Scramble 1
The study of the skin, its structure, functions, diseases and treatment is known as:
dermatology
The thickest skin is located on the:
palms of hands and soles of feet
If the nail professional sees something on the client's skin that looks irregular, they should:
refer client to a medical professional
The reaction to a sensation such as heat or pain is known as a(n):
reflex
In the ABCDEs of skin cancer, what does the letter "D" represent?
diameter
On what area of the body would you NOT find any sebaceous glands?
on the palms of hands and soles of feet
What is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail?
lunula
Which nail structure consists of nerves and blood vessels that supply moisture and nourishment to the nail plate?
nail bed
The thin, pliable, colorless layer of non-living tissue that attaches to the nail plate is known as the:
cuticle
The 2 types of UV (ultraviolet) rays that sunscreen helps to protect skin against are:
UVA and UVB
A nodule is an example of which type of primary skin lesion?
tumor
The nail matrix creates nail cells that harden and flatten as they move outward to form the:
nail plate
The acid mantle keeps the surface of the skin slightly acidic, which helps:
prevent bacteria from entering the body
Another term for tinea pedis is:
athlete's foot
What layer of the skin does not contain any blood vessels?
epidermis
The nail sidewalls or perionychium are also known as the:
lateral nail folds
The medical term for ringworm is:
tinea
The nail bed is attached to the bone by specialized:
ligaments
The job of the proximal nail fold is to:
protect the nail matrix
A 2nd-degree burn is an example of what type of primary skin lesion?
bulla
Melanocytes are the melanin-producing cells found in the skin layer called the:
stratum basale
A birthmark is an example of what type of pigmentation abnormality?
nevus
What skin function eliminates sweat, salt, wastes and toxins from the body?
excretion
Oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment are characteristics of:
vitiligo
The length of what nail structure determines the thinness or thickness of the nail plate?
nail matrix