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Why is UVB radiation also known as 'burning rays'?
Why is UVB radiation also known as 'burning rays'?
- It causes sunburn
- It causes cancer
- It causes DNA damage
- Both A and C (correct)
What is not an element of the skin's acid mantle?
What is not an element of the skin's acid mantle?
- Sweat
- Sebum
- Lipid
- Blood (correct)
What causes injured skin to restore itself to its normal thickness?
What causes injured skin to restore itself to its normal thickness?
Hyperproduction of cells
Histology is also known as _____.
Histology is also known as _____.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of healthy skin?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of healthy skin?
What are most abundant in the fingertips, as opposed to other parts of the body?
What are most abundant in the fingertips, as opposed to other parts of the body?
What is the average internal temperature of the body in degrees Fahrenheit?
What is the average internal temperature of the body in degrees Fahrenheit?
Why does the body perspire?
Why does the body perspire?
What are follicles?
What are follicles?
What is glycation?
What is glycation?
What are hair papillae?
What are hair papillae?
Where in the body is hyaluronic acid found?
Where in the body is hyaluronic acid found?
What is hydrolipidic film?
What is hydrolipidic film?
What is the acid mantle?
What is the acid mantle?
Where in the body are the coiled structures known as apocrine glands found?
Where in the body are the coiled structures known as apocrine glands found?
What is the result of the contraction of the arrector pili muscle?
What is the result of the contraction of the arrector pili muscle?
What are ceramides?
What are ceramides?
What is collagen?
What is collagen?
What are corneocytes?
What are corneocytes?
What are membranes of ridges and grooves that attach to the epidermis?
What are membranes of ridges and grooves that attach to the epidermis?
How fast does hair grow?
How fast does hair grow?
What is oil that provides protection for the epidermis from external factors and that lubricates both the skin and hair?
What is oil that provides protection for the epidermis from external factors and that lubricates both the skin and hair?
What is the formal name for the horny layer?
What is the formal name for the horny layer?
What is the technical term for the nail?
What is the technical term for the nail?
It is true of the stratum corneum that it is the outermost layer of the skin.
It is true of the stratum corneum that it is the outermost layer of the skin.
What happens in the stratum germinativium?
What happens in the stratum germinativium?
What happens in the stratum granulosum?
What happens in the stratum granulosum?
What part of the skin provides a protective cushion and energy storage for the body?
What part of the skin provides a protective cushion and energy storage for the body?
What are the glands that excrete perspiration, regulate body temperature, and detoxify the body?
What are the glands that excrete perspiration, regulate body temperature, and detoxify the body?
What causes telangiectasia?
What causes telangiectasia?
What causes transepidermal water loss?
What causes transepidermal water loss?
What is the dermis?
What is the dermis?
Which nerves react to heat, cold, pain, pressure and touch?
Which nerves react to heat, cold, pain, pressure and touch?
What protein fiber is found in the dermis and gives skin its flexibility and firmness?
What protein fiber is found in the dermis and gives skin its flexibility and firmness?
What hormone stimulates cells to reproduce and heal?
What hormone stimulates cells to reproduce and heal?
It is true of the epidermis that it is the outermost layer of the skin.
It is true of the epidermis that it is the outermost layer of the skin.
What comprises about 50 to 70 percent of the skin?
What comprises about 50 to 70 percent of the skin?
What causes the body to produce its own vitamin D?
What causes the body to produce its own vitamin D?
What is not one of the six primary functions of the skin?
What is not one of the six primary functions of the skin?
When do free radicals produce more free radicals?
When do free radicals produce more free radicals?
What function do the sudoriferous glands perform?
What function do the sudoriferous glands perform?
Eccrine glands are _____.
Eccrine glands are _____.
_____ are the basic material and building blocks of the body's tissues.
_____ are the basic material and building blocks of the body's tissues.
What are sweat glands that are found all over the body with openings on the skin's surface through pores and that are not attached to hair follicles?
What are sweat glands that are found all over the body with openings on the skin's surface through pores and that are not attached to hair follicles?
What function do sebaceous glands perform?
What function do sebaceous glands perform?
Estheticians who specialize in the health and beauty of skin are sometimes referred to as _____.
Estheticians who specialize in the health and beauty of skin are sometimes referred to as _____.
Estheticians should be able to interpret the effects of which factor that influences skin health and appearance?
Estheticians should be able to interpret the effects of which factor that influences skin health and appearance?
What is an esthetician's primary focus?
What is an esthetician's primary focus?
What does scar tissue lack?
What does scar tissue lack?
Estheticians should have a thorough understanding of the physiology and histology of the skin for all of the following reasons except _____.
Estheticians should have a thorough understanding of the physiology and histology of the skin for all of the following reasons except _____.
What percentage of hard B-keratin does hair contain?
What percentage of hard B-keratin does hair contain?
How is B-keratin different from A-keratin?
How is B-keratin different from A-keratin?
Which of the following statements is true about the nail plate: It contains no nerves.
Which of the following statements is true about the nail plate: It contains no nerves.
If a person has a purple or bluish tone under their fingernails, then they likely have which condition?
If a person has a purple or bluish tone under their fingernails, then they likely have which condition?
Which nerves convey impulses from the brain or spinal cord to the muscles or glands?
Which nerves convey impulses from the brain or spinal cord to the muscles or glands?
Flashcards
UVB radiation effect
UVB radiation effect
UVB radiation, often called "burning rays," increases the risk of skin burns and cancer.
Acid mantle composition
Acid mantle composition
The acid mantle is a protective layer on the skin, made up of lipids and secretions, but NOT blood.
Skin repair mechanism
Skin repair mechanism
Injured skin heals by producing more cells to restore its normal thickness.
Histology definition
Histology definition
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Healthy skin texture
Healthy skin texture
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Tactile sensitivity in fingertips
Tactile sensitivity in fingertips
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Body temperature regulation
Body temperature regulation
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Perspiration function
Perspiration function
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Follicles function
Follicles function
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Glycation definition
Glycation definition
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Hair papilla function
Hair papilla function
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Hyaluronic acid function
Hyaluronic acid function
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Hydrolipidic film function
Hydrolipidic film function
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Acid mantle function
Acid mantle function
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Apocrine glands location
Apocrine glands location
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Goosebumps mechanism
Goosebumps mechanism
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Sebum function
Sebum function
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Stratum corneum function
Stratum corneum function
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Nail composition
Nail composition
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Subcutaneous layer function
Subcutaneous layer function
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Hair growth rate
Hair growth rate
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Sudoriferous glands function
Sudoriferous glands function
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Study Notes
Skin Physiology and Histology
- UVB radiation, known as "burning rays," contributes to skin burning and cancer risk.
- The skin's acid mantle does not include blood; it consists of lipids and secretions for protection.
- Injured skin restores normal thickness through hyperproduction of cells.
- Histology refers to microscopic anatomy, studying the tissue structure at a cellular level.
Healthy Skin Characteristics
- Healthy skin has a smooth texture, not slightly rough, indicating a lack of blemishes or irregularities.
- Fingertips contain the most abundant sensory nerve fibers, enhancing tactile senses.
- The average internal body temperature is 98.6°F, which helps regulate various physiological processes.
Skin Functions and Components
- The body perspires to prevent overheating, maintaining thermal homeostasis.
- Follicles are tubelike structures in the epidermis, crucial for hair growth and skin health.
- Glycation is the binding of protein molecules to glucose, potentially damaging skin.
- Hair papillae are cone-shaped structures at the base of hair follicles, nourishing hair growth.
Skin Layers and Glands
- Hyaluronic acid, found in the skin, aids in moisture retention and skin elasticity.
- The hydrolipidic film maintains an oil-water balance, protecting the skin's surface.
- The acid mantle serves as a protective layer on the skin, composed of lipids and secretions.
- Apocrine glands, located in areas like the underarms and genital regions, contribute to sweat production.
- Contraction of the arrector pili muscle creates goosebumps, responding to cold or emotional stimuli.
Skin Composition and Growth
- Sebum acts as an oil providing protection and lubrication for the skin and hair.
- The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the skin, composed of dead keratinized cells.
- The technical term for nails is onyx, reflecting their keratin-based composition.
- The subcutaneous layer acts as a cushion, providing energy storage and insulation.
- Hair grows at an average rate of 6 inches per year, a reflection of healthy hair follicles.
Skin Health and Functions
- Sudoriferous glands excrete perspiration, regulate body temperature, and detoxify.
- Eccrine glands are sweat glands found throughout the body with openings on the skin’s surface.
- The dermis serves as the support layer beneath the epidermis, housing blood vessels and nerves.
- The epidermis is the outermost layer, providing a barrier against environmental damage.
Cellular Components and Skin Changes
- Free radicals can perpetuate oxidative stress, causing further cellular damage in the skin.
- Water makes up 50 to 70 percent of skin composition, essential for hydration and skin function.
- Telangiectasia, characterized by small visible blood vessels, is often caused by aging.
- Transepidermal water loss occurs due to evaporation, affecting skin hydration levels.
Additional Functions and Hormonal Effects
- Hormones, ultraviolet damage, and nutrition significantly influence skin health and appearance.
- Scar tissue lacks hair follicles and sweat glands, impacting its functionality and appearance.
- Estheticians focus on preserving, protecting, and nourishing skin through various treatments.
- Fibrous tissue known as collagen provides structure and firmness to skin.
Keratin Variants and Nails
- Hair contains approximately 90% hard B-keratin, differing from A-keratin by its lower moisture content.
- The nail plate is devoid of nerves, affecting its sensation and response to external stimuli.
- Cyanosis, indicated by a bluish tone under fingernails, signals a potential oxygen deficiency.
Nerve Functions
- Sensory nerves react to heat, cold, pain, pressure, and touch, providing crucial feedback to the body.
- Motor nerves convey impulses from the central nervous system to stimulate muscle movements and glandular functions.
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of physiology and histology related to the skin with these flashcards. Explore definitions and facts about UV radiation, skin elements, and healing processes. Perfect for students studying dermatology or those interested in skin science.
