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Skin Anatomy and Functions: A Focus on Layers and Calluses, Exams of Dentistry

Essential information about the structure and functions of the skin, focusing on its main divisions, layers, and the formation of calluses. It covers topics such as the role of the epidermis and dermis, the appearance of healthy skin, appendages, and the significance of the subcutaneous tissue. Additionally, it discusses the importance of various layers, the differences between scalp and body skin, and the medical field of dermatology.

Typology: Exams

2023/2024

Available from 02/29/2024

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20 Questions: Chapter 7

The skin is composed of which two main divisions? - Epidermis and dermis By law, in all states cosmetologists may clean skin, preserve the health of skin, and beautify the skin, TRUE or FALSE? - False What is the ideal appearance of healthy skin? - Free of any visible signs of disease, infection, or injury What are appendages of the skin? - Hair, nails, sweat, and oil When is it appropriate to completely remove a callus in a salon? - It is never appropriate Which layer of the epidermis is the clear and transparent layer? - Stratum lucidum Which layer of the epidermis is cared for by salon products and services? - Stratum corenum Which layer is the outer layer of the dermis, located directly beneath the epidermis? - Papillary layer

Which layer is the deepest layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with all of its oxygen and nutrients?

  • Reticular layer Where is the subcutaneous tissue found? - Below the dermis What delivers nutrients and oxygen to the skin? - Blood What reacts to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain? - Sensory nerve fibers The color of the skin depends on what? - Melanin Which nerve fibers are distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to the hair follicles? - Motor nerve fibers The thinnest skin is found where? - Under or around the eyes How much thicker is the dermis than the epidermis? - 25 times thicker The basal cell layer is also referred to as what? - Germinitivum layer How does a callus form? -

Continued, repeated pressure on any part of the skin, especially the hands and feet Explain the difference between the skin of the scalp and the skin of the human body - The scalp has larger and deeper hair follicles to accommodate the longer hair of the head What is the medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin and its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment? - Dermatology