Cosmetology Test Anatomy and Physiology 5

Question 1

The dermis is divided into two layers. Which layer directly contacts the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

Papillary layer

Answer

Reticular layer

Answer

Subcutaneous layer

Answer

Hypodermis

Question 2

Which term describes the outermost layer of the hair shaft?

Accepted Answer

Cuticle

Answer

Cortex

Answer

Medulla

Answer

Papilla

Question 3

The buccinator muscle is located in the cheek and is primarily responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Compressing the cheeks against the teeth during chewing and whistling

Answer

Raising the upper lip

Answer

Closing the jaw

Answer

Elevating the corner of the mouth

Question 4

Nail matrix cells undergo which process to produce new nail plate cells?

Accepted Answer

Mitosis

Answer

Meiosis

Answer

Apoptosis

Answer

Osmosis

Question 5

Which cranial nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the face?

Accepted Answer

Trigeminal nerve (V)

Answer

Facial nerve (VII)

Answer

Accessory nerve (XI)

Answer

Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)

Question 6

The catagen phase of the hair cycle is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Transition and regression where hair growth ceases

Answer

Rapid hair elongation and matrix cell division

Answer

Hair shedding from the follicle

Answer

Follicle dormancy with no cellular activity

Question 7

Which structure anchors the nail plate to the underlying nail bed at the free edge end?

Accepted Answer

Hyponychium

Answer

Lunula

Answer

Eponychium

Answer

Matrix