GA ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS|UPDATED&VERIFIED|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

What Term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue? Skin Histology What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues? Proteins What is the characteristic of healthy skin? Slightly Acidic What is Not a Method by which the body maintains thermoregulation? Absorption What is the bottom Layer of the Epidermis? stratum germinativum Which Layer of the Epidermis is Known as the Grainy Cells? Stratum Granulosum What is the Average Adult Skin cell turnover Rate? 28 days What Stimulates Melanin Production? Exposure to Sunlight What color is eumelanin? Dark brown to black What Percentage of Hair is comprised of Hard Keratin? 90% What type of Glands secrete Oil? sebaceous What is NOT a function of the lymphatic system? Supplying Nutrients to the Skin` What type of Ultraviolet radiation is known as Burning Rays? UVB What effect does nicotine have on the body? Contraction of the blood vessels Where do phytoestrogens come from? plants What body system do vascular lesions involve? circulatory What type of Lesions in the early stages of development or change? Primary Where do steatomas usually appear? Scalp, neck, and back What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis? Red What causes the itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis? Histamines What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders? Sun Exposure What color pigmentation is associated with pregnancy mask? Brown How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions? Once a Year What statement about acne is true? Acne is hereditary Where are Sebaceous Filaments often found? Nose What does Adrenaline help the body do? Cope with stressful events What is not an example of a food that can irritate acne? Apple What grade of acne is cystic acne? IV What is a potential side effect of using tretinoin Retin A? Photosensitivity What can cause skin conditions? Both internal and external factors Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin? Lack of Lipids What beverage can cause dehydrated skin? coffee What type of skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness? Sensitive