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Skin science practice questions

28 questions from the esthetics theory practice test.

Skin science practice test

10 questions, graded as you go, with the reason for every answer. No sign-up.

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The stratum lucidum is a clear layer of the epidermis found mainly in which areas?

  1. Eyelids and lips
  2. Scalp and underarms
  3. Palms of the hands and soles of the feet
  4. Cheeks and forehead
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C. Palms of the hands and soles of the feet

The stratum lucidum appears only in thick skin, on the palms and soles. Thin facial skin such as the eyelids lacks this layer.

Reference: Skin histology: layers of the epidermis

Which is the deeper layer of the dermis, containing most of its collagen and elastin network?

  1. Papillary layer
  2. Reticular layer
  3. Basal layer
  4. Spiny layer
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B. Reticular layer

The reticular layer is the deeper, denser part of the dermis that gives skin strength and stretch. The papillary layer is the thin upper dermis, and the basal and spiny layers belong to the epidermis.

Reference: Skin histology: layers of the dermis

What is the main makeup and purpose of the subcutaneous layer?

  1. Dead keratin cells that shed from the surface
  2. Dense collagen bundles that produce new skin cells
  3. Pigment cells that protect the body against ultraviolet rays
  4. Fatty tissue that cushions, insulates and stores energy
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D. Fatty tissue that cushions, insulates and stores energy

The subcutaneous (hypodermis) layer is mostly adipose tissue that pads the body, holds heat and stores energy. Collagen bundles describe the dermis, and new cells are made in the basal layer of the epidermis.

Reference: Skin histology: subcutaneous tissue

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