Texas Esthetician Written State Board
Exam Practice Quiz | 2025/2026 Edition
6 primary functions of the skin - ANSWER sensation, protection, heat regulation,
excretion, secretion, and absorption
3 types of skin cancer - ANSWER basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma,
malignant melanoma
Secondary Lesion - ANSWER characterized by piles of material on the skin surface,
such as a crust or scab, or depressions in the skin surface; Ulcers, Keloid, Fissure,
Excoriation
Primary Lesion - ANSWER characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color;
Macule, Cyst, Bullas, Papule
Sterilization - ANSWER the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including
spores (Autoclave)
Bacteria - ANSWER single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; Mycobacterium,
Staphylococci
Disinfection - ANSWER a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy
harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
Cleaning - ANSWER a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible
dirt, debris and many disease causing germs
Airborne transmission - ANSWER occurs through contact with contaminated respiratory
droplets spread by a cough or sneeze
Indirect transmission - ANSWER intermediate object; Doorknob, Cell phone
Direct transmission - ANSWER transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
Biofilms - ANSWER colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces,
as well as the human body; Mucus, Plaque
Parasites - ANSWER organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another living
organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism; Lice, Tape worms
Fungi - ANSWER single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include
molds, mildews, and yeasts; Ringworm, Tiene barbae
, Virus - ANSWER a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of
biological organisms; Com,on cold, AIDS, HIV
License Fees - ANSWER speciality & renewal license $50
Continuing Education - ANSWER 4 hours - 1 hr sanitation & 3 hr human trafficking
5 types of organisms - ANSWER bacteria, parasites, fungi, virus, biofilms
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) - ANSWER registers all types of disinfectants
sold and used in the United States
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - ANSWER regulates and
enforces safety and health standards to protect employees in the work place
Melanocytes - ANSWER cells that produce skin pigment granules in the basal layer
Melanosomes - ANSWER pigments carrying granules that produce melanin, complex
protein
Melanin - ANSWER tiny grains of pigment that are produced by melanocytes, it is a
protein that determines hair color, eye color and is produced as a defense mechanism
from the sun
Keratin - ANSWER a fibrous protein that provides resilience and protection, found in all
layers of the epidermis
Keratinocytes - ANSWER composed of keratin, comprise 95% of the epidermis
Lamellar Granulues - ANSWER organelles secreted from keratinocytes, serves as a
water barrier and is required for correct skin barrier function
The Dermis - ANSWER the support layer of connective tissue above the hypodermis,
consists of 2 layers; Reticular layer (below) and Papillary layer (above) The dermis
supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients
The Epidermis - ANSWER outermost layer of skin
Epidermis layers (deep to superficial) - ANSWER stratum germinativum/growth layer,
stratum spinosum/spiny layer, stratum granulosum/grainy layer, stratum lucidum/clear
cells, stratum corneum/horny cells
Skin Types - ANSWER dry, normal, combination and oily
Sebaceous Glands - ANSWER connected to the hair follicles and produce oils/sebum
Exam Practice Quiz | 2025/2026 Edition
6 primary functions of the skin - ANSWER sensation, protection, heat regulation,
excretion, secretion, and absorption
3 types of skin cancer - ANSWER basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma,
malignant melanoma
Secondary Lesion - ANSWER characterized by piles of material on the skin surface,
such as a crust or scab, or depressions in the skin surface; Ulcers, Keloid, Fissure,
Excoriation
Primary Lesion - ANSWER characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color;
Macule, Cyst, Bullas, Papule
Sterilization - ANSWER the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including
spores (Autoclave)
Bacteria - ANSWER single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; Mycobacterium,
Staphylococci
Disinfection - ANSWER a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy
harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
Cleaning - ANSWER a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible
dirt, debris and many disease causing germs
Airborne transmission - ANSWER occurs through contact with contaminated respiratory
droplets spread by a cough or sneeze
Indirect transmission - ANSWER intermediate object; Doorknob, Cell phone
Direct transmission - ANSWER transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
Biofilms - ANSWER colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces,
as well as the human body; Mucus, Plaque
Parasites - ANSWER organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another living
organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism; Lice, Tape worms
Fungi - ANSWER single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include
molds, mildews, and yeasts; Ringworm, Tiene barbae
, Virus - ANSWER a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of
biological organisms; Com,on cold, AIDS, HIV
License Fees - ANSWER speciality & renewal license $50
Continuing Education - ANSWER 4 hours - 1 hr sanitation & 3 hr human trafficking
5 types of organisms - ANSWER bacteria, parasites, fungi, virus, biofilms
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) - ANSWER registers all types of disinfectants
sold and used in the United States
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - ANSWER regulates and
enforces safety and health standards to protect employees in the work place
Melanocytes - ANSWER cells that produce skin pigment granules in the basal layer
Melanosomes - ANSWER pigments carrying granules that produce melanin, complex
protein
Melanin - ANSWER tiny grains of pigment that are produced by melanocytes, it is a
protein that determines hair color, eye color and is produced as a defense mechanism
from the sun
Keratin - ANSWER a fibrous protein that provides resilience and protection, found in all
layers of the epidermis
Keratinocytes - ANSWER composed of keratin, comprise 95% of the epidermis
Lamellar Granulues - ANSWER organelles secreted from keratinocytes, serves as a
water barrier and is required for correct skin barrier function
The Dermis - ANSWER the support layer of connective tissue above the hypodermis,
consists of 2 layers; Reticular layer (below) and Papillary layer (above) The dermis
supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients
The Epidermis - ANSWER outermost layer of skin
Epidermis layers (deep to superficial) - ANSWER stratum germinativum/growth layer,
stratum spinosum/spiny layer, stratum granulosum/grainy layer, stratum lucidum/clear
cells, stratum corneum/horny cells
Skin Types - ANSWER dry, normal, combination and oily
Sebaceous Glands - ANSWER connected to the hair follicles and produce oils/sebum
