STATE BOARD IBEC STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS & ACTUAL CORRECT
ANSWERS
Where does skins color come from? - CORRECT ANSWER A combination of Melanin,
Carotene, and Blood Vessels.
Where does the Stratum Lucidum get its name? - CORRECT ANSWER From the
transparent nature of cells that contain Eleidin.
What two layers make up the Germinal Zone? (also known as the living or basal zone).
- CORRECT ANSWER -Stratum Spinosum
-Stratum Germinativum
What is the Malpighian layer? - CORRECT ANSWER The Stratum Mucosum and
Stratum Germinativum.
What is the Reticular Layer composed of? - CORRECT ANSWER Dense bundles of
collagen fibers.
What appendages are found in the Reticular Layer? - CORRECT ANSWER -Arrector
Pili Muscles
-Blood Vessels
-Fat Cells
-Hair Follicles
-Lymph Vessels (lymph fluid)
-Nerve Endings
-Sebaceous Glands
-Sudoriferous Glands
Blood and Lymph Supply: What happens when they circulate their way into the Dermis?
- CORRECT ANSWER Via tiny capillaries, it transports the oxygen-rich blood and
nutrients essential for growth; reproduction; and tissue repair of the skin, hair, and nails.
What do Lymph glands produce? - CORRECT ANSWER They produce Lymph which is
made of white blood corpuscles and plasma.
What are Apocrine Glands? - CORRECT ANSWER Found in the genital ares and in
the axillae (underarms). During perspiration, water, salts, cellular waste, and fatty
substances emit from these glands and combine with bacteria to create body odor.
, What are Eccrine Glands? - CORRECT ANSWER Found all over the body. Increased
numbers on the forehead and the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. They
excrete mainly water with little salt, urea, other water-soluble substances.
The Arrector Pili Muscle is partially responsible for what? - CORRECT ANSWER Heat
regulation. What gives us "goose bumps" or "goose flesh".
What is Vellus hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Often called "peach fuzz". Present through
adulthood. It is fine, short, with no pigment or medulla.
What is Catagen? - CORRECT ANSWER The transition stage of the hair's growth
cycle; the period between the growth and resting phases.
What is Sebum? - CORRECT ANSWER Fatty or oily secretion of the sebaceous gland
that lubricates the hair and skin.
What happens when the Matrix cells continue to divide? - CORRECT ANSWER The
hair is pushed outward and exits through the epidermis (a rate of about 1 cm per
month).
Possible Malignant Melanoma? - CORRECT ANSWER If the doctor thinks your skin
condition may be cancer, a biopsy is performed, a routine procedure in the office.
Vellus hair transformed into Terminal - CORRECT ANSWER It cannot change back
even if androgens disappear. Called Intermediate or Accelerated Vellum
What is the Dermal Matrix composed of? - CORRECT ANSWER Collagen and Elastic
Fibers (Reticular Dermis). They are fibrous proteins that form a strong yet compliant
skeletal matrix.
What is Isotretinoin? - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as Accutane. In the family of
Retinoid drugs, which are closely related to Vit. A.
How does dermabrasion affect electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Small milia are
common after dermabrasion and can be present for months.
How does dermabrasion affect electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER It is recommended
that a period of three months elapse before electrolysis is performed on previously
derabraded skin.
How does dermabrasion affect electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Hypo or
hyperpigmentation is common after dermabrasion.
Tetracycline Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER The Tetracyclines are considered
bacteriostatic which means they do not kill bacteria, but rather keep them from
multiplying.
QUESTIONS & ACTUAL CORRECT
ANSWERS
Where does skins color come from? - CORRECT ANSWER A combination of Melanin,
Carotene, and Blood Vessels.
Where does the Stratum Lucidum get its name? - CORRECT ANSWER From the
transparent nature of cells that contain Eleidin.
What two layers make up the Germinal Zone? (also known as the living or basal zone).
- CORRECT ANSWER -Stratum Spinosum
-Stratum Germinativum
What is the Malpighian layer? - CORRECT ANSWER The Stratum Mucosum and
Stratum Germinativum.
What is the Reticular Layer composed of? - CORRECT ANSWER Dense bundles of
collagen fibers.
What appendages are found in the Reticular Layer? - CORRECT ANSWER -Arrector
Pili Muscles
-Blood Vessels
-Fat Cells
-Hair Follicles
-Lymph Vessels (lymph fluid)
-Nerve Endings
-Sebaceous Glands
-Sudoriferous Glands
Blood and Lymph Supply: What happens when they circulate their way into the Dermis?
- CORRECT ANSWER Via tiny capillaries, it transports the oxygen-rich blood and
nutrients essential for growth; reproduction; and tissue repair of the skin, hair, and nails.
What do Lymph glands produce? - CORRECT ANSWER They produce Lymph which is
made of white blood corpuscles and plasma.
What are Apocrine Glands? - CORRECT ANSWER Found in the genital ares and in
the axillae (underarms). During perspiration, water, salts, cellular waste, and fatty
substances emit from these glands and combine with bacteria to create body odor.
, What are Eccrine Glands? - CORRECT ANSWER Found all over the body. Increased
numbers on the forehead and the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. They
excrete mainly water with little salt, urea, other water-soluble substances.
The Arrector Pili Muscle is partially responsible for what? - CORRECT ANSWER Heat
regulation. What gives us "goose bumps" or "goose flesh".
What is Vellus hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Often called "peach fuzz". Present through
adulthood. It is fine, short, with no pigment or medulla.
What is Catagen? - CORRECT ANSWER The transition stage of the hair's growth
cycle; the period between the growth and resting phases.
What is Sebum? - CORRECT ANSWER Fatty or oily secretion of the sebaceous gland
that lubricates the hair and skin.
What happens when the Matrix cells continue to divide? - CORRECT ANSWER The
hair is pushed outward and exits through the epidermis (a rate of about 1 cm per
month).
Possible Malignant Melanoma? - CORRECT ANSWER If the doctor thinks your skin
condition may be cancer, a biopsy is performed, a routine procedure in the office.
Vellus hair transformed into Terminal - CORRECT ANSWER It cannot change back
even if androgens disappear. Called Intermediate or Accelerated Vellum
What is the Dermal Matrix composed of? - CORRECT ANSWER Collagen and Elastic
Fibers (Reticular Dermis). They are fibrous proteins that form a strong yet compliant
skeletal matrix.
What is Isotretinoin? - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as Accutane. In the family of
Retinoid drugs, which are closely related to Vit. A.
How does dermabrasion affect electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Small milia are
common after dermabrasion and can be present for months.
How does dermabrasion affect electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER It is recommended
that a period of three months elapse before electrolysis is performed on previously
derabraded skin.
How does dermabrasion affect electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Hypo or
hyperpigmentation is common after dermabrasion.
Tetracycline Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER The Tetracyclines are considered
bacteriostatic which means they do not kill bacteria, but rather keep them from
multiplying.
