ESTHETICS: CH 2 ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026-2027
Why should estheticians have a through understanding of anatomy and physiology?
A- Because the human body functions as separate components
B- Because treatment plans are not affected by skin changes
C- Because services have an impact on body systems
D- because the body is a simple system, it is easy to recommend services - correct answer-C-
Because services have an impact on body systems
Cells made up of colorless, jellylike substance called in which food elements such as protein, fats, car
bohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present.
A- plasma
B- protoplasm
C- deoxyribonucleic acid
D- membrane - correct answer-B- protoplasm
The principal parts of the cell include the protoplasm, .
A- organelles, nucleus, and cell membrane
B- organelles, cytoplasm, artery
C- cytoplasm, cell membrane, and orbit
D- cytoplasm, protoplasm, and membrane - correct answer-A- organelles, nucleus, and cell membrane
Found in the center of the cell, the plays an important role in cell production
A- cell membrane
,B- centrosome
C- cytoplasm
D- nucleus - correct answer-D- nucleus
Within the nucleus of the cell, there is a fluid that contains proteins and DNA called .
A- nucleoplasm
B- centrosome
C- membrane
D- mitosis - correct answer-A- nucleoplasm
The process by which cells reproduce by dividing into two identical cells called daughter cells is known
as .
A- division
B- multiplication
C- mitosis
D- reproduction - correct answer-C- mitosis
Cells will continue to grow and thrive as long as conditions are favorable, such as suitable temperatures
, the ability to eliminate waste products, and an adequate supply of .
A- nutrients, oxygen, and water
B- nutrients, oxygen, and mineral
C- oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide
D- nutrients, oxygen, and protoplasm - correct answer-A- Nutrients, oxygen, and water
The complex chemical process whereby body cells are nourished and supplied with the energy needed t
o carry on their many activities is called .
, A- reproduction
B- digestion
C- metabolism
D- nucleolus - correct answer-C- metabolism
Fat or tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body.
A- muscular
B- nerve
C- epithelial
D- adipose - correct answer-D- adipose
AVcollection of similar cells that perform a particular function is called a(n) .
A- organ
B- system
C- tissue
D- protoplasm - correct answer-C- tissue
The protective covering on body surfaces, such as skin; mucous membranes; linings of the heart, digesti
ve and respiratory organs; and glands is tissue.
A- connective
B- muscular
C- epithelial
D- liquid - correct answer-C-epithelial
Tissue that carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all body function is kn
own as tissue.
PHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026-2027
Why should estheticians have a through understanding of anatomy and physiology?
A- Because the human body functions as separate components
B- Because treatment plans are not affected by skin changes
C- Because services have an impact on body systems
D- because the body is a simple system, it is easy to recommend services - correct answer-C-
Because services have an impact on body systems
Cells made up of colorless, jellylike substance called in which food elements such as protein, fats, car
bohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present.
A- plasma
B- protoplasm
C- deoxyribonucleic acid
D- membrane - correct answer-B- protoplasm
The principal parts of the cell include the protoplasm, .
A- organelles, nucleus, and cell membrane
B- organelles, cytoplasm, artery
C- cytoplasm, cell membrane, and orbit
D- cytoplasm, protoplasm, and membrane - correct answer-A- organelles, nucleus, and cell membrane
Found in the center of the cell, the plays an important role in cell production
A- cell membrane
,B- centrosome
C- cytoplasm
D- nucleus - correct answer-D- nucleus
Within the nucleus of the cell, there is a fluid that contains proteins and DNA called .
A- nucleoplasm
B- centrosome
C- membrane
D- mitosis - correct answer-A- nucleoplasm
The process by which cells reproduce by dividing into two identical cells called daughter cells is known
as .
A- division
B- multiplication
C- mitosis
D- reproduction - correct answer-C- mitosis
Cells will continue to grow and thrive as long as conditions are favorable, such as suitable temperatures
, the ability to eliminate waste products, and an adequate supply of .
A- nutrients, oxygen, and water
B- nutrients, oxygen, and mineral
C- oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide
D- nutrients, oxygen, and protoplasm - correct answer-A- Nutrients, oxygen, and water
The complex chemical process whereby body cells are nourished and supplied with the energy needed t
o carry on their many activities is called .
, A- reproduction
B- digestion
C- metabolism
D- nucleolus - correct answer-C- metabolism
Fat or tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body.
A- muscular
B- nerve
C- epithelial
D- adipose - correct answer-D- adipose
AVcollection of similar cells that perform a particular function is called a(n) .
A- organ
B- system
C- tissue
D- protoplasm - correct answer-C- tissue
The protective covering on body surfaces, such as skin; mucous membranes; linings of the heart, digesti
ve and respiratory organs; and glands is tissue.
A- connective
B- muscular
C- epithelial
D- liquid - correct answer-C-epithelial
Tissue that carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all body function is kn
own as tissue.
