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what is the underlayin g or inner layer of the skin
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which layer of the epidermis form unique fingerprint and footprints and is only located on the palms of the hands the soles of the feet and the digits
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what is the underlayin g or inner layer of the skin dermis
which layer of the epidermis form unique fingerprint and footprints and is only located on the palms of the hands the soles of the feet and the digits stratum lucidum
what gives the body smoothness and contour while providing a protective cushion for the skin subcutaneous tissue /adipose
nerve fibers that end messages to the central nervous system and brain to react to heat,cold,touch,pressure and pain are called sensory nerve fibers
which nerve fibers in the skin stimulate muscles motor nerve fibers
which sentence best defines melanin these tiny grains of pigment are produced by melanocytes in the stratum germinativum
A broad-seectrum sunscreen is one that had been shown to protect against UVA and UVB radiations from the sun
which sentence best describes the difference in the functions of pheomelanin and eumelanin in the skin A person with predominantly pheomelanin tends to have rosy skin wearas a person with predominantly eumelanin tends to have cooler skin tones
which response describes a cause of wrinkles or sagging akin collagen fibers lose their strength too little sebum due to emotional stress
which two structures give the skin strength,form and flexibility collagen and elastin
what si the function of elastin it gives the skin feasibility and elasticity
what happen when clients don't use a broad-spectrum sunscreen collagen and elastin fibers will weaken and client's skin will age prematurely
what is the function of sebaceous glands to secrete oil to lubricate the skin
what is the fuction of sudoriferous glands to excrete sweat to regulate body temp and eliminate waste products
why is this client have more body sweat than usual the client is taking a new prescription drug
all of the following describes a defused mechanism the skin uses to protect the body except hair follicles pull bacteria from the surface of the skin
water loss through perspiration is an example of which of which function of the skin excretion
The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin it's functions is dermatology
the layer of skin that is seen and treated by the cosmetologist is the stratum
which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the muscle motor
what is a fibrous protein that is the principal component of hair and nails keratin
The melanin produced by the body that is red to yellow in color is pheomelanin
what helps protect sensitive cells from UV rays Melanin
all of the flowing are skin functions add necessary body weight to main good health
the fibrous protein that gives skin it's flexibility and helps skin regain it's shape after being expanded is elastin
all of the fllowing are examples of primary lessions except ucers
which sentence best describe visible difference in lesions that can be used to classify the lesion as either a primary or a secondary lesion primary lesions are different color than the surrounding skin,wheras secondary lesions have an accumulation of material of the skin surface
water is the number one nutrients of the body and composes what percentage of the body's skin 50 to 70
oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called sebaceous glands
all of the following are examples of disorders of the sudoriferous glands except acne vulgarisms
what is rosacea it appears on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing that can progress to pustular-type breakouts
how is an ulcer an example of a secondary lesion an ucler is a lesion that is raised above the surface of the surrounding skin
all of the following are examples of secondary lesions except macules
what is impetigo a contagious bacterial skin infection usually caused by staphylococcus bacteria and characterized by weeping lesions
which skin hypertropphy is characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales psoriasis
which description best matches a keratoma a small spot or blemish on the skin
which skin pigmentation change is a hormonal disorder that appears during pregnancy or with the use of birth control pills melasma
which skin hypertrophy is characterized by red patches covered with silver -white scales psoriasis
which skin pigmentation disorder is a genetic condition in which there is an absence of melanin pigment in the body including the skin hair and eye albinism
how is nerve like vitiligo nervus and vitiligo are both skin pigment disorders is genetic condition in which there is an absence of melanin pigment in the body including the skin hair and eye
all of the following contribute to acne development Except propionibacterium acne on the surface of the skin
the fllowing are all treatment for mild forms of acne except harsh facial cleanser that remove dirt,debris and oil
which type of skin cancer has a 5 year survival rate of 66 percent once the cancer reaches local lymph malignant melanoma
what characteristics can help identify a malignant melanoma black or dark brown patches other skin that may appear uneven in texture
all of the following can affect the amount of time that a sunscreen offers protection to the skin except overuse of alcoholic beverages
what is one way that sun exposure megatively affects the skin the natural weakening of collagen and elastin fibers happens at a much faster rate
all of the following are examples of extrinsic factors that influence skin aging except gravity
whicj example is an intrinsic fatcor that influence skin aging repectitive facial expressions
inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by redness dry,oil scaling,crusting is called seborrheic dermatitis
what are keratin filled csysts that are usually associacted with newborns and are commonly found around the eyes,cheeks and forehead milia
what refers to as kin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping excoriation
a small elevation on the skin that contains no fluis but may develop pus is a papule
what type of skin inflammation is caused by contact with ceratin ingredients or chemicals contact dermaitis
what is changes that occur over time in existing moles and could be indications that the mole is cancerous large,dark hairs grow out of the mole
what is a common bacterial infection of the eye conjunctivitis
what is a contagious recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores her simplex I
what is a small brown or flesh-colored out growth of the skin skin tag
between 80 and 85 percent of skin aging is caused by sun exposure
what is an allergic reaction created b y repeated exposure to a chemical or substance sensitization
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