Esthi Test 105.1-2

The primary function of the excretory system is to:

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

The skin is composed of three main layers that include the epidermis, dermis and:

The process which living cells become flat, hard and eventually die forming a dead layer at the skin surface is called:

Connective tissue is located in the:

What is the study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope called?

Which layer of the skin acts as a protective cushion to protect the bones and gives the body its contour and shape?

The study of normal organ function and systems of the body is known as:

Where are the large blood vessels found that transport nourishment to the skin and nerves?

The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called:

The key function of the melanocyte is to produce:

Which type of cells help protect the body from infection and are found in the stratum spinosum layer?

The layer of skin in which the cells are more regularlyshaped and resemble many tiny granules is the:

Which layer of the epidermis protects the skin's moisture balance by acting as a barrier to moisture loss?

The acid mantle keeps the surface of the skin slightly acidic, which helps:

Cell structures found in pairs near the nucleus are defined as:

Which layer of skin is located below the dermal layer and composed of adipose (fat) and loose connective tissue?

Organelles in cytoplasm that take in nutrients, break them down and create ATP energy molecules for the cells is called:

Most of the activities of the cell take place in the:

What is the technical name for the study of skin, including its structure, functions, diseases and treatment?

The stomach and which other organ are responsible for digesting food?

Which system of the body is made up of the skin, hair, nails and glands?

The process of cell growth and division is called the growth cycle.

Sweat is produced by what gland?

The body system that sends and receives body messages is called the:

The epidermis is composed of how many layers?

Which of the following skin functions is referred to as detoxification?

Mitosis (cell division) takes place in the granulosum layer.

Which of the following structures is found in the stratum lucidum layer?

The study of the structure and growth of the nails is called:

Groups of cells of the same kind make up:

The layer of the epidermis that is shed and replaced continually is the:

What are the basic units of living matter?

The deterioration of collagen and elastin fibers during the aging process causes:

What is the hormone that influences theproduction of sebum?

Which of the following systems provides the framework of the body?

Adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer insulates the body, which is known as:

Which of the organs of the body is the largest?

Most skin problems are caused by:

Carbohydrates are converted to glucose for energy in the body, and excess carbohydrates can result in excess body fat.

When we measure the pH of the skin, we are actually measuring the pH of the:

The outer surface of the cell is known as the:

What is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mixes with the body’s perspiration?

Which type of tissue coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord?

What three basic parts are found in most human cells?

Under normal circumstances it takes how long for a fingernail to replace itself?