Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a(n):

A dark band within the nail plate extending from the base to the free edge due to increased pigmentation is called:

Parasites that under some conditions can cause infections to the feet and hands are:

Minor damage to the matrix that produces a whitish discoloration or white spots on the nails is:

In the early stages, a typical bacteria infection on the nail plate can be identified as a:

The surface of a healthy nail should be:

Clients with skin or nails that are infected,inflamed, or swollen should be referred to a:

Ridges running vertically down the natural nail plate are caused by:

The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of:

A highly curved nail plate often called "folded nail" caused by injury to the matrix or inherited, is a(n):

The naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grow out of control and cause nail infections, incorrectly referred to as a mold is:

Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that are the result of a major illness or injury are:

Any deformity or disease of the nails in general is called:

Onychomadesis is the seperation and falling off of a nail plate and can be traced to:

Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by the shredding of the natural nail plate is:

Nails with noticeably thin, white nail plate that are more flexible than normal nails are:

Tinea pedis is the medical term used to describe:

A nail condition in which blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is:

Split or brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate is:

Tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate is an indication of:

The dermis layer is made up of two layers which are the:

When sebum hardens and the sebaceous duct becomes clogged, the pore impaction that is formed is a:

Continued pressure on any part of the skin causes it to thicken up and develop into a(n):

The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as:

The fibrous protein that gives the skin its flexibility and helps skin regain its shape after being expanded is:

The deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as:

The tiny grains of pigment deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are:

The layer of the dermis that houses the nerve endings which provide the body with the sense of touch is found in the:

The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the:

The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the:

The clear, transparent layer just under the stratum corneum that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the:

The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the:

Which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the muscles?

Which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?

Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight?

The largest organ of the human body is the:

All of the following are appendages of the skin EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a function of the skin?

Fatty tissue found below the dermis is:

The surface of healthy skin is slightly:

Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called:

The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the:

The stratum germinativum is composed of serveral layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment called:

The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and diseases is:

The underlying or inner layer of the skin, which is also called the derma corium, cutis, or true skin, is the:

The melanin produced by the body that is red to yellow in color is:

The muscle that causes goosebumps when a person is frightened or cold is the:

Which of the following is also known as microscopic anatomy?

The basic unit of all living things is:

The protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus is the:

Unfavorable conditions for mitosis include

The chemical process in living organisms whereby cells are nourished and carry out their activities is:

The phase of metabolism that involves the breaking down of complex compounds within cells into smaller ones is:

The tissue that binds together, protects, and supports parts of the body is:

Structures composed of specialized designed to perform a specific functions in plants and animals are:

The physical foundation of the body consisting of bones connected by the joints is the:

The facial skeleton has how many bones?

The bone that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the:

The bone that forms the forehead is the:

Two bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region are the:

The bone that joins all bones of the cranium together is the:

The cheekbones are also called the malar bones or:

The elastic, bony cage that acts as a protective framework for the heart and lungs is the:

The uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder is the:

The inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached at the wrist and located on the side of the little finger is the:

The bones of the fingers or digits are called:

The heavy, long bone that forms the leg above the knee is called:

The ankle joint is composed of how many bones?

Muscles that are attached to bones and are voluntary or consciously controlled are:

The part of the muscle at the movable attachment to the skeleton is the

Pressure in massage is usually directed from:

The muscle of the scalp that raises eyebrows, draws the scalp forward and causes wrinkles across the forehead is the:

The muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head is:

The ring muscle of the eye socket that enables you to close your eyes is the:

A muscle that draws the eyebrow down and wrinkles the forehead vertically is the:

The muscle that covers the back of the neck, middle and upper region of the back is the:

Extensor muscles that turn the hand inward so the palm faces downward are:

Muscles that separate the fingers are called:

The nervous system as a whole is divided into how many subdivisions?

The nervous system that controls the voluntary functions of the five senses is the:

The largest and most complex nerve tissue of the body is the:

The largest of the cranial nerves is the:

Which nerve supplies impulses to the skin on the outer side and back of the foot and leg?

A lower, thick-walled chamber of the heart is the:

Thin-walled blood vessels that are less elastic than arteries and located closer to the skin surface are:

Which blood component gives blood its color?

The main arteries that supply blood to the head, neck, and face are:

Ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream are:

Insulin, adrenaline and estrogen are examples of:

Spongy tissues composed of microscopic cells in which inhaled air exchanged for carbon dioxide during one breathing cycle are

The word integument means:

All of the following are examples of primary lesions EXCEPT:

A large blister containing a watery fluid is:

A flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a:

A large sore bump that does not have a head of pus is a:

An inflamed pimple containing pus is:

An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color and shape:

Lesions of the skin characterized by piles of material on the skin surface are:

Benign, keratin filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by red, flaky skin in the scalp and hairline is:

A contagious, recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores is:

A noncontagious skin disease characterized by red patches with silver white scales found on the scalp

The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is:

Dark, brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised may be a warning sign of:

The rays of the sun that cause sun burns and tanning and are also known as burn rays are: