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NACC EXAM Physiology and Histology of the Skin, D&D, Facial Machinery | 226 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

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NACC EXAM Physiology and Histology of the Skin,
D&D, Facial Machinery | 226 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

largest organ of the body - ANSWER skin


The barrier function of the skin includes - ANSWER acid mantle


hydro - ANSWER water


two layers or sections of the skin - ANSWER epidermis and dermis


Approximately what percentage of water is in healthy skin - ANSWER 50-70%


Keratin and intercellular lipids are formed in the - ANSWER stratum
granulosum


Which layer of the skin produces melanin - ANSWER stratum germinativum


The junction where the dermis connects to the epidermis is called: - ANSWER
epidermal-dermal junction


_____ aid in the production of collagen and elastin. - ANSWER Fibroblasts

,Subcutis or _____ tissue is found below the reticular layer. - ANSWER apidose


Identify the slender outgrowth of the scalp. - ANSWER hair


Which fibers stimulate the arrector pili muscles? - ANSWER motor nerves


cells in the basal layer that produce pigment granules - ANSWER melanocytes


The _____ glands excrete sweat. - ANSWER sudoriferous


What do cells need in order to survive? - ANSWER nourishment, to proliferate,
and protection


phospholipids, glycolipids, cholesterol, trigylcerides, squalene, and waxes -
ANSWER AKA lipids


_____ of cells are replaced by the body on a daily basis - ANSWER Billions


Atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons are called - ANSWER free radicals


True or false: Natural antioxidants are found in the skin. - ANSWER true


Which of the following causes premature aging of the skin? - ANSWER
smoking, tanning, drugs, alchol

, Identify the greatest aging effect on the skin: - ANSWER UV rays


_____ are called the burning rays. - ANSWER UVB


In order to block UVA and UVB rays, sunscreens must be: - ANSWER broad
spectrum


Estrogen protects the skin by: - ANSWER being anti-inflammatory, repairing
skin tissue, and having antioxidant properties


An esthetician's primary role is to _____ and nourish the skin. - ANSWER
preserve, protect


What is the average square footage and weight of an adult's skin? - ANSWER
22 sq ft; 8-10 lbs


What does TEWL stand for? - ANSWER transepidermal water loss


The most amazing feature of the skin is its ability to: - ANSWER heal itself


Which glands excrete perspiration and detoxify the body? - ANSWER
sudoriferous


Skin absorbs______ and expels_____ - ANSWER oxygen, carbon dioxide

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