112 - Pivot Point Cosmetology Exam
2025 Questions and Answers
1. ) Functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and - ANSWER✔✔-
Protection
D. Reproduction ) Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood
vessels ? - ANSWER✔✔-Epidermis
Where does mitosis ( cell division ) or replacement of the skin cells take place -
ANSWER✔✔-Stratum Basale
Which of the following items determines the color of the skin ? - ANSWER✔✔-Melanin
The stratum lucidum layer is found only on the : - ANSWER✔✔-Soles of feet and palms
of hands
Which layer of the skin contains collagen protein and elastin fibers which lend support
epidermis and give the skin its elastic quality - ANSWER✔✔-Dermal
Sweat is excreted by what gland - ANSWER✔✔-Sudoriferous
The greatest concentration of sudoriferous glands is found on the - ANSWER✔✔-Palms
, soles , scalp and forehead , and underarms
What is the function of sebum ? - ANSWER✔✔-Mix with sweat to form the acid mantle
Most skin problems are caused by - ANSWER✔✔-The sebaceous glands
Which layer of skin is located below the dermal layers and composed of adipose ( fatty
loose connective tissue)? - ANSWER✔✔-Subcutaneous
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, Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer
respond to - ANSWER✔✔-Pain
All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the sun's harm
EXCEPT : - ANSWER✔✔-Apply oil every 2 hours
Which skin type has a rough texture with blackheads and enlarged pores -
ANSWER✔✔-Oily
Which skin type is recognized by the shiny T Zone - ANSWER✔✔-Combination
An example of a subjective symptom would be : - ANSWER✔✔-Itching
Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are : - ANSWER✔✔-Frequent and
habitual
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as - ANSWER✔✔-Seasonal
A papule is an example of a : - ANSWER✔✔-Primary skin lesion
Which of the following primary lesions are small elevations of skin similar to vesicles
and shape but containing pus ? - ANSWER✔✔-Pustules
A secondary lesion appearing as round dry patches of skin covered with rough scales is
called : - ANSWER✔✔-Psoriasis
elevations of skin Which of the following skin lesions usually appear as cracks or lines
and ofter skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind cold and water -
ANSWER✔✔-Fissure
The lesion found following the normal healing process of an injury is called -
ANSWER✔✔-Scar
Which of the following terms is another name for a keratoma ? - ANSWER✔✔-Callus
Verruca is a name given to a variety of - ANSWER✔✔-Warts
What is the technical term for a decrease in activity of melanocytes - ANSWER✔✔-
Leukoderma
An open comedone is the technical name for - ANSWER✔✔-Blackhead
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2025 Questions and Answers
1. ) Functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and - ANSWER✔✔-
Protection
D. Reproduction ) Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood
vessels ? - ANSWER✔✔-Epidermis
Where does mitosis ( cell division ) or replacement of the skin cells take place -
ANSWER✔✔-Stratum Basale
Which of the following items determines the color of the skin ? - ANSWER✔✔-Melanin
The stratum lucidum layer is found only on the : - ANSWER✔✔-Soles of feet and palms
of hands
Which layer of the skin contains collagen protein and elastin fibers which lend support
epidermis and give the skin its elastic quality - ANSWER✔✔-Dermal
Sweat is excreted by what gland - ANSWER✔✔-Sudoriferous
The greatest concentration of sudoriferous glands is found on the - ANSWER✔✔-Palms
, soles , scalp and forehead , and underarms
What is the function of sebum ? - ANSWER✔✔-Mix with sweat to form the acid mantle
Most skin problems are caused by - ANSWER✔✔-The sebaceous glands
Which layer of skin is located below the dermal layers and composed of adipose ( fatty
loose connective tissue)? - ANSWER✔✔-Subcutaneous
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, Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer
respond to - ANSWER✔✔-Pain
All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the sun's harm
EXCEPT : - ANSWER✔✔-Apply oil every 2 hours
Which skin type has a rough texture with blackheads and enlarged pores -
ANSWER✔✔-Oily
Which skin type is recognized by the shiny T Zone - ANSWER✔✔-Combination
An example of a subjective symptom would be : - ANSWER✔✔-Itching
Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are : - ANSWER✔✔-Frequent and
habitual
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as - ANSWER✔✔-Seasonal
A papule is an example of a : - ANSWER✔✔-Primary skin lesion
Which of the following primary lesions are small elevations of skin similar to vesicles
and shape but containing pus ? - ANSWER✔✔-Pustules
A secondary lesion appearing as round dry patches of skin covered with rough scales is
called : - ANSWER✔✔-Psoriasis
elevations of skin Which of the following skin lesions usually appear as cracks or lines
and ofter skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind cold and water -
ANSWER✔✔-Fissure
The lesion found following the normal healing process of an injury is called -
ANSWER✔✔-Scar
Which of the following terms is another name for a keratoma ? - ANSWER✔✔-Callus
Verruca is a name given to a variety of - ANSWER✔✔-Warts
What is the technical term for a decrease in activity of melanocytes - ANSWER✔✔-
Leukoderma
An open comedone is the technical name for - ANSWER✔✔-Blackhead
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