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The process of using a Galvanic current to force a water-based soluble solution into the skin:
a) microdermabrasion b) chemical peels c) light therapy d) iontophoresis
iontophoresis
Lymph is a clear, ___________ fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system:
a) very red b) non-white c) slightly yellow d) deep blue
slightly yellow
Microcurrents are low level electrical currents that are similar to the electrical currents produced by:
a) electrical equipment b) the human body c) weather d) water
the human body
Keratinization is most active in this layer, as the cells are forced upward and flatten due to the
introduction of the protein, keratin:
a) stratum lucidum b) stratum granulosum c) stratum corneum d) stratum germinativum
stratum granulosum
An example of a non-striated involuntary muscle:
a) arm muscle b) forehead muscle c) corrugated muscle d) stomach muscle
stomach muscle
___________ is thickened or hardened areas of skin caused by friction:
a) Keratoma b) Verruca c) Mole d) Nevus
Keratoma
The lymphatic / immune system develops:
a) nutrients b) cells c) immunities d) pathogens
immunities
The process by which a cell duplicates into two daughter cells:
a) mitosis b) nevus c) cancer d) skin tag
mitosis
A unit for measuring the resistance of an electric current:
a) ohm b) volt c) ampere d) amp
ohm
These nerve fibers carry messages to the brain and/or spinal cord to produce movement:
a) motor b) secretory c) sensory d) mixed
motor
The ___________ is comprised of skin and serves as a protective covering:
a) nervous system b) integumentary system c) circulatory system d) excretory system
integumentary system
A discoloration that is normally flat, small and can vary in color, shapes and size:
a) melanin b) macule c) tumor d) vesicle
macule
Miliaria rubra is also known as:
a) prickly heat b) heat rash c) birthmark d) both a and b
both a and b
This system supports the skeletal system:
a) circulatory b) digestive c) endocrine d) muscular
muscular
The pore of an open comedone appears ___________ due to the sebum being exposed to the environment:
a) white b) black c) red d) clear
black
Lesions are grouped into which categories:
a) temporary and permanent b) primary and secondary c) acute and chronic d) superficial and severe
primary and secondary
A dark pigmented tumor typically associated with skin cancer:
a) macule b) melanoma c) leukoderma d) impetigo
melanoma
Less than 1/1000 of an ampere, a common strength used in facials, is known as:
a) watt b) milliampere c) kilowatt d) volt
milliampere
The Nervous System is comprised of:
a) stomach, intestines, mouth and glands b) kidney, liver, skin, large intestines and lungs c) brain, spinal cord and nerves d) blood, blood vessels and the heart
brain, spinal cord and nerves
Separate body structures that perform a specific function; lungs are an example:
a) cells b) tissues c) organs d) system
organs
Leukoderma is a skin disorder characterized by:
a) dark patches b) light patches c) brown patches d) red patches
light patches
The most dangerous form of skin cancer is:
a) malignant melanoma b) basal cell carcinoma c) squamous cell carcinoma d) non-melanoma carcinoma
malignant melanoma
Small, white keratin-filled bumps or cysts that are enclosed within the epidermis:
a) milia b) comedones c) blackheads d) dry skin
milia
Neurology is the scientific study of the:
a) nervous system b) muscular system c) skeletal system d) circulatory system
nervous system
The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body burns energy, makes proteins and:
a) regulates the body temperature b) regulates growth and reproduction c) releases hormones in response to stress d) controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones
controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones