Name That Nerve
Which cranial nerve is the chief motor nerve of the face?
7th, facial nerve
Which layer of the epidermis sheds?
Stratum corneum
Goosebumps help with which skin function?
Heat regulation
A client jumps when a cold product touches her face. Which kind of nerves fired?
Sensory nerves
Which cranial nerve is the chief sensory nerve of the face?
5th, trigeminal nerve
Which layer is found mainly on the palms and soles?
Stratum lucidum
Which glands secrete sebum?
Sebaceous (oil) glands
A client arrives late and stressed. Which division of the autonomic system is active?
Sympathetic (fight-or-flight)
Which nerve do we work over during neck and shoulder massage?
11th, accessory nerve
In which layer do new skin cells form and melanocytes live?
Stratum basale (germinativum)
Name two skin structures controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
Any two: sweat glands, arrector pili muscles, blood vessels
A client says one side of her face suddenly droops. What do you do?
Do not treat; refer her to a physician right away, since this is outside an esthetician's scope