Chapter 10 Esthetics, Milady's Study Guide

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A primary physiological benefit of massage is that it decreases circulation, helping clients to relax.

False

Collagen and elastin are more widely spaced in the reticular layer than in the papillary layer.

False

The body protects itself from the cold by dilating the blood vessels and increasing blow flow.

False

The liver is the largest organ of the body.

False

The nail plate contains numerous nerves and blood vessels.

False

Triglycerides, ceramides, waxes, and fatty acids are made in the stratum germinativum.

False

elastin and collagen are easily replaced by the body.

False

the hypodermis increases and thickens with age.

False

Anything that causes a rise in blood sugar results in information on a cellular level.

True

Blood vessels, sweat glands, and sensory nerves are located in the dermis.

True

Comedones are formed when the ducts of the sebaceous glands become clogged.

True

Damage to the DNA triggers melanocytes stimulating hormones to produce melanin.

True

Estheticians are licensed to work only on the epidermis unless they are working with licensed medical practitioner.

True

Estrogen is present in both men and women.

True

Hair is an appendage of skin.

True

It is important for an esthetician to consider how the skin cell layers function before choosing ingredients and treatments for clients.

True

Oxidation causes by free radicals continues in a chain reaction that can oxidize millions of other compounds.

True

The functions, layers, and anatomy of the skin are the foundation estheticians need to learn before caring for the skin.

True

UVA rays are more prevalent that UVB rays.

True

sudoriferous gland help to regulate body temperature by excreting sweat.

True

Proteins

What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissue?

Dark brown to black

What color is eumelanin?

Contraction of the blood vessels

What effect does nicotine have on the body?

Slightly acidic

What is a characteristic of healthy skin?

Supplying nutrients to the skin

What is not a function of lymph?

Absorption

What is not a method by which the body maintains thermoregulation?

28 days

What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate?

Stratum germinativum

What is the bottom layer of the epidermis?

90%

What percentage of hair is comprised of hard keratin?

Exposure to sunlight

What stimulates melanin production?

Skin histology

What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue?

Sebaceous

What type of glands secrete oil?

UVB

What type of ultraviolet radiation is known as the burning rays?

Plants

Where do phytoestrogens come from?

stratum granulosum

Which layer of the epidermis is known as the grainy cells?


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