Milady Physiology and Histology of the Skin UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Milady Physiology and Histology of the Skin
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The science of skin Histology and Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes the
functions, layers and anatomy of the skin


Skin histology - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the study of the structure and composition of the
skin tissue


Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the study of the functions of a living organisms



An esthetician's primary focus - CORRECT ANSWER - Is on preserving protecting and
nourishing the skin


Skin/Integumentary System - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the largest organ in the body; it is a
strong barrier designed to protect us from the outside elements


Regulates and protects the body - CORRECT ANSWER - Skin layers, nerves, cellular
functions, hair follicles and glands


Controls the skins intricate functions - CORRECT ANSWER - Hormones,growth factors and
other biochemicals


Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER - The basic material and a building blocks for our bodies
tissues


Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER - Made up of amino acids

,Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER - Foundation of our cells and skin



Amino acids - CORRECT ANSWER - Form peptides (part of a protein) and proteins



Peptide bonds - CORRECT ANSWER - Hold amino acids together



Polypeptides - CORRECT ANSWER - Chains of amino acids



Appendages of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER - Include hair, nails, sweat glands and oil
glands


Healthy skin - CORRECT ANSWER - Is slightly moist soft, smooth and somewhat acidic



Skin is - CORRECT ANSWER - Thickest on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet; it is
thinnest on the eyelids


Six primary skin functions - CORRECT ANSWER - Sensation, Heat regulation, Absorption,
Protection, Elimination/Excretion, Secretion; SHAPES


Sebum(oil) on the epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER - Gives protection from external factors
such as invasion by certain bacteria


Acid mantle - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the protective barrier made up of sebum, lipids,
sweat and water; part of the skins Natural Barrier function


Hydrolipidic - CORRECT ANSWER - Film that protect the skin from drying out and from
exposure to external factors; An oil water balance on the skin surface

, Acid mantle - CORRECT ANSWER - Has an average pH of 5.5; balanced pH of the skin is
important for maintaining the proper acidic level of 5.5 to protect from pathogens and for
regulating enzymatic functions


Barrier function - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the skins mechanism that protects us from
irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss (TEWL); Damage to barrier layer causes
skin problems such as sensitivities, aging and dehydration


Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) - CORRECT ANSWER - The water loss caused by
evaporation of the skin surface


Lipids - CORRECT ANSWER - Substances that contribute to the barrier function of the
epidermis; are protective oils and are part of the intercellular matrix (fluid); protects the cells
from water loss and dehydration; 5% in the stratum corneum are ceramides


Intercellular matrix (fluid) - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid between epidermal cells



Skins most amazing feature - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the ability to heal itself



Epidermal growth factor (EGF) - CORRECT ANSWER - Are hormones that stimulates skin
cells to reproduce and heal


Fibroblasts - CORRECT ANSWER - Cell stimulators; produce collagen and elastin; proteins
and peptides trigger these and cells to rejuvenate


Melanin - CORRECT ANSWER - Another form of protection in the skin; the pigment that
protects us from the sun


Melanin - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the pigment in the eyes, hair and skin that gives us some
protection from the UV rays emitted by the sun