive multiplication of cells which can vary in shape, size and hue is a:
The _______ is the uppermost layer of the dermis
In which layer of the skin does cell division continuously occur?
Which of the following are types of lesions?
Abnormal pigmentation can be brought about by:
_________ is a factor partially responsible for skin nourishment
__________ is the scientific study of the skin
What do the sebaceous glands secrete onto the surface of the skin?
Secondary lesions always develop:
Masses of sebum trapped in the hair follicle are:
A/an __________ is a loss of skin due to scratching or picking off the superficial layer of the skin
_________ are the main contributors to the solidity of the dermis
A steatoma can be formed from:
Which type of tissue is the dermis composed of?
The reason drugs, alcohol and tobacco adversely affect the skin is because they tend to interfere with the body's intake of:
The subcutaneous layer includes:
What is a malignant tumor of epithelial tissue?
Skin sagging and wrinkling is caused by _______ becoming weak
When the skin responds to stimuli such as ________ it is acting as a sensory organ
Which of the following are examples of sebaceous gland disorders?
When the surrounding air is excessively _________ the skin's moisture content is lost more rapidly
Subcutaneous tissue is mostly:
Herpes Zoster is a painful disease that:
Moles, chloasma and tanned skin are all examples of:
Primary lesions can include which of the following?
___________ weaken at a faster rate when skin is exposed frequently to UV rays
What are the two main divisions of the skin?
Sudoriferous glands are also know as:
___________ percent of aging is caused by the sun's rays
_________ occur when serum and pus are mixed with epidermis flakes
The lack of perspiration which can be caused by fever or disease is known as:
In healthy individuals, the color of skin is mostly determined by:
Which of the following is NOT true when the skin is exposed to ultra violet rays?
Which of the following is not prone to acne?
Whenever a lesion expands into the dermis or deeper than the dermis and results in a slightly raised mark - one has what is known as:
The spiny layer of the epidermis is also known as:
_____________ regulate the excretion of perspiration and the flow of sebum
__________ is another name for scar
The layer of the epidermis where cells with visible granules die and move to the surface is called:
Which is true regarding the epidermis?
__________ is caused by a fungus
The skin excretes ________ and therefore the skin is an excretory organ
The epidermis layer doesn't have:
Deep wrinkles in the skin:
Visible indications of aging skin are brought on by variable factor such as:
The dead, shedding cells of the uppermost layer of the epidermis are known as:
__________ is a generic term for chronic and lengthy inflammation conditions of the skin of unknown cause; particularly with gesticulation in the acute stages
________ aggravate/s rosacea
A basic function of the skin is to:
________ is a skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and trunk causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin. It particularly affects the sebum-gland rich areas of skin
What does the papillary canal secrete onto the surface of the skin?
_______ are benign, keratin-filled cyst that appear just under the epidermis; are commonly associated with newborn babies, but appear on people of all ages
The nerves that carry impulses from the brain to the arrector pili muscles are:
Nerve endings that register sensations such as pressure, heat cold and pain are housed in the ______ of the dermis
_________ is a disorder of the sudoriferous glands
Some barbers may be susceptible to an allergic reaction to certain tints or chemicals; this is known as:
Which of the following are sac-like glands attached to hair follicles?
The dead cells that form over a wound or blemish during the healing process are known as:
Which of the following is something a naves is NOT?
Which of the following insulates the human body?
Melanocytes located in the germinativum layer of the skin's epidermis produce a complex protein called:
__________ refers to skin inflammation
________ is commonly called a callus, but it grows inward it is known as a corn
A blister which contains clear fluid is known as a:
