Skin
the thickest skin is located on the:
palm of the hand and sole of the feet
what is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail?
lunula
Most cell activity take place in the:
cytoplasm
the technical term for the study of hair is called:
trichology
bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called:
nonpathogenic
what is the function of sebum?
mix with sweat to form the acid mantle
The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward to form the nail plate is called the nail:
matrix
which system is the physical foundation of the body ?
skeletal system
the papilla supplies nourishment to the:
germinal matrix
which of the following infection or diseases is caused by virus?
influenza
a secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called:
psoriasis
any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called :
onychosis
the bone located in the little finger side of the lower arm is the:
ulna
The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is known as:
arrector pili
a communicable disease refers to a disease that is:
spread from one person to another
which massage movements deeply stimulates the muscles, nerves and skin glands?
petrissage
onychia is an inflammation of the :
nail fold
the epicranius is formed by two muscles called the frontalis and the :
occipitalis
the hair growth stage when all cell division stops is called:
catagen stage
pediculosis capitis
verruca is a name given to a variety of :
warts
another term for bitten nails is:
onychophagy
which system is composed of a group specialized glands that regulate and control growth, general health and reproduction of the body?
endocrine
the medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is :
pityriasis steadoides
the body's ability to recongnize and destroy infections agents that enter it is:
immunity