MILADY PHYSIOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY OF THE SKIN
EXAM 2025 WITH BOTH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Approximately what percentage of aging is caused by exposure to the UV
rays of the sun? CORRECT ANSWER80-85% The uppermost layer of
the epidermis is the: CORRECT ANSWERstratum corneum How does
estrogen benefit the skin? CORRECT ANSWEREstrogen is anti-
inflammatory, an antioxidant, and a key factor in tissue repair.
Estheticians are licensed to work on the: CORRECT ANSWERonly the
epidermis The skin is approximately what percent water? CORRECT
ANSWER50-70% The immune cells that protect us from infection are
the: CORRECT ANSWERT-cells The primary cause of wrinkles is the
damage and loss of: CORRECT ANSWERelastin Your skin and hair
color is determined by a protein called: CORRECT ANSWERmelanin
Overexposure to UV rays leads to: CORRECT ANSWERcollagen
breakdown What does a photosensitizer do? CORRECT
ANSWERmakes your skin more sensitive to sun damage Healthy skin is:
CORRECT ANSWERslightly moist and somewhat acidic Couperose
veins can be caused by: CORRECT ANSWERalimentary (digestive)
problems, harsh cosmetics, and heat/cold fluctuations. The acid mantle is
a protective barrier made up of: CORRECT
ANSWERsweat,lipids,sebum,and water The skin repairs itself through
hyperproduction of cells and: CORRECT ANSWERblood clotting
Estrogens used in hormone replacement therapy can come from:
CORRECT ANSWERplants or animals Excessive intake of alcohol:
CORRECT ANSWERdilates the blood vessels The outer layer of the
skin is called the CORRECT ANSWERepidermis Each inch of skin
contains about how many nerve endings? CORRECT ANSWER1,300
Products that suppress melanin production by interrupting biochemical
processes are referred to as: CORRECT ANSWERbrightening agents
Which type of glands excrete sweat? CORRECT ANSWERsudoriferous
glands Sensory nerve fibers are most abundant in the: CORRECT
ANSWERfingertips What is the main function of the adipose tissue?
CORRECT ANSWERto provide a protective cushion for the body Hard
keratin is found in the hair and: CORRECT ANSWERnails Free
radicals: CORRECT ANSWERare "super" oxidizers,attack cell
membranes,steal electrons from other molecules The junction of the
EXAM 2025 WITH BOTH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Approximately what percentage of aging is caused by exposure to the UV
rays of the sun? CORRECT ANSWER80-85% The uppermost layer of
the epidermis is the: CORRECT ANSWERstratum corneum How does
estrogen benefit the skin? CORRECT ANSWEREstrogen is anti-
inflammatory, an antioxidant, and a key factor in tissue repair.
Estheticians are licensed to work on the: CORRECT ANSWERonly the
epidermis The skin is approximately what percent water? CORRECT
ANSWER50-70% The immune cells that protect us from infection are
the: CORRECT ANSWERT-cells The primary cause of wrinkles is the
damage and loss of: CORRECT ANSWERelastin Your skin and hair
color is determined by a protein called: CORRECT ANSWERmelanin
Overexposure to UV rays leads to: CORRECT ANSWERcollagen
breakdown What does a photosensitizer do? CORRECT
ANSWERmakes your skin more sensitive to sun damage Healthy skin is:
CORRECT ANSWERslightly moist and somewhat acidic Couperose
veins can be caused by: CORRECT ANSWERalimentary (digestive)
problems, harsh cosmetics, and heat/cold fluctuations. The acid mantle is
a protective barrier made up of: CORRECT
ANSWERsweat,lipids,sebum,and water The skin repairs itself through
hyperproduction of cells and: CORRECT ANSWERblood clotting
Estrogens used in hormone replacement therapy can come from:
CORRECT ANSWERplants or animals Excessive intake of alcohol:
CORRECT ANSWERdilates the blood vessels The outer layer of the
skin is called the CORRECT ANSWERepidermis Each inch of skin
contains about how many nerve endings? CORRECT ANSWER1,300
Products that suppress melanin production by interrupting biochemical
processes are referred to as: CORRECT ANSWERbrightening agents
Which type of glands excrete sweat? CORRECT ANSWERsudoriferous
glands Sensory nerve fibers are most abundant in the: CORRECT
ANSWERfingertips What is the main function of the adipose tissue?
CORRECT ANSWERto provide a protective cushion for the body Hard
keratin is found in the hair and: CORRECT ANSWERnails Free
radicals: CORRECT ANSWERare "super" oxidizers,attack cell
membranes,steal electrons from other molecules The junction of the
