Physiology and Histology of the Skin-
Esthetics UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Dermis - CORRECT ANSWER - the support layer of connective tissues above the
hypodermis. Also where the lymph vessels are
It is the deepest layer of the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER - What is true of the reticular
layer of the skin?
Pigment-carrying granules that produce melanin - CORRECT ANSWER - Define
melanosomes
Melanin - CORRECT ANSWER - What protein determines hair, eye and skin color?
It is the top layer of the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER - papillary layer
25 - CORRECT ANSWER - How many times thicker is the epidermis than the dermis?
Cells that produce skin pigment granules in the basal layer - CORRECT ANSWER - Define
melanocytes
Sun exposure - CORRECT ANSWER - What causes skin cells built-in antioxidants to lose
their ability to protect cells?
Pores - CORRECT ANSWER - What term do clients commonly use when referring to
follicles?
, Epidermal cells composed of keratin, lipids, and other proteins - CORRECT ANSWER -
What are keratinocytes?
Stimulates cells, collagen, and amino acids that form protein - CORRECT ANSWER - What
is the function of fibroblast?
Eumelanin and pheomelanin - CORRECT ANSWER - Name the two melanin's in the body
Protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, secretion and absorption - CORRECT
ANSWER - What are the six primary functions of the skin?
Epidermal growth factor - CORRECT ANSWER - What hormone stimulates cells to
reproduce and heal?
Epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the outermost layer of the skin?
Stimulates melanocytes and thus produces melanin - CORRECT ANSWER - What function
does the enzyme tyrosinase perform?
Provides a protective cushion and energy storage for the body - CORRECT ANSWER - What
is the function of the subcutaneous layer?
Adipose tissue - CORRECT ANSWER - What is another name for subcutis tissue?
Evaporation - CORRECT ANSWER - What causes transepidermal water loss?
Collagen - CORRECT ANSWER - What protein fiber is found in the dermis and gives skin
it's flexibility and firmness?
Esthetics UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Dermis - CORRECT ANSWER - the support layer of connective tissues above the
hypodermis. Also where the lymph vessels are
It is the deepest layer of the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER - What is true of the reticular
layer of the skin?
Pigment-carrying granules that produce melanin - CORRECT ANSWER - Define
melanosomes
Melanin - CORRECT ANSWER - What protein determines hair, eye and skin color?
It is the top layer of the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER - papillary layer
25 - CORRECT ANSWER - How many times thicker is the epidermis than the dermis?
Cells that produce skin pigment granules in the basal layer - CORRECT ANSWER - Define
melanocytes
Sun exposure - CORRECT ANSWER - What causes skin cells built-in antioxidants to lose
their ability to protect cells?
Pores - CORRECT ANSWER - What term do clients commonly use when referring to
follicles?
, Epidermal cells composed of keratin, lipids, and other proteins - CORRECT ANSWER -
What are keratinocytes?
Stimulates cells, collagen, and amino acids that form protein - CORRECT ANSWER - What
is the function of fibroblast?
Eumelanin and pheomelanin - CORRECT ANSWER - Name the two melanin's in the body
Protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, secretion and absorption - CORRECT
ANSWER - What are the six primary functions of the skin?
Epidermal growth factor - CORRECT ANSWER - What hormone stimulates cells to
reproduce and heal?
Epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the outermost layer of the skin?
Stimulates melanocytes and thus produces melanin - CORRECT ANSWER - What function
does the enzyme tyrosinase perform?
Provides a protective cushion and energy storage for the body - CORRECT ANSWER - What
is the function of the subcutaneous layer?
Adipose tissue - CORRECT ANSWER - What is another name for subcutis tissue?
Evaporation - CORRECT ANSWER - What causes transepidermal water loss?
Collagen - CORRECT ANSWER - What protein fiber is found in the dermis and gives skin
it's flexibility and firmness?
