Milady Esthetics Ch3: Skin Histology and Physiology
Questions And Answ ers 2025/2026
Skin Histology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of skin tissues including
their structure and composition; "What it's made up of"
Skin Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of the functions of the
skin, "What does it do/how does it work?"
Integumentary System - CORRECT ANSWER-Protective System of the
body which consists of skin, nails, hair, oil gland, and sweat glands
What are the 6 Function of the Skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protection,
Heat Regulation, Absorption, Sensation, Excretion, Secretion
What does the skin protect against? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin protects
from injury, bacterial invasion, temperature change, chemically active
substances, and other microbes
How does the skin help to regulate body heat? - CORRECT ANSWER-
When the body is overheated, the sweat glands are activated to to
, release heat and cool down the body. When the body senses cold, the
blood vessels in the skin constrict and arrector pili muscles are
stimulated to form goosebumps, all preventing loss of body heat.
What is homeostasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-98.6 degrees F; the perfect
body temperature balance.
What and how does the skin absorb? - CORRECT ANSWER-While
limited, certain substances and medicines applied to the body can enter
the body through the skin and can influence the body to a minor
degree. Examples are topical medicines, pain patches etc.
What and why does the skin secrete? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin secretes
oil to help prevent Trans-Epidermal Water loss (evaporation) and to
maintain acid mantle + barrier protection
Transepidermal Water Loss - CORRECT ANSWER-the evaporation of
water from the skin's surface
What and why does the skin excrete? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin excretes
sweat and carries salt, chemicals, and waste with it. It's a way to flush
out the system and cool the body.
Questions And Answ ers 2025/2026
Skin Histology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of skin tissues including
their structure and composition; "What it's made up of"
Skin Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of the functions of the
skin, "What does it do/how does it work?"
Integumentary System - CORRECT ANSWER-Protective System of the
body which consists of skin, nails, hair, oil gland, and sweat glands
What are the 6 Function of the Skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protection,
Heat Regulation, Absorption, Sensation, Excretion, Secretion
What does the skin protect against? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin protects
from injury, bacterial invasion, temperature change, chemically active
substances, and other microbes
How does the skin help to regulate body heat? - CORRECT ANSWER-
When the body is overheated, the sweat glands are activated to to
, release heat and cool down the body. When the body senses cold, the
blood vessels in the skin constrict and arrector pili muscles are
stimulated to form goosebumps, all preventing loss of body heat.
What is homeostasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-98.6 degrees F; the perfect
body temperature balance.
What and how does the skin absorb? - CORRECT ANSWER-While
limited, certain substances and medicines applied to the body can enter
the body through the skin and can influence the body to a minor
degree. Examples are topical medicines, pain patches etc.
What and why does the skin secrete? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin secretes
oil to help prevent Trans-Epidermal Water loss (evaporation) and to
maintain acid mantle + barrier protection
Transepidermal Water Loss - CORRECT ANSWER-the evaporation of
water from the skin's surface
What and why does the skin excrete? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin excretes
sweat and carries salt, chemicals, and waste with it. It's a way to flush
out the system and cool the body.
