chapter 3
which is NOT an oil-soluble vitamin?
B
the UV energy of the sun reaches the skin in what two forms?
UVA and UVB energy
a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum is called:
a comedo
______ occurs between the skin cells through hair follicles and sebaceous glad openings
absorption
which is out of scope for a nail technician in a day spa?
advising a client to use a topical cream for toenail fungus
which of the following is a disorder in which the skin lacks melanin pigment?
albinism
an ulcer is_________
an open lesion on the skin
what does the B in ABCDE cancer checklist stand for?
boarder irregularity
the amount of water needed by an individual varies, depending on _______ and the level of daily physical activity.
body weight
which is the BEST way to avoid contact dermatitis?
by avoiding prolonged or repeated contact with ingredients that you are either allergic to or irritated by
the skin is _______-resistant and water-resistant because it is covered by sebum
chemical
what is the outermost layer of the skin?
epidermis
a ____ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
fissure
healthy skin is:
ideally fine grained
which of the following does not weaken collagen fibers?
increased moisture
the ___ is the special ingredient in polymer powders that is needed to start the chemical reaction that causes the monomer liquid to harden
initiator
as a nail technician, you should understand the underlying structure of the skin, its functions,______
its basic needs
a client has significant sun damage and is experiencing side effects of UVA ray overexposure. which side effects is the client Most likely to have?
loss of skin tone and wrinkles
to avoid allergies when working with monomer liquids or UV gels, you should never ____your own products blends.
mix
a client with _____ should not be referred to a physician
nevus
blood supplies _____ to the skin
nutrients and oxygen
allergic reactions are not likely to occur_____
on the nail technicians elbow
excessive intake of alcohol______
over dilates the blood vessels
which is not related to the skins function of secretion?
perspiration
a nevus is a____
pimple
which is Not a legal aspect of a nail technicians job?
prescribing
the principal functions of the skin are sensation, heat regulation, excretion, absorption, secretion, and _______
protection
which of these terms refers to a greatly increased or exaggerated allergic sensitivity to products?
sensitization
a 28-yr-old woman is told by her doctors that she has significant damage to her skin due to harmful UV rays. she also has a history of allergic reaction to environmental pollutants and has been diagnosed multiple times with abnormal skin conditions caused by viruses. which layer of the epidermis is MOST responsible for these concerns?
stratum corneum
the ___ is the clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface
stratum lucidum
a majority of scientists believe that most signs of skin aging under the age of 50 are caused by
sun exposure
ideally, the nutrients our bodies need for proper functioning musts come primarily from:
the foods we eat
if a product is applied too____ or too _____, the UV gel may cure improperly
thick;wet
a client makes an appointment with a cosmetologist for beauty services. which beauty product that the clients uses is MOST important for the cosmetologist to know about prior to preforming services?
topical retin A (prescription strength Vitamin A) cream
what kind of medications can penetrate through follicles and layers of skin to deliver drugs into our body?
transdermal
which vitamins are MOST important to have in your diet of your goal is healing the skin around a large abrasion received in a bicycle accident?
vitamins A,C, D, K, and E
is had been estimated the heredity may be responsible for only____ of the factors that determine how skin ages.
15%
there are _____ primary functions of the skin.
6
which vitamin supports the overall health of the skin and aids in the health, function, and repair of skin cells?
A
vitamin ____ promotes the production of collagen in the skins dermal tissues
C
