Texas Esthetician State Board Review Questions & Answers

Physiology is - ANSWERSWhat term refers to the study of the functions and activities performed by the body structure adipose tissue - ANSWERSWhat type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body Moveable and immovable - ANSWERSWhat are two types of basic joints Skin histology - ANSWERSWhat term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue? stratum germinativum - ANSWERSwhat is the bottom layer of the epidermis? What color is eumelanin - ANSWERSDark brown to black What type of glands secrete oil? - ANSWERSSebaceous What type of ultraviolet radiation is known as burning rays - ANSWERSUVB What type of lesions change the structure of the tissues and organs - ANSWERSSecondary What color dye is a common allergen that causes contact dermatitis - ANSWERSRed What percentage of keratinocytes is the epidermis composed of - ANSWERS95 Keratin is a - ANSWERSFiberous protein that provides resiliency and protection to the skin. Hard keratin is found in - ANSWERSHair and nails skin or integumentary system - ANSWERSIs the largest organ in the body Proteins are - ANSWERSThe basic building blocks for our body's tissues Healthy skin is - ANSWERSSlightly Moist, soft, smooth and somewhat acidic Acid mantle - ANSWERSProtective barrier made of sebum, lipids, sweat and waters Barrier function - ANSWERSIs the skins mechanism that protects us from irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss Fitzpatrick type 3 - ANSWERSHair and eye color for this skin type can vary What is not a focus of a skin analysis - ANSWERSSkin care products the client uses at home What is a characteristic of mineral oil - ANSWERSProtects against dehydration What is a characteristic of mineral oil - ANSWERSDoes not react with other chemicals involved in the skins function What is a characteristic of mineral oil - ANSWERSHelps prevent irritant skin contact What is not characteristic of mineral oil - ANSWERSPreservatives must be added to keep it fresh and potent over time What is an example of a inorganic physical sunscreen - ANSWERSTitanium dioxide How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels - ANSWERSDescending in predominance How should products be stored to make them last longer - ANSWERSIn dark containers in cooler temperatures What term refers to the closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, targeting their delivery to specific tissues of the skin - ANSWERSLiposomes Inorganic salt used as a buffering agent, neutralizer and pH adjuster - ANSWERSSodium bicarbonate What is licorice used for - ANSWERSTreating sensitive skin What ingredient cools skin, constricts capillaries, has refreshing properties and contains menthol - ANSWERSPeppermint What is a example of a mildly comedogenic ingredient - ANSWERSLanolin Detergent-type foaming cleanser with a neutral or slightly acidic pH - ANSWERSCleansing gel What parts of the body are usually bare for facials - ANSWERSNeck and shoulders What is not a contraindication for a Facial massage - ANSWERSCancer Where should you perform kneading type motions - ANSWERSShoulders How many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face - ANSWERSThree times or for about three To five seconds What should you use to spread a thin coat of wax on a clients legs - ANSWERSHard Plastic spatula What type of bikini wax involves removal outside the normal bikini line - ANSWERSAmerican A pH less than _______ is not recommended for salon peels - ANSWERS3.0 What facial feature necessitates the blending of a lighter shade of foundation onto the tip of the nose and between the eyes - ANSWERSShort nose What type of lips should you outline both the upper and lower lip - ANSWERSSmall mouth and lips Where on the eye should you start when removing artificial eyelashes - ANSWERSOuter corner When you take your own temperature, you evaluate your own mood - ANSWERSTrue A statute is a - ANSWERSLaw joint - ANSWERSPlace where bones meet another Metabolism is - ANSWERSChemical process that takes place in living organisms through which cells are nourished and carry out their activities Digestion - ANSWERSBreakdown of food by mechanical and chemical means Nerves - ANSWERSWhitish cords made up of bundles of nerve fibers held together by connective tissue through which impulses are transmitted Heart - ANSWERSMuscular, cone shaped organ that keeps the blood moving within the circulatory system Lymph - ANSWERSColorless watery fluid derived from blood plasma as a result of filtration through the capillary walls into the tissue spaces Defecation - ANSWERSElimination from the body Ingestion - ANSWERSTaking food into the body systemic circulation - ANSWERSThis carries the oxygenated blood from the heart throughout the body and back to the heart again Endocrine glands - ANSWERSThese release secretions called hormones directly into the bloodstream Pulmonary glands - ANSWERSThis sends the blood from the heart to the lungs to be oxygenated Reflex - ANSWERSAutomatic nerve reaction to a stimulus Vomer - ANSWERSFlat, thin bone that forms part of the nasal septum Nasal - ANSWERSForms the bridge of the nose Turbinal - ANSWERSThin layer of spongy bone on the outer wall of the nasal depression maxiallary - ANSWERSForms the upper jaw Palatine - ANSWERSForms the hard palate of the mouth arrector pilli muscle - ANSWERSThis contracts when a person is cold, causing goose bumps Intercellular matrix - ANSWERSFluid found between epidermal cells Keratin - ANSWERSFiber protein that provides resiliency and protection to the skin Fibroblast - ANSWERSCell stimulator Acid mantle - ANSWERSProtective barrier made sebum, lipids, sweat and water Sebum - ANSWERSOily substance that protects the surface of the skin and lubricates both the skin and hair Epidermal growth factor (EGF) - ANSWERSStimulates cells to reproduce and heal Langerhans immune cell - ANSWERSProtects the body from infection by identifying foreign material (antigens) Barrier function - ANSWERSSkins mechanism that protects us from irritation and intercellular TEWL Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) - ANSWERSWater loss caused by evaporation on the skin's surface.