Nerves & Skin Functions

Name That Nerve

100

Which cranial nerve is the chief motor nerve of the face?

7th, facial nerve

200

Which cranial nerve is the chief sensory nerve of the face?

5th, trigeminal nerve

300

Which nerve do we work over during neck and shoulder massage?

11th, accessory nerve

Layer Up

100

Which layer of the epidermis sheds?

Stratum corneum

200

Which layer is found mainly on the palms and soles?

Stratum lucidum

300

In which layer do new skin cells form and melanocytes live?

Stratum basale (germinativum)

Skin's Job

100

Goosebumps help with which skin function?

Heat regulation

200

Which glands secrete sebum?

Sebaceous (oil) glands

300

Name two skin structures controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Any two: sweat glands, arrector pili muscles, blood vessels

Client Scenarios

100

A client jumps when a cold product touches her face. Which kind of nerves fired?

Sensory nerves

200

A client arrives late and stressed. Which division of the autonomic system is active?

Sympathetic (fight-or-flight)

300

A client says one side of her face suddenly droops. What do you do?

Do not treat; refer her to a physician right away, since this is outside an esthetician's scope