Fundamentals - Chapter 2 Anatomy
and Physiology Revision Questions
and Answers (2026)
1. Why should estheticians study and have a thorough understanding of anatomy and
physiology? - correct answer: 3.Estheticians need to understand how the human body
and functions as an integrated whole.
2. As a service provider, you must be able to recognize skin changes from earlier visits, and
may need to change a treatment plan, or refer the client to a medical provider for
evaluation.
3. Estheticians must understand the effect that services will have on tissues, organs, and
body systems.
4. Understanding the complexity of the human body and how body systems are
interrelated will help you take the information i to consideration when advising a
treatment plan, recommending skin care products, or performing a service.
Anatomy - correct answer: The study of the structures of the human body and the substances
these structures are made of. It is the science of the interconnected detail of organisms, or of
their parts.
Physiology - correct answer: The study of the functions and activities performed by the body
structures, including physical and chemical processes.
Histology - correct answer: Also known as microscopic anatomy, is the study of the structure
and composition of tissue.
Cells include: - correct answer: The protoplasm, nucleus, organelles, and the cell membrane.
Nucleus - correct answer: The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell. It plays
an important part in cell reproduction and metabolism.
, Nucleoplasm - correct answer: A fluid that contains proteins and a very important acid known as
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), within the nucleus of the cell
Protoplasm - correct answer: A watery gel-like fluid containing the nutrient material necessary
for cell growth, reproduction, and self-repair
Mitosis - correct answer: The normal process of cell reproduction in human tissues that occurs
when the cell divides into two identical cells called daughters cells
Favorable conditions of cell reproduction and division - correct answer: As long as conditions are
favorable, the cell will grow and reproduce. Favorable connections include an adequate supply
of nutrients, oxygen, and water; suitable temperatures; and the ability to eliminate waste
products.
Metabolism - correct answer: The chemical process that takes place in living organisms.
Metabolism converts nutrients to energy so the cell can function. Metabolism also eliminates
waste.
Tissue - correct answer: A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
Four types of tissue - correct answer: connective, epithelial, muscle, nervous
connective tissue - correct answer: Supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the
body
adipose tissue - correct answer: Also known as fat. Adipose stores energy and gives smoothness
and contour to the body.
and Physiology Revision Questions
and Answers (2026)
1. Why should estheticians study and have a thorough understanding of anatomy and
physiology? - correct answer: 3.Estheticians need to understand how the human body
and functions as an integrated whole.
2. As a service provider, you must be able to recognize skin changes from earlier visits, and
may need to change a treatment plan, or refer the client to a medical provider for
evaluation.
3. Estheticians must understand the effect that services will have on tissues, organs, and
body systems.
4. Understanding the complexity of the human body and how body systems are
interrelated will help you take the information i to consideration when advising a
treatment plan, recommending skin care products, or performing a service.
Anatomy - correct answer: The study of the structures of the human body and the substances
these structures are made of. It is the science of the interconnected detail of organisms, or of
their parts.
Physiology - correct answer: The study of the functions and activities performed by the body
structures, including physical and chemical processes.
Histology - correct answer: Also known as microscopic anatomy, is the study of the structure
and composition of tissue.
Cells include: - correct answer: The protoplasm, nucleus, organelles, and the cell membrane.
Nucleus - correct answer: The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell. It plays
an important part in cell reproduction and metabolism.
, Nucleoplasm - correct answer: A fluid that contains proteins and a very important acid known as
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), within the nucleus of the cell
Protoplasm - correct answer: A watery gel-like fluid containing the nutrient material necessary
for cell growth, reproduction, and self-repair
Mitosis - correct answer: The normal process of cell reproduction in human tissues that occurs
when the cell divides into two identical cells called daughters cells
Favorable conditions of cell reproduction and division - correct answer: As long as conditions are
favorable, the cell will grow and reproduce. Favorable connections include an adequate supply
of nutrients, oxygen, and water; suitable temperatures; and the ability to eliminate waste
products.
Metabolism - correct answer: The chemical process that takes place in living organisms.
Metabolism converts nutrients to energy so the cell can function. Metabolism also eliminates
waste.
Tissue - correct answer: A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
Four types of tissue - correct answer: connective, epithelial, muscle, nervous
connective tissue - correct answer: Supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the
body
adipose tissue - correct answer: Also known as fat. Adipose stores energy and gives smoothness
and contour to the body.
