Integumentary
The integumentary system is composed primarily of which two main components?
A. Skin and its appendages (hair, nails, glands)
B. Skin and bones
C. Hair and the nervous system
D. Nails and muscles
A. Skin and its appendages (hair, nails, glands)
The endocrine system influences the growth of hair, nails, and skin primarily through:
A. Digestive enzymes
B. Hormone secretion
C. Blood oxygen levels
D. Nutrient absorption
B. Hormone secretion
The circulatory system performs what primary function in cosmetology relevance?
A. Distributes oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste
B. Produces keratin for skin
C. Absorbs nutrients in the stomach
D. Stores calcium for bones
A. Distributes oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for nutrient absorption?
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Esophagus
B. Small intestine
The primary function of the integumentary system is to:
A. Control body temperature only
B. Protect the body from injury and infection
C. Produce hormones for metabolism
D. Aid in digestion and circulation
B. Protect the body from injury and infection
Which endocrine gland regulates the body’s metabolism and affects hair texture and growth?
A. Thyroid gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Pancreas
D. Parathyroid gland
A. Thyroid gland
The heart is composed of which type of muscle tissue?
A. Smooth
B. Voluntary
C. Cardiac
D. Skeletal
C. Cardiac
How does the digestive system support healthy skin, hair, and nails?
A. By filtering toxins through the epidermis
B. By providing nutrients and vitamins absorbed from food
C. By producing hormones for keratin growth
D. By controlling oil production
B. By providing nutrients and vitamins absorbed from food
Which layer of the skin contains melanocytes, responsible for skin color?
A. Stratum corneum
B. Stratum granulosum
C. Stratum germinativum (basal cell layer)
D. Dermis
C. Stratum germinativum (basal cell layer)
A client with an overactive thyroid may exhibit which of the following characteristics?
A. Dry skin and hair loss
B. Thin, fine hair and increased perspiration
C. Thickened nails
D. Slowed circulation
B. Thin, fine hair and increased perspiration
Which component of the blood is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body’s cells?
A. White blood cells
B. Platelets
C. Plasma
D. Red blood cells
D. Red blood cells
The liver aids in cosmetology-related wellness because it:
A. Filters toxins that could affect skin clarity
B. Produces keratin for hair
C. Pumps oxygen into the blood
D. Stimulates pigment formation
A. Filters toxins that could affect skin clarity
What role does the circulatory system play during a facial massage?
A. Restricts nutrient flow to the skin
B. Increases blood flow, bringing oxygen and nutrients to skin cells
C. Slows lymphatic drainage
D. Stimulates gland overproduction
B. Increases blood flow, bringing oxygen and nutrients to skin cells
The epidermis is primarily composed of:
A. Connective tissue and nerves
B. Fat and muscle fibers
C. Keratinized epithelial cells
D. Collagen and elastin only
C. Keratinized epithelial cells
Which gland of the endocrine system is often referred to as the “master gland”?
A. Thyroid gland
B. Pituitary gland
C. Pineal gland
D. Adrenal gland
B. Pituitary gland
Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
A. Veins
B. Arteries
C. Capillaries
D. Venules
B. Arteries
Which endocrine glands produce adrenaline, a hormone that increases heart rate and blood flow?
A. Pituitary glands
B. Adrenal glands
C. Thyroid glands
D. Pancreatic glands
B. Adrenal glands
The dermis contains structures responsible for:
A. Pigment production
B. Oil and sweat secretion, sensory receptors, and blood supply
C. Fat storage only
D. Only nail growth
B. Oil and sweat secretion, sensory receptors, and blood supply
Poor blood circulation in the scalp can result in:
A. Increased hair growth
B. Dry scalp and slower follicle activity
C. Overactive sebaceous glands
D. Faster nail growth
B. Dry scalp and slower follicle activity
A cosmetologist observing a client’s skin color, temperature, or nail bed appearance is indirectly assessing which two systems?
A. Digestive and endocrine
B. Circulatory and integumentary
C. Muscular and skeletal
D. Nervous and respiratory
B. Circulatory and integumentary