chapter 9- nail structure & growth

what is the technical term for the natural nail

• free edge

• cuticle

• nail plate

• oynx

the nail unity consists of basic parts, which are the nail bed, matrix, nail plate and ______

• eponychium

• cuticle

• nail plate

• nail bed

the most visible and functional part of the nail unit is called the

• nail plate

• cuticle

• flexibility

• free edge

the water content of the nail is between

• 30%

• 5%

• 100

• 15%-25%

The end portion of the nail plate that reaches over the fingertip is called the

• the bed epithelium

• nail plate

• a rock

• free edge

the water content of a nail directly affects the nail's

• love

• passion

• flexibility

• strength

the nail plate is constructed of approximately how many layers of nail cells?

• approximately 100

• around 30

• at least 5!!

• 110

the hardened keratin structure covering the nail bed is the

• nail plate

• the bed epithelium

• eponychium

• free edge

what is the thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail plate and the nail bed?

• onyx

• the bed epithelium

• nail bed

• eponychium

the blood vessels that provide nourishment for growth of the nail are found in the

• nail plate

• cuticle

• onyx

• nail bed