D-MOD STUDY GUIDE TWO (1)

A freckle is an example of a mark on the skin known as a _____.

A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus is a _____.

The name of the special cell in the stratum germinativum, that produces dark skin pigment?

What layer of the dermis houses the nerve endings that provide the body with the sense of touch

Underlying or inner layer of the skin also called the derma corium, cutis or true skin is the

The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the _____.

Which of the following is a secondary lesion?

Continued pressure on any part of the skin causes it to thicken and develop into a(n) _____.

A large blister containing a watery fluid is a _____.

The melanin produced by the body that is red to yellow in color is _____.

A _____ is a large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum.

About how many years of education and training are required to become a dermatologist?

Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called _____.

The outermost layer of the dermis is the _____ layer.

Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness is _____.

The layer of skin that is seen and treated by the cosmetologist is the _____.

A flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a _____.

Condition that requires avoiding certain treatments or products to prevent undesirable effects

What is a contagious, recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores?

The average adult skin weighs _____ pounds.

Which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?

Skin disorder identified by inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused by retained secretions?

What rays of the sun cause sunburns and tanning and are also known as burning rays?

What is a small, round elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus?

What type of skin cancer is often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules?

The tiny grains of pigment deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are _____.

Skin disease identified by red patches, silver-white scales found on the scalp, elbows, knees

Between 80 percent and 85 percent of skin aging is caused by _____.

What is a fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength?

_____ is a common bacterial infection of the eye.

American Cancer Society uses a checklist B to check potential skin cancer and changes in moles

What is a fibrous protein that is the principal component of hair and nails?

_____ helps protect sensitive cells from UV rays.

An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape is a _____.

A _____ forms from a papule when dead white blood cells accumulate in it.

_____ is a skin disorder characterized by abnormal light patches.

The stratum germinativum has several layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment

A(n) __is an itchy, swollen lesion caused by a number of factors and usually resolves by itself

Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a _____.

Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing comprise a _____.

Vitamin _____ promotes the production of collagen.

The highly sensitive dermis layer is about _____ times thicker than the epidermis.

__ are keratin-filled cysts associated with newborns found around the eyes, cheeks and forehead

Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body’s weight?

Small, cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of hair follicles are known as _____.

Which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the muscles?

The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms. What are these?

Which of the following skin lesions should the cosmetologist refer the client to a physician?

Vitamin _____ may help improve the skin’s elasticity and thickness.

Important part of a facial treatment that determines skin type, condition, and best treatments

The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the _____.

The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is _____.

Brown patches on skin that may appear uneven in texture, or raised may be a warning sign of __.

The largest organ of the human body is the _____.

When sebum hardens and sebaceous duct becomes clogged, the pore impaction that is formed is a

Cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer, such as chapped hands or lips, are _____.

The skin layer in which the shedding of skin cells first begins is the stratum _____.

Fatty tissue found below the dermis is called _____.

Clients with skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a(n) ____.

How does the skin of the scalp differ from other skin?

Which of the following is considered to be a primary skin lesion?