GA ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD PRACTICE
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What Term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Skin Histology
What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Proteins
What is the characteristic of healthy skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slightly Acidic
What is Not a Method by which the body maintains thermoregulation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Absorption
What is the bottom Layer of the Epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER-stratum
germinativum
Which Layer of the Epidermis is Known as the Grainy Cells? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Stratum Granulosum
What is the Average Adult Skin cell turnover Rate? - CORRECT ANSWER-28 days
What Stimulates Melanin Production? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exposure to Sunlight
What color is eumelanin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dark brown to black
What Percentage of Hair is comprised of Hard Keratin? - CORRECT ANSWER-90%
What type of Glands secrete Oil? - CORRECT ANSWER-sebaceous
What is NOT a function of the lymphatic system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplying
Nutrients to the Skin`
What type of Ultraviolet radiation is known as Burning Rays? - CORRECT ANSWER-
UVB
What effect does nicotine have on the body? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contraction of the
blood vessels
Where do phytoestrogens come from? - CORRECT ANSWER-plants
, What body system do vascular lesions involve? - CORRECT ANSWER-circulatory
What type of Lesions in the early stages of development or change? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Primary
Where do steatomas usually appear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Scalp, neck, and back
What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Red
What causes the itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Histamines
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sun Exposure
What color pigmentation is associated with pregnancy mask? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Brown
How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Once a Year
What statement about acne is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-Acne is hereditary
Where are Sebaceous Filaments often found? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nose
What does Adrenaline help the body do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cope with stressful
events
What is not an example of a food that can irritate acne? - CORRECT ANSWER-Apple
What grade of acne is cystic acne? - CORRECT ANSWER-IV
What is a potential side effect of using tretinoin Retin A? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Photosensitivity
What can cause skin conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Both internal and external
factors
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What Term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Skin Histology
What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Proteins
What is the characteristic of healthy skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slightly Acidic
What is Not a Method by which the body maintains thermoregulation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Absorption
What is the bottom Layer of the Epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER-stratum
germinativum
Which Layer of the Epidermis is Known as the Grainy Cells? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Stratum Granulosum
What is the Average Adult Skin cell turnover Rate? - CORRECT ANSWER-28 days
What Stimulates Melanin Production? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exposure to Sunlight
What color is eumelanin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dark brown to black
What Percentage of Hair is comprised of Hard Keratin? - CORRECT ANSWER-90%
What type of Glands secrete Oil? - CORRECT ANSWER-sebaceous
What is NOT a function of the lymphatic system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplying
Nutrients to the Skin`
What type of Ultraviolet radiation is known as Burning Rays? - CORRECT ANSWER-
UVB
What effect does nicotine have on the body? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contraction of the
blood vessels
Where do phytoestrogens come from? - CORRECT ANSWER-plants
, What body system do vascular lesions involve? - CORRECT ANSWER-circulatory
What type of Lesions in the early stages of development or change? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Primary
Where do steatomas usually appear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Scalp, neck, and back
What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Red
What causes the itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Histamines
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sun Exposure
What color pigmentation is associated with pregnancy mask? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Brown
How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Once a Year
What statement about acne is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-Acne is hereditary
Where are Sebaceous Filaments often found? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nose
What does Adrenaline help the body do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cope with stressful
events
What is not an example of a food that can irritate acne? - CORRECT ANSWER-Apple
What grade of acne is cystic acne? - CORRECT ANSWER-IV
What is a potential side effect of using tretinoin Retin A? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Photosensitivity
What can cause skin conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Both internal and external
factors
