Chapter 7 Skin Structure

The medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin— its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment—is called

• cosmetology

• dermatology

• physician

• skintology

is a physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.

• dermatologist

• cosmetologist

• skintologist

• physician

An__________________ specializes in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of the health of skin on the entire body, including the face and neck.

• physician

• make-up tech

• esthetician

• spa-tech

Cosmetologists are not allowed to diagnose, prescribe, or provide any type of treatment for abnormal conditions, illnesses, or diseases.

• true

• false

A callus is nature’s way of protecting the skin from damage and infection. Complete removal of a callus is a medical procedure that should not be performed in the salon.

• true

• false

The skin is composed of two main divisions:

• dermis and derma

• epidermis and dermis

• epidermis and adipose

• upper skin and lower skin

is the outermost and thinnest layer of

the skin. It contains no blood vessels, but has many small nerve endings. It's made up of five layers.

• the dermis

• adipose tissue

• goosebumps

• the epidermis

_____________is the clear, transparent layer under the stratum corneum; it consists of small cells through which light can pass.

• Stratum Corneum

• Stratum Lucidum

• Stratum Germinativum

• Stratum Spinosum

_______________is the layer of the epidermis that is composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with keratin. The cells die as they are pushed to the surface to replace dead cells that are shed from the stratum corneum.

• Stratum Granulosum

• Stratum Corneum

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Germinativum

__________________also known as horny layer, is the outer layer of the epidermis. It's the layer we see when we look at the skin and is the layer cared for by salon products and services

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Lucidum

• Stratum Corneum

• Stratum Germinativum