chapter 7&8 the study of skin

cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer, such as chapped hands or lips, are ____

benign, keratin filled cyst that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening are ____

the muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the _____

excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness is _____

the epidermis has ____ layers

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

which of the following is a secondary lesion

the outermost layer of the dermis is the _____ layer.

vitamin ____ promotes the production of collagen

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

____ refers to an abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape

what is the name of the special cell in the stratum germinativum, responsible for producing dark skin pigment?

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

ingestion of _____ foods can aggrivate rosacea

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

a freckle is an example of a mark on the skin known as a ____

a noncontagious skin disease characterized by red patches with silver-white scales

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

fatty tissue found below the dermis is called ____

a ____ is a large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum

vitamin ____ may help improve the skins elasticity and thickness

____ is a skin disorder characterized by abnornal light patches

___ are keratin filled cysts that are usually associated with newborns and are commonly found around the eyes and cheeks

which body part sends messages to the brain?

the average adult skin weighs ____ pounds

_____ refers to a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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

any thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes is known as a ____

for which of the following skin lesions should the cosmetologist refer the client to his or her physician?

hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a ____

____ is a common bacteria infection of the eye

a large blister containing a watery fluid is a _____

what is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions?

the most common and least severe type of skin cancer is ____

a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a ____

an abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape is a ____.

congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes is called ___

the stratum germinativum is composed of several layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment called ______

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

a ____ is an itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by a number of factors and usually resolves by itself.

the outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the____

the surface of healthy skin is slightly_____

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

water is the number 1 nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the bodys weight

about how many years of post-highschool education and training are required to become a dermatologist

the medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin, its functions, and diseases is ____

lessions of the skin characterized by piles of material or a depression on the skin surface are ____

which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the muscles

small, coned shaped elevations at the bottom of hair follicles are known as _____

dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing comprise a ____

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

_____ helps protect sensitive cells from UV rays

inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, and/or itchiness is called _____

distended or dilated surface blood vessels are called

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

the underlying or inner layer of the skin, which is also called the derma corium, cutis, or true skin, is the _____

an excessively thick scar resulting from overgrowth of fibrous tissue is known as a ____

the fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility and helps skin regain its shape after being expanded is _____

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

an open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth, is a _____

what is a fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength

the largest organ in the human body is the ____

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

a flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a _____

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

continued pressure on any part of the skin causes it to thicken and develop in to a _____

a whitehead is also called a _____

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

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

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