IBEC ELECTROLOGY, LASER, AND IPL
EXAM OVERVIEW AUTO WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
melanin - ANSWER-Gives our skin its color.
keratine - ANSWER-Gives skin a yellow undertone.
dermis - ANSWER-True skin or Living layer.
stratum corneum - ANSWER-Outer most layer. Protects and sheds.
stratum lucidum - ANSWER-Only found on our palms and soles. Lets light through.
stratum granulosum - ANSWER-Helps the cells die.
stratum spinosum - ANSWER-First line of defense.
stratum basal layer - ANSWER-Produces melanocytes which gives skin its color.
papilary layer - ANSWER-Gives our skin elasticity.
reticular layer - ANSWER-Thickest and largest layer of the skin.
subcutaneous layer - ANSWER-Deepest layer.
adipose tissue - ANSWER-Fat tissue.
P.H.A.S.E.S - ANSWER-Protection, Heat Regulation, Absorption, Sense, Excretion,
Secretion.
afferent neurons - ANSWER-Sensory neurons.
efferent neurons - ANSWER-Motor neurons.
apocrine pheromones are located.. - ANSWER-Located in armpits and groin.
eccrine glands - ANSWER-All over the body, but mostly on forehead, soles of the feet,
and palms.
krause - ANSWER-Cold.
, ruffini - ANSWER-Heat.
merckle cells - ANSWER-Allow the skin to feel soft touch.
pacinian cells - ANSWER-Allow skin to feel pressure and vibration.
MAST cells - ANSWER-Keep blood vessels expanded.
meissner's corpuscles - ANSWER-Touch receptors.
pituitary gland - ANSWER-Master gland, tells other glands to release hormones.
thyroid gland - ANSWER-Produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat, and
bone growth.
parathyroid gland - ANSWER-Controls the amount of calcium in our bones.
adrenal cortex - ANSWER-Outer portion of the adrenal gland.
pancreas - ANSWER-Breaks down sugars, fats, and starches.
adrenal medulla - ANSWER-Gives you adrenaline and makes you sweat.
PCOS - ANSWER-Causes infertility, hair growth, and irregular periods.
hypertrichosis - ANSWER-Excessive hair growth.
idiopathic hirsutism - ANSWER-No cause or reason for hair growth.
iatric hirsutism - ANSWER-Drug induced hair growth.
blanching causes - ANSWER-Shallow insertion, too small a needle, or intensity is too
high.
LASER - ANSWER-Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.
depth penetration determinants - ANSWER-Wavelength and spot size.
basic IPL parameters - ANSWER-Filter, pulse, width, and fluence.
principles of selective photothermolysis - ANSWER-Wavelength, pulse, width, and
fluence.
eye protection requirement - ANSWER-Needed while using classification of lasers 3b
and 4.
EXAM OVERVIEW AUTO WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
melanin - ANSWER-Gives our skin its color.
keratine - ANSWER-Gives skin a yellow undertone.
dermis - ANSWER-True skin or Living layer.
stratum corneum - ANSWER-Outer most layer. Protects and sheds.
stratum lucidum - ANSWER-Only found on our palms and soles. Lets light through.
stratum granulosum - ANSWER-Helps the cells die.
stratum spinosum - ANSWER-First line of defense.
stratum basal layer - ANSWER-Produces melanocytes which gives skin its color.
papilary layer - ANSWER-Gives our skin elasticity.
reticular layer - ANSWER-Thickest and largest layer of the skin.
subcutaneous layer - ANSWER-Deepest layer.
adipose tissue - ANSWER-Fat tissue.
P.H.A.S.E.S - ANSWER-Protection, Heat Regulation, Absorption, Sense, Excretion,
Secretion.
afferent neurons - ANSWER-Sensory neurons.
efferent neurons - ANSWER-Motor neurons.
apocrine pheromones are located.. - ANSWER-Located in armpits and groin.
eccrine glands - ANSWER-All over the body, but mostly on forehead, soles of the feet,
and palms.
krause - ANSWER-Cold.
, ruffini - ANSWER-Heat.
merckle cells - ANSWER-Allow the skin to feel soft touch.
pacinian cells - ANSWER-Allow skin to feel pressure and vibration.
MAST cells - ANSWER-Keep blood vessels expanded.
meissner's corpuscles - ANSWER-Touch receptors.
pituitary gland - ANSWER-Master gland, tells other glands to release hormones.
thyroid gland - ANSWER-Produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat, and
bone growth.
parathyroid gland - ANSWER-Controls the amount of calcium in our bones.
adrenal cortex - ANSWER-Outer portion of the adrenal gland.
pancreas - ANSWER-Breaks down sugars, fats, and starches.
adrenal medulla - ANSWER-Gives you adrenaline and makes you sweat.
PCOS - ANSWER-Causes infertility, hair growth, and irregular periods.
hypertrichosis - ANSWER-Excessive hair growth.
idiopathic hirsutism - ANSWER-No cause or reason for hair growth.
iatric hirsutism - ANSWER-Drug induced hair growth.
blanching causes - ANSWER-Shallow insertion, too small a needle, or intensity is too
high.
LASER - ANSWER-Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.
depth penetration determinants - ANSWER-Wavelength and spot size.
basic IPL parameters - ANSWER-Filter, pulse, width, and fluence.
principles of selective photothermolysis - ANSWER-Wavelength, pulse, width, and
fluence.
eye protection requirement - ANSWER-Needed while using classification of lasers 3b
and 4.
