Milady Esthetics Chapter 10, 11, 12 Exam Review

What is NOT a method by which the body maintains thermoregulation? A. Perspiration B. Radiation C. Absorption D. Insulation

C. Absorption

What statement about acne is true? A. Acne is a skin disorder of the sudoriferous glands B. Acne is usually triggered by environmental conditions C. Acne is hereditary D. Acne only occurs during a person's teenage years

C. Acne is hereditary

What can cause skin conditions? A. Internal factors B. External factors C. Both internal and external factors D. Neither internal nor external factors

C. Both internal and external factors

What effect does nicotine have on the body? A. Dilation of the esophagus B. Erosion of the stomach lining C. Contraction of the blood vessels D. Destruction of the salivary glands

C. Contraction of the blood vessels

What color is eumelanin? A. Red/yellow B. Green/blue C. Dark brown/black D. Gray/white

C. Dark brown/black

What causes the itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis? A. Melanin B. Adrenaline C. Histamines D. Leukocytes

C. Histamines

What statement about UVB radiation is true? A. It has longer wavelengths than UVA radiation B. It penetrates the skin deeper than UVA radiation C. It has more energy than UVA radiation D. It is used in tanning beds

C. It has more energy than UVA radiation

What is a potential side effect of using tretinoin (Retin-A)? A. Increased oiliness B. Birth defects C. Photosensitivity D. Depression

C. Photosensitivity

Where do steatomas usually appear? A. Face, neck, chest B. Shoulders, back, chest C. Scalp, neck, back D. Arms, legs, torso

C. Scalp, neck, back

What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of skin tissue? A. Physiology B. Integumentary anatomy C. Skin histology D. Cellular biology

C. Skin histology

What is the main external cause of aging? A. Pollution B. Genetics C. Sun damage D. Free radicals

C. Sun damage

Which statement about Fitzpatrick type III skin is true? A. It is a very uncommon skin type B. People with this skin type usually have medium to heavy pigmentation. C. The hair and eye color for this skin type can vary D. It tans easily and may never burn

C. The hair and eye color for this skin type can vary

What skin type on the Glogau scale shows wrinkles at rest and is specific to people in their 40s and 50s? A. Type I B. Type II C. Type III D. Type IV

C. Type III

What percentage of hair is comprised of hard keratin? A. 15% B. 30% C. 60% D. 90%

D. 90%

What beverage can cause dehydrated skin? A. Orange juice B. Water C. Milk D. Coffee

D. Coffee

What is NOT a recommended habit for maintaining healthy skin? A. Exercise regularly B. Avoid excessive alcohol C. Avoid sun exposure D. Eat foods containing preservatives

D. Eat foods containing preservatives

What grade of acne is cystic acne? A. I B. II C. III D. IV

D. IV

Where are sebaceous filaments often found? A. Chin B. Ears C. Back of the neck D. Nose

D. Nose

What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues? A. Carbohydrates B. Sugars C. Lipids D. Proteins

D. Proteins

What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis? A. Yellow B. Blue C. Green D. Red

D. Red

What is the bottom layer of the epidermis? A. Stratum spinosum B. Stratum corneum C. Stratum lucidum D. Stratum germinativum

D. Stratum germinativum

What Fitzpatrick skin type is common among people of Middle Eastern descent? A. Type I B. Type II C. Type III D. Type V

D. Type V

What is NOT an example of a food that can irritate acne? A. Apples B. Kelp C. Salt D. Cheese

A. Apples

What color pigmentation is associated with pregnancy mask? A. Brown B. Yellow C. Blue D. Red

A. Brown

What document is a record of all of your notes from the skin analysis, what you used in the treatment, and your home-care recommendations? A. Client chart B. Client release form C. Client intake form D. Client questionnaire

A. Client Chart

What stimulates melanin production? A. Exposure to sunlight B. Antibiotics C. Lotions and creams containing vitamin E D. Foods that are high in protein

A. Exposure to sunlight

Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin? A. Lack of lipids B. Excess of lipids C. Lack of water D. Excess of water

A. Lack of lipids

What Rubin classification includes superficial pigment and changes in the epidermis? A. Level 1 B. Level 2 C. Level 3 D. Level 4

A. Level 1

What skin type is indicated by larger, visible follicles over most of the face? A. Oily B. Dry C. Normal D. Combination

A. Oily

Where do phytoestrogens come from? A. Plants B. Animals other than humans C. Humans D. Minerals

A. Plants

What type of lesions are lesions in the early stages of development or change? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. Vascular

A. Primary

What type of glands secrete oil? A. Sebaceous B. Sudoriferous C. Adrenal D. Necrotic

A. Sebaceous

What is NOT a focus of a skin analysis? A. Skin care products the client uses at home B. Client's skin type C. Any skin conditions the client has D. Visible appearance of the client's skin

A. Skin care products the client uses at home

Which layer of the epidermis is known as the grainy cells? A. Stratum granulosum B. Stratum spinosum C. Stratum germinativum D. Stratum corneum

A. Stratum granulosum

What condition is characterized by redness and distended capillaries caused by a weakening of the capillary walls? A. Telangiectasia B. Dehydration C. Erythema D. Milia

A. Telangiectasia

What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate? A. 14 days B. 28 days C. 36 days D. 82 days

B. 28 days

What body system do vascular lesions involve? A. Respiratory B. Circulatory C. Endocrine D. Nervous

B. Circulatory

What does adrenaline help the body to do? A. Regulate its temperature B. Cope with stressful events C. Fall asleep D. Digest food

B. Cope with stressful events

What term refers to the strength/intensity of sunlight exposure? A. Purity B. Dosage C. Extrinsic D. Intrinsic

B. Dosage

What type of treatments are contraindicated for clients with epilepsy? A. Waxing and exfoliating B. Electrotherapy and phototherapy C. Extracting and waxing D. Peels and exfoliating

B. Electrotherapy and phototherapy

What term refers to oiliness of the skin? A. Comedone B. Hyperkeratinization C. Asphyxia D. Seborrhea

B. Hyperkeratinization

How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions? A. Every 6 months B. Once a year C. Every other year D. Every 3 to 5 years

B. Once a year

What type of lesions change the structure of tissues and organs? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. Vascular

B. Secondary

What type of skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness? A. Oily B. Sensitive C. Combinaion D. Dry

B. Sensitive

What is a characteristic of healthy skin? A. Rough B. Slightly acidic C. Dry D. Brittle

B. Slightly acidic

What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders? A. Smoking B. Sun exposure C. Diet high in fat D. Diet low in protein

B. Sun exposure

What is NOT a function of lymph? A. Bathing the skin cells B. Supplying nutrients to the skin C. Performing immune functions D. Removing toxins and cellular waste

B. Supplying nutrients to the skin

What type of ultraviolet radiation is known as the burning rays? A. UVA B. UVB C. UVC D. UVD

B. UVB

What is NOT one of the most common skin conditions estheticians see today? A. Adult acne B. Vitiligo C. Problems from hormonal fluctuations D. Actinic aging

B. Vitiligo

What SPF is recommended when selecting sunscreen? A. 8 B. 15 C. 30 D. 45

C. 30