Exam Questions and CORECT Answers
excretion is a function of the skin's - CORRECT ANSWER - sudoriferous glands
what comprises 50-70% of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER - water
Isabel is a young woman with a normal rate of hair growth and hasn't gotten a haircut for the past
four months. How much has her hair likely grown? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 inches
the condition that presents as redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms is called -
CORRECT ANSWER - keratosis pilaris
Blocked follicles cause - CORRECT ANSWER - keratosis pilaris
In order to detect cancerous lesions, it is advisable to visit a physician _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - once every 6 months
What is a steatoma? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor
filled with sebum.
Where does a steatoma usually appear on the body? - CORRECT ANSWER - On the
scalp, neck, and back
adrenaline helps the body to - CORRECT ANSWER - Cope with stressful events
Grade 2 acne is characterized by - CORRECT ANSWER - many closed comedones, more
open comedones and occasional papules and pustules
, An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus is known as a _________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - pustule
A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries is known as -
CORRECT ANSWER - a nevus
allergic contact dermatitis is most frequently caused by __________ dye. - CORRECT
ANSWER - red
The itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis is caused by - CORRECT
ANSWER - histamines
all of the following people may diagnose rosacea EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER - an
esthetician
Melanoma's color is usually _________. - CORRECT ANSWER - dark
PCOS does NOT typically include _________ among its symptoms. - CORRECT
ANSWER - sleeplessness
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is not - CORRECT ANSWER - curable
An esthetician might be able to help a client to treat symptoms connected with _________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - rosacea
which of the following is true of pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER - They all reside in
different places and affect humans in different ways
indirect transmission of a disease - CORRECT ANSWER - occurs by shaking hands with
another person