The Skin

The sun’s ultraviolet rays are classified based on their:

• frequency
• color
• wavelength
• harmonics

In addition to hemoglobin, the other primary chromophore in the skin is:

• melanin
• tyrosine
• DNA
• RNA

UVB rays are primarily responsible for which of the following skin findings?

• photoaging
• skin cancer promotion
  skin cancer promotion
• sunburn
• wrinkle development

SPF is an abbreviation for:

• solar prediction feature
• solar probable feature
• sunburn prevention factor
• sunburn protection factor

Which of the following is a type of skin cancer with a relationship to sun exposure?

• melanoma
• retinoblastoma
• ungual carcinoma
• Merkel cell carcinoma

What country has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world?

• Canada
• United states
• Brasil
• Australia

This skin cell provides a tough, fibrous layer to protect and waterproof the skin

• melanocytyes
• keratinocytes
• langerhan's cells
• Merkel cells

This spider shaped cell give the skin its color.

• Merkel cells
• Langerhan cells
• melanocytes
• keratinocytes

These skin cells are created in the bone marrow and attack unwanted invaders in the skin.

• Langerhan Cells
• Merkel Cells
• melanocytes
• keratinocytes

These tactile cells combine with nerves to provide a sensory receptor for touch.

• melanocytes
• Merkel Cells
• Langerhan Cells
• keratinocytes