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Cosmetology 15: Study of Skin

Chapter 15

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following structures is the largest organ of the human body.

A

Liver

B

Stomach

C

The Brain

D

Skin

Question 2 of 20

Functions of the skin include regulation of the body temperature and:

A

Reproduction

B

Protection

C

Digestion

D

Circulation

Question 3 of 20

Which system of the body is made up of the skin and it's layers?

A

Excretory

B

Respiratory

C

Sensation

D

Integumentary

Question 4 of 20

What is the technical name for the study of the skin, including it's structure, functions, diseases, and treatments?

A

Etiology

B

Anatomy

C

Pathology

D

Dermatology

Question 5 of 20

The outer protective layer of the skin is known as the:

A

Dermis

B

Adipose

C

Epidermis

D

Corium

Question 6 of 20

The lowermost level of the epidermis is known as:

A

Stratum Germinativum

B

Stratum Lucidum

C

Stratum Granulosum

D

Stratum Corneum

Question 7 of 20

What is another name for the Stratum Germinativum?

A

Dermal Layer

B

Stratum Basale Or Basal cell layer

C

Epidermis

D

Stratum Lucidum

Question 8 of 20

In what layer of the skin does mitosis (cell division) or replacement of the skin take place?

A

Stratum Lucidum

B

Stratum Granulosum

C

Stratum Corneum

D

Stratum Germinativum

Question 9 of 20

The conversion of living cells into dead protein cells is called:

A

Mitosis

B

Cell Division

C

Keratinization

D

Lucidum

Question 10 of 20

Melanocytes start out in the:

A

Stratum Granulosum

B

Stratum Germinativum

C

Stratum Corneum

D

Subcutaneous Layer

Question 11 of 20

Which of the following items determines the color of the skin?

A

Keratin

B

Elastin Fiber

C

Melanin

D

Collagen Protein

Question 12 of 20

What layer of the skin contains the cells that produce melanin?

A

Dermis

B

Stratum Germinativum

C

Subcutaneous Layer

D

Stratum Corneum

Question 13 of 20

Which of the following skin layers does NOT contain blood vessels?

A

Cutis

B

Dermis

C

Corium

D

Epidermis

Question 14 of 20

Which of the following layers of cells is NOT part of the Epidermis?

A

Stratum Corneum

B

Stratum Lucidum

C

Subcutaneous Layer

D

Stratum Germinativum

Question 15 of 20

The toughest layer of the Epidermis is the:

A

Stratum Lucidum

B

Stratum Germinativum

C

Stratum Granulosum

D

Stratum Corneum

Question 16 of 20

The effects of the skin's aging process can be seen in the:

A

Epidermis

B

Dermis

C

Cuticle

D

Scarf Skin

Question 17 of 20

The part of the skin is often referred to as "true skin" ?

A

Stratum Lucidum

B

Epidermis

C

Dermis

D

Stratum Germinativum

Question 18 of 20

In which layer do the cells become irregularly shaped and have a spiny appearance?

A

Stratum Granulosum

B

Stratum Lucidum

C

Stratum Corneum

D

Stratum Spinosum

Question 19 of 20

All of the following statements describe the cells in the Stratum Granulosum, EXCEPT:

A

Become more regularly shaped

B

Look like tiny granules

C

Eventually replace cells that are shed

D

Are called Squamous cells

Question 20 of 20

The Stratum Lucidum layer is found only on the:

A

Soles of the feet and palms of the hands

B

Tops of hands

C

Scalp

D

Elbows

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