PMU Skin Anatomy & Color Theory 3

Question 1

Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing new skin cells through mitosis?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Answer

The stratum basale (basal layer) contains stem cells and keratinocytes that continuously divide to regenerate the epidermis.

Question 2

Melanocytes are located primarily in which epidermal layer?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Answer

Melanocytes reside in the stratum basale and produce melanin, which is transferred to surrounding keratinocytes to determine skin color.

Question 3

What does 'value' refer to in color theory?

Accepted Answer

The lightness or darkness of a color

Answer

Value describes how light or dark a color is, ranging from white (high value) to black (low value) on a tonal scale.

Question 4

A client with a Fitzpatrick Type V or VI skin type typically has:

Accepted Answer

Deep brown to dark skin that never burns

Answer

Fitzpatrick Types V and VI describe deeply pigmented skin (brown to dark) that rarely if ever burns and tans very easily.

Question 5

In PMU color theory, 'undertone' most accurately refers to:

Accepted Answer

The subtle hue beneath the skin's surface color

Answer

Undertone is the subtle hue beneath the skin's primary color (e.g., pink, yellow, or neutral) that influences how pigments appear once healed.

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