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Skin recap
Questions in this quiz (28)
1What is another name for the subcutaneous layer?
- ASebaceous
- BAdipose
2Where would you find elastin fibres in the skin?
- AEpidermis
- BDermis
- CSubcutaneous layer
3Characteristics of an oily skin are
- ASmall pores, dull and fine texture.
- BOpen pores, shiny and coarse texture.
4Melanin is a waterproof protein in the skin.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5Eccrine sweat glands are
- Afound all over the body, particularly on the soles of feet and palms of hands.
- Bfound under the arms and pubic area.
6Sebaceous glands produce/secrete sweat.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Comedones are
- AFreckles
- BBlackheads
- CMoles
8The average pH of the skin is
- ApH 7.5
- BpH 5.5
- CpH 3.5
9The protective barrier on the skin is called the acid-mantle.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Another name for Eccrine and Apocrine sweat glands is
- ASebaceous
- BSubcutaneous
- CSudoriforous
11How many layers in the Epidermis and Dermis all together?
- A6
- B7
- C8
12Which layer in the Epidermis is the only living layer?
- AStratum corneum
- BStratum lucidum
- CStratum granulosum
- DStratum spinosum
- EStratum germinativum
13Which layer of the Epidermis is not found all over the body but in areas such as the soles of the feet and palms of the hand?
- AStratum corneum
- BStratum lucidum
- CStratum granulosum
- DStratum spinosum
- EStratum germinativum
14Milia is a pearly white bump on the skin which is trapped sebum.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15Ringworm is caused by
- ABacteria
- BVirus
- CFungus
- DParasite
16Herpes simplex is caused by
- ABacteria
- BVirus
- CFungus
- DParasite
17Warts or verrucas are caused by
- ABacteria
- BVirus
- CFungus
- DParasite
18Athlete's foot is caused by
- ABacteria
- BVirus
- CFungus
- DParasite
19Impetigo is caused by
- ABacteria
- BVirus
- CFungus
- DParasite
20Which fibres in the Dermis give the skin its strength and firmness?
- AElastin
- BCollagen
- CReticulin
21Mitosis is cell division.
- ATrue
- BFalse
22Keratin is the waterproof protein in the skin, hair and nails.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23Mast cells in the skin produce
- AMelanin
- BKeratin
- CHistamine
24Vaso dilation of the blood vessels is a cooling process in the skin.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25Which vitamin is produced in the skin due to the Ultra Violet rays?
- AVitamin A
- BVitamin B
- CVitamin C
- DVitamin D
26Which layer of the Epidermis does the nucleus start to break up into granules?
- AStratum corneum
- BStratum lucidum
- CStratum granulosum
- DStratum spinosum
- EStratum germinativum
27What is the name of the outer layer of the hair shaft?
- AMedulla
- BCortex
- CCuticle
28What is the name of the layer of the hair shaft where the colour pigment is found?
- ACuticle
- BCortex
- CMedulla
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- Recap skin quiz -NVQ & VRQ Beauty, Hair & Media.
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