Esthetician Practice Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

A client is concerned about loss of skin firmness and the recent appearance of fine lines.
An esthetician would explain that these changes are likely due to a decrease in the production of which two proteins found in the dermis?

Accepted Answer

Collagen and Elastin

Answer

Keratin and Melanin

Answer

Sebum and Sudor

Answer

Hyaluronic Acid and Glycosaminoglycans

Question 2

Cellular division, or mitosis, which is responsible for the regeneration of the epidermis, occurs primarily in which layer of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Stratum Germinativum (Basale)

Answer

Stratum Corneum

Answer

Stratum Granulosum

Answer

Stratum Spinosum

Question 3

During a facial massage, an esthetician applies pressure and performs movements over the cheeks, forehead, and jawline. Sensation from these areas is primarily carried to the brain by which cranial nerve?

Accepted Answer

Trigeminal Nerve (V)

Answer

Facial Nerve (VII)

Answer

Vagus Nerve (X)

Answer

Accessory Nerve (XI)

Question 4

Which of the following are the two primary types of sudoriferous glands, which have distinct functions related to cooling the body and producing odor?

Accepted Answer

Apocrine and Eccrine

Answer

Sebaceous and Ceruminous

Answer

Holocrine and Merocrine

Answer

Endocrine and Exocrine

Question 5

A client is scheduled for a manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage to reduce puffiness. Which of the following conditions reported on their health history form would be an absolute contraindication for this service?

Accepted Answer

Acute Infection with Fever

Answer

First Trimester of Pregnancy

Answer

Mild Seasonal Allergies

Answer

Well-controlled Hypothyroidism

Question 6

Which layer of the epidermis is the most superficial and is composed of 20-30 layers of dead, flattened keratinocytes that provide a protective barrier?

Accepted Answer

Stratum Corneum

Answer

Stratum Lucidum

Answer

Stratum Basale

Answer

Stratum Spinosum

A client is concerned about loss of skin firmness and the recent appearance of fine lines.An esthetician would explain that these changes are likely due to a decrease in the production of which two proteins found in the dermis?

A client is concerned about loss of skin firmness and the recent appearance of fine lines.
An esthetician would explain that these changes are likely due to a decrease in the production of which two proteins found in the dermis?