MILADY ESTHETICS CH. 3 PHYSIOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY OF THE SKIN

MILADY ESTHETICS CH. 3 PHYSIOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY OF THE SKIN Physiology & Histology involve.... - ANS-The study of anatomy, layers and functions of the skin Physiology is the study of - ANS-The study of functions and activities performed by the body structures, including physical and chemical processes Histology also known as - ANS-microscopic anatomy Histology is the study of - ANS-The structure and composition of tissue Skin Physiology and Histology involves - ANS-The study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue Estheticians who are known to specialize in the health and beauty of the skin are sometimes referred to as - ANS-Technicians, skin therapist, or specialists What should an esthetician commit to - ANS-Being a lifelong learner What do clients value? - ANS-An esthetician's comprehensive understand of the skin in general By educating clients, estheticians are - ANS-Sharing their knowledge and expertise An estheticians primary focus is - ANS-Preserving, protecting and nourishing the skin What is the integumentary system? - ANS-Skin What is the largest organ in the body? - ANS-The skin What is skin/integumentary system? - ANS-A strong barrrier designed got protect us from outside elements. True or False - ANS-Skin layers, nerves, cellular functions, hair follicles and glands all work together harmoniously to regulate and protect the body What controls the skin's intricate functions? - ANS-Hormones, growth factors, and other biochemicals What is the basic material and building blocks of our body's tissues? - ANS-Protein Amino acids are building blocks of? - ANS-Proteins What forms Peptides? - ANS-Amino acids What do Peptides form? - ANS-Proteins True of False - ANS-Proteins have many roles in maintaining skin health? What has miles of blood vessels, millions of sweat glands and an array of nerves within a network of fibers? - ANS-Our skin Appendages of skin include: - ANS-hair, nailed, sweat glands and oil glands What does healthy skin consist of? - ANS-It is slightly moist, soft, smooth and somewhat acidic What are five interesting facts about healthy skin? - ANS-Skin accounts for 15% of our body weight, The thinnest skin is found on your eyelids, the skin of an average adult weights 6 to 9 lbs, every minute your body sheds 30,000 dead skin cells, skin is thickest on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet What are the 3 layers of the skin? - ANS-Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous How much of our body weight does skin account for? - ANS-15% Where is the thinnest layer of skin? - ANS-Eyelids How many square feet, on average is your skin? - ANS-22 square feet or 3,000 square inches Where is the thickest area of skin? - ANS-Pams of the hands and soles of the feet What lacks hair and sweat glands? - ANS-Scar tissue Why is the skin of your knuckles very different to the skin on your belly? - ANS-Because every inch of your skin has a unique stretchiness and strength How many dead skin cells does your body shed per minute? - ANS-30,000 Everyone has the same number of - ANS-Melanocytes What are Melanocytes? - ANS-The cells that produce skin color. What do some peoples skin produce more of? - ANS-Melanin How much does the skin of an average adult weigh? - ANS-6 to 9lbs Is the Epidermis thicker or thinner than the Dermis? - ANS-Thinner How many primary functions of the skin are there? - ANS-Six The skin acts as a what for the body? - ANS-A sheild What is waterproof, and an insulator that protects the body from extreme me heat, cold, and UV rays? - ANS-The skin What is a barrier that protects against harmful chemicals and bacteria, preventing infection? - ANS-The skin Skin plays an important role in bone health by producing? - ANS-Vitamin D What are the six primary functions of the skin? - ANS-Sensation, Protection, Heat Regulation, Excretion, Secretion and Absorption What does S.H.A.P.E.S stand for? - ANS-Sensation, Heat, Absorption, Protection, Excretion, Secretion What is one of the first senses to develop? - ANS-Touch A massage sends message to the brain through: - ANS-Nerve stimulation and lowering stress in the body as well as promoting circulation What happens to babies and older adults when they experience more touch and interactions with others? - ANS-Stress reduction What is one of the most sensitive parts of the body? - ANS-Fingertips Sensory nerve fibers are more abundant in? - ANS-Fingertips Eye color is also the job of? - ANS-Melanocytes The skin is a thin, yet strong protective barrier to what? - ANS-Outside elements and microorganisms Sebum (oil) on the epidermis protects you from? - ANS-Invasion by certain bacteria The protective barrier made up of sebum, lips, sweat and water is? - ANS-Acid Mantle This film protects the skin from drying out and exposure to external damaging factors - ANS-Hydrolipidic film Hydro means - ANS-Water Lipidic means - ANS-Oil