Chapter Fundamentals Chapter 8 and 10

All of the following are factors of the skin absorption EXCEPT:

Galvanic current creates current that is thermal, or heat producing, and germicidal.

Which of the following assist in preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin?

A hair follicle is a tiny opening or "passageway" which allow sweat or sebum to pass through the surface of the skin.

This technique uses gentle kneading and pinching movements designed to force excess sebum from the pores:

The study of the skin, its structure, functions, diseases and treatments:

Light pressure and cold receptors are Meissner's Corpuscles.

Approximately how long should a mask be left to set on the face?

Which of the following skin types displays few breakouts or clogged areas?

The skin condition that displays fine, dilated capillaries:

There are five types of tissue found in the skin:

Which of the following is a vascular disorder characterized by flushed redness, dilated capillaries and small red bumps?

What is the structure that insulates and acts a shock absorber to protect the bones?

Infrared Lamp provides soothing heat that penetrates into the tissues of the body & softens the skin.

The three main layers of the skin are:

What is the first step when performing a basic facial?

The Wood's Lamp allows a thorough examination of the skin's surface.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main receptors for sensation:

What type of mask seals the skin, locking in moisture and creating a firm, taut feeling after removal?

The current used to amplify the effects of massage movements for relaxation or stimulation is called:

What SPF number is recommended for sports or swimming where perspiration or water can wash away the sunscreen?

Apocrine glands are located on all of the following parts of the body EXCEPT:

Which of the following skin types displays few breakouts or clogged areas?

Which of the following is the MOST important of the massage movements:

Which of the following is NOT a form of tissue found in the skin:

The skin secretes a complex mixture of fatty substances that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable:

The study of the skin's functions:

The dermis is referred to as the:

Which of the following is a term used to identify a rapid onset of an intense and severe condition:

All of the following are functions of the skin EXCEPT:

Which of the following is not a type of sensory cell?

Mast cells are located in the dermis.

Which of the following is a highly alkaline solution that liquefies sebum:

A foul-smelling perspiration caused by the yeast and bacteria that breakdown the sweat on the skin's surface is called:

After completing a basic facial, the Esthetician should do all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following are benefits of massage EXCEPT:

A Skinologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing & treating diseases of the skin.

Which of the following is the toughest layer of the epidermis?

Keratinocytes on the surface of the skin remain tightly interconnected by intercellular connections called:

Which of the following types of skin care equipment allows a thorough examination of the skin's surface?

When performing the skin analysis, which area is looked at for pore size and breakouts to determine skin type?

The massage movement that is the most stimulating and is used for the shortest period of time:

The body maintains a temperature of:

Sebaceous Glands produce sweat, a mixture of water, urea, electrolytes and lactic acid.

Which of the following skin conditions generally occurs between the ages of 30 and 40?