The largest organ of the human body is the:

Healthy skin should be:

The skin is thinnest on the:

The two divisions of the skin that most concern us are the epidermis and the:

The outer protective layer of the skin is called the:

The outer layer of the skin does not contain any:

Blood vessels, nerves, and glands are found in the:

The color of the skin depends on the blood supply and the amount of:

The epidermis contains many:

The dermis is is also known as the curium, cutis, derma, or:

The reticular and papillary layers are found in the:

The layer of the epidermis that contains melanin and contributes to the growth of the skin is the:

The layer of the epidermis that consists of small transparent cells through which light can pass is the:

The outer layer of the epidermis that has cells that are constantly being shed and replaced is the:

Another name for the stratum germinativum is the:

Another name for the stratum corneum is the:

Another name for the stratum lucidum is the:

The layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients due to it containing blood vessels is the:

The layer of the dermis that contains some melanin and tactile corpuscles is the:

The layer of the skin that contains mostly fatty tissue is the:

Another name for the subcutaneous layer is:

Sebaceous glands secrete:

The function of sebum is to keep the skin:

No oil glands are found on the:

Where are the oil glands the largest?

The sweat glands help to eliminate what from the body?

The sweat and oil glands are known as:

The excretion of perspiration from the skin is under the control of the:

The palms, soles, forehead, and armpits contain an abundance of:

Endings of nerve fibers in the papillary layer are called:

The adipose or subcutis tissue gives the skin its:

Which nerve fibers are connected to the arrector pili muscles, which are attached to the follicle?

A fiber that gives the skin flexibility and elasticity is:

A fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is called:

Nerve fibers that send messages to the brain regarding heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain are called:

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Chemicals released by the immune system to enlarge the vessels around an injury are called:

80 to 85% of the skin's aging is caused by:

A type of vitamin that accelerates healing and fights the aging process is:

A type of vitamin that contains cancer fighting antioxidants is :

A benefit of drinking water includes all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following are signs of infection EXCEPT:

If a client has a skin disease, the cosmetologist should:

A type of disease spread by personal contact is considered to be:

Acne or common pimple is known as acne simplex or acne:

Products used on acne skin should be:

A term that means inflammation of the skin is:

Herpes simplex, or fever blisters, usually occur around the:

A mark on the skin that may indicate injury or disease is a/an:

The outward signs revealing disease are called:

A skin lesion found in chapped lips and hands is a/an:

The most dangerous form of skin cancer, characterized by brown or black skin patches that are irregular, uneve, raised, or jagged is:

A blackhead is the common name for a:

A term used to describe a disease that lasts a long time is:

This often develops after a wound heals

The study that deals with the structures, functions, and disorders of the skin is:

An abnormal cell mass in the body is called a:

A term that refers to excessive perspiration is:

A term used to describe a disease that lasts a short time is:

Dryness of the skin caused by deficiency of sebum is called:

A term that refers to foul-smelling perspiration is:

The technical term for prickly heat is:

Patches of dry white or silvery scales on the skin or scalp may be an indication of:

A chronic inflammation of the cheeks and nose is:

Abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape is a:

The technical term for a birthmark is:

The technical term for abnormal white patches on the skin is:

The technical term for freckles is:

The technical term for callous, caused by the continued friction of the hands and feet is a:

The technical term for a wart is:

A small elevated pimple on the skin with no fluid is called a:

A term that refers to lack of perspiration is:

The technical term for a blister is a:

An open skin lesion containing pus and causing a loss of skin depth is a/an:

A large protruding pocket like lesion usually present on the scalp, back, or neck is called a:

The technical name for benign, keratin filled cysts that resemble sesame seeds in the skin is:

The technical name for pink eye is:

A prescription cream used to treat acne is called:

What can an esthetician do?

Subjective symptoms are those that you can:

Objective symptoms are those that you an:

Cone shaped projections of elastic tissue in the papillary layer are called:

The subcutaneous layer is found:

A term that refers to any abnormal coloration of the skin is:

A skin doctor is called a:

An example of a subjective symptom is:

An example of an objective symptom is: