physiology & histology
The basic material and building blocks of tissues
Proteins
Lesions in early stages
Primary lesions
Biggest cause of pigmentation disorders
Sun exposure
What is not a function of lymph?
A. Bathing skin cells
B. Supplying nutrients to the skin
Supplying nutrients to the skin
What is the average skin cell turnover rate?
28 days
What grade is cystic acne?
GRADE 4 (IV)
What type of ultraviolet radiation is known as the “burning” rays?
UVB
What percentage of hair is made up of keratin?
60 or 90
90
What type of glands secrete oil?
Sebaceous gland
Which is true:
Acne is hereditary
Acne only occurs in your teens
Acne is hereditary
What stimulates melanin production?
Sun Exposure
Where do phytoestrogens come from?
Plants
Healthy skin is :
A, slightly acidic
B. Rough
Slightly acidic
What food will NOT irritate acne?
Apples or cheese
Apples
What color is associated with pregnancy mask?
Brown
what causes the itchy feeling that accompanies contact dermatitis?
Histamines
What layer of the skin is known as the “grainy cells?”
Stratum Granulosum
Where are sebaceous filaments found?
Scalp, neck, back
How often should you visit a physician for cancerous lesions?
Once a year
What effect does Nicotine have on the body?
Contraction of the blood vessels