Name at least 4 of the appendages of the skin and their functions:
Sebaceous gland
Sudoriferous gland
Sweat pore
Glands
Hair follicle and papilla
Define and compare both vasodilation and vasoconstriction (BONUS 100 POINTS IF YOU CATEGORIZE THESE TERMS IN REGARDS TO SHAPES):
Vasodilation: When the body gets warm and blood vessels dilate.
Vasoconstriction: When the body gets cold and blood vessels constrict to keep warmth on our essential organs.
A flat discoloration appearing on the skin's surface less than 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) with no change in texture to the skin is called a:
Macule
The skin analysis process is based on:
Look, touch, ask
Using a cool towel or mask during a facial will cause vasoconstriction to create what type of effect?
Reduce the appearance of redness
The layer of the skin that is made up of mostly collagen and elastin:
Dermis
Name the four main types of receptors in the body and their functions:
Mecano, thermo, pain and proprio. BONUS 100 POINTS IF YOU NAME THE FUNCTION THESE BELONG TO.
A solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction, is called a:
Wheals
Inflammation on the cheeks and nose in a typical "butterfly pattern" is a sign of what medical condition?
Auto Immune Disease: Bonus 100 if you can name one.
What common skin cancer tends to appear translucent, has irregular borders and tiny blood vessels running through it?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
What is the skin's first line of defense?
Acid Mantle
The two glands related to the excretion process are the apocrine and:
Eccrine
An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid or semi-solid substance is known as a(n):
Cyst
Which of the following is the number one factor in extrinsic aging?
Sun Exposure
Desquamation is the shedding, peeling or coming off in scales of which layer of the epidermis?
Stratum Corneum
What are the two primary immune cells in the epidermis?
Langerhan's cells and melanocytes
Define SHAPES:
Sensation
Heat Regulation
Absorption
Protection
Excretion
Secretion
Which skin lesion is caused by an accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis?
Vesicle
Which skin care product has a higher concentration of active ingredients than a moisturizer to target concerns like lines, wrinkles and skin texture?
A linear split/line in the epidermis or dermis that often occurs when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold and water is a(n):
Fissure
Name three factors that affect skin absorption:
- Condition of the stratum corneum
- Hydration
- Occlusion
- Oiliness
- Temperature of the skin
- Size of product molecule
What is the term that describes the absorption process that allows some molecules to pass through the skin?
Transdermal Penetration
Which secondary lesion is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore?
Crust
How long before sun exposure should a sunscreen product be applied?
15 Mins
A mechanical abrasion or injury to the epidermis, due to scratching insect bites, scabs or acne is known as a(n):
Excoriation