Cosmetology Ch. 15

The pH of the acid mantle for most people is:

4.5-5.5

The skin has how many basic functions?

6

A cyst is defined by which of the following descriptions?

Abnormal membranous sac

Massage should NOT be performed when:

Abrasions are present

The term used to identify conditions that are brief and severe is known as:

Acute

A congenital failure of the skin to form melanin pigment is known as:

Albinism

The lack of perspiration caused by fever or disease is known as:

Anhidrosis

A condition characterized by dry, scaly skin caused by a decreased production of sebum is called:

Asteatosis

Which of the following is NOT a type of facial mask?

Astringent

Masses of sebum trapped in the hair follicle are known as comedies or which of the following?

Blackheads

What sebaceous gland disorder appears in the dermis and the epidermis and is caused by an acute bacterial infection?

Boils

Which of the following is the term used for foul-smelling perspiration?

Bromidrosis

Which of the following describes a thickening of the epidermis from pressure and friction applied to the skin?

Callus

Which of the following is NOT one 5 basic movements of massage?

Cleansing

Hue is another time for which of the following terms?

Color

The most common skin type is:

Combination

Which type of tissue makes up the dermis?

Connective

A disease that spreads by personal contact is known as:

Contagious

Which of the following statements is NOT true about dark skin?

Contains more melanocytes

The dried remains of an oozing sore are known as:

Crusts

What is called when you have an allergic reaction to cosmetics or chemicals?

Dermatitis Venenata

Treatment for secondary skin lesions needs to be performed by a medical doctor or which of the following?

Dermatologist

What is the technical name for the study of the skin, including its structure, function, diseases and treatment?

Dermatology

The effects of the skins aging process can be seen in the:

Dermis

Which layer of the skin contains collagen protein and elastic fibers that help give the skin its elasticity and pliability?

Dermis

Which part of the skin is often referred to as "true skin"?

Dermis

Which face shape is characterized by a narrow forehead and jaw area with predominant width in the cheekbone area?

Diamond

Which type of skin is NOT prone to acne?

Dry

Which of the following glands regulate body temp?

Eccrine

Which of the following massage movements involves a light, gentle stroking or circular motion?

Effleurage

All of the following are examples of duct glands EXCEPT:

Endocrine

Which of the following skin layers does NOT contain blood vessels?

Epidermis

Which of the following terms is the outermost layer of the skin?

Epidermis

What is the technical term for the study of the cause of disease?

Etiology

Herpes Simplex is the technical name for which of the following conditions?

Fever blister

Which of the following secondary lesions are cracks in the skin?

Fissures

Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are:

Frequent and habitual

Which of the following massage manipulations is a circular or wringing movement usually carried out with the fingertips or palms of the hand?

Friction

What is a major function of the sudoriferous gland?

Help to regulate body temp

Which of the following symptoms is NOT considered subjective?

Inflammation

Which body system is made up of the skin and its layers?

Integumentary

The conversion of living cells into dead protein cells is called?

Kertinization

Which of the following permanent hair removal methods used wavelengths of light to penetrate and diminish or destroy hair bulbs?

Laser

Abnormal changes in the structure of organs or tissues are called primary, secondary, and tertiary:

Lesions

Which of the following products is used to complete the balance of color in makeup application?

Lipstick

Which of the following areas is a salon professional NOT licensed to massage?

Lower back

Which of the following terms is NOT a function of the skin?

Lymph production

A freckle is a type of:

Macule

All of the following statements are true about paraffin masks EXCEPT:

Made from clay, sand, zinc oxide or mud

Which term is used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis?

Melanoderma

Accumulations of hardened sebum beneath the skin are called whiteheads or:

Milia

All of the following secondary skin lesions are considered hypertrophied (new growth) EXCEPT a:

Nevus

What is another name for a stain in the skin caused by the dilation of the small blood vessels which is also known as a birthmark?

Nevus

The least common skin type is:

Normal

Which of the following terms is used for symptoms that are visible?

Objective

A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called:

Osoriasis

Which layer of the skin is known as the epidermis?

Outer

Most corrective makeup and contouring techniques are done to help the face to appear as what shape?

Oval

Electricity is required for which of the following procedures?

Permanent hair removal

A light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles is known as which of the following massage movements?

Petrissage

The small openings of the sweat glans in the skin are called:

Pores

The sudoriferous glands function to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Produce oils

Anticipating the most probable course a disease may follow is known as:

Prognosis

Functions of the skin include regulation of the body temp, respiration and:

Protection

The subcutaneous tissue includes all of the following functions EXCEPT:

Protein digestion

Which of the following is NOT true about the acid mantle?

Provides a protective cushion for the skin

Which of the following secondary lesions are shedding dead cells of the uppermost layer of the epidermis?

Scales

The lesion found following the healing of an injury is called a:

Scar

Most skin problems are caused by the:

Sebaceous glands

Which disorder is caused by excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands?

Seborrhea

Which of the following terms is NOT a disorder of the sudoriferous glands?

Seborrhea

Which of the following organs is considered to be the largest of the human body?

Skin

The subcutaneous layer contains all of the following EXCEPT:

Stratum corneum

Which of the following skin layers is the toughest and is composed of keratin layers?

Stratum corneum

In which layer of the epidermis does mitosis or replacement of the skin take place?

Stratum germinativum

Melanocytes start out in which of the following layers of the epidermis?

Stratum germinativum

In which layer do the cells become more regularly shaped and look like tiny granules?

Stratum granulosum

The soles of the feet and the palms of the hand are the only places where which layer of the skin is found?

Stratum lucidum

Which of the following layers of cells is NOT part of the epidermis?

Subcutaneous layer

Which part of the skin is composed of fatty and loose connective tissue?

Subcutaneous layer

Which of the following structures is a protective cushion for the skin?

Subcutaneous tissue

The papillary canal takes oil (sebum) to the:

Surface of the skin

Sudoriferous glands produce which of the following?

Sweat

Which of the following statements is true of melanin?

Tans the skin

Which of the following massage movements is a light tapping or slapping movement applied with the fingertips?

Tapotement

Which of the following massage movements should NOT be used if the client needs soothing?

Tapotement

All of the following statements describe the cells in the stratum granulosum, EXCEPT:

They are called squamous cells

The acid mantle is a mixture of all the following EXCEPT:

Toner

The dermis is also referred to as which of the following?

True skin

All of the following are benefits of massage EXCEPT:

Weakening muscle tissue

Which of the following lesions is characterized by a solid formation above the skin, often caused by an insect but of allergic reaction?

Wheals