MILADY STANDARD BARBERING
EXAM REVIEW: CH 9 THE SKIN-
STRUCTURE, DISORDERS, AND
DISEASES CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following skin cancers is least common of the cancers, but 100% fatal if
untreated? - Answer-Malignant Melanoma
Early detection and treatment of malignant melanoma can result in 94% 5- year
survival rate, which drops drastically, to 62%, once it reaches the __________? -
Answer-Lymph Nodes
Using sunscreen with an ________ when in the sun is necessary to protect the skin>
- Answer-SPF 30
_____________ and protection are the major factors involved in maintaining the
skin's overall health and appearance? - Answer-Diet
Which of the following is a small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in
color from pale tan to brown or bluish black? - Answer-Mole
The change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light
is a ___________? - Answer-Tan
Characteristics of _________ include eyes that are pink, and skin that is sensitive to
light and ages early? - Answer-Albinism
Which of the following are irregularly shaped dark spots, sometimes found on the
scalp and ears and often first detected by a barber? - Answer-Melanomas
Sores that do not heal or unexpected skin bleeding may be symptoms of
______________. - Answer-Skin Cancer
On what part of the body is the skin the thinnest? - Answer-Eyelids
Which of the following is the outer of the epidermis? - Answer-Stratum Corneum
The epidermis contains no ___________, but has many small nerve endings? -
Answer-Blood Vessels
What epidermis layer is responsible for the growth of the epidermis? - Answer-
Stratum Germinativum
Subcutaneous tissue, also known as ___________ tissue, is a layer of fatty tissue
found below the dermis? - Answer-Adipose
EXAM REVIEW: CH 9 THE SKIN-
STRUCTURE, DISORDERS, AND
DISEASES CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following skin cancers is least common of the cancers, but 100% fatal if
untreated? - Answer-Malignant Melanoma
Early detection and treatment of malignant melanoma can result in 94% 5- year
survival rate, which drops drastically, to 62%, once it reaches the __________? -
Answer-Lymph Nodes
Using sunscreen with an ________ when in the sun is necessary to protect the skin>
- Answer-SPF 30
_____________ and protection are the major factors involved in maintaining the
skin's overall health and appearance? - Answer-Diet
Which of the following is a small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in
color from pale tan to brown or bluish black? - Answer-Mole
The change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light
is a ___________? - Answer-Tan
Characteristics of _________ include eyes that are pink, and skin that is sensitive to
light and ages early? - Answer-Albinism
Which of the following are irregularly shaped dark spots, sometimes found on the
scalp and ears and often first detected by a barber? - Answer-Melanomas
Sores that do not heal or unexpected skin bleeding may be symptoms of
______________. - Answer-Skin Cancer
On what part of the body is the skin the thinnest? - Answer-Eyelids
Which of the following is the outer of the epidermis? - Answer-Stratum Corneum
The epidermis contains no ___________, but has many small nerve endings? -
Answer-Blood Vessels
What epidermis layer is responsible for the growth of the epidermis? - Answer-
Stratum Germinativum
Subcutaneous tissue, also known as ___________ tissue, is a layer of fatty tissue
found below the dermis? - Answer-Adipose
