Twenty Questions

Subject: Level 1 E4 Anatomy revision

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1 . What are the functions of the skin?

     Sensation Heat regulation Absorption Protection Excretion/elimination

2. Name the layers of the epidermis

     Horney – stratum corneum Clear – stratum lucidum Granular – stratum granulosum Prickle – stratum spinosum Basal – stratum germinativum

3 Where is the epidermis thinnest?

 Eyelids and lips

4. How does your body control its temperature ?

  Vaso dilation of capillaries – blood capillaries expand Sweating

5. Where are new nail cells produced?

 Matrix

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What is the function of the nail plate?

 Protect the nail bed

7. What is the function of a free edge?

 Protect the end of the finger

8. What area of the nail is supplied by blood vessels?

 Nail bed

9 . Where is the free edge

 Part of the nail extending beyond the fingertip

10. Name the common nail shapes

   Square Oval Round

11. Which are the strongest nail shapes?

 Square

12. What are the benefits of massage on the nails?

   Increase circulation so better growth Stronger nails Improved appearance

13. What effects does ageing have on skin?

      Fine lines & wrinkles Loss of muscle tone Dehydration Broken capillaries Slower cell regeneration Slower circulation

14. What happens to skin cells in the granular & prickle layers?

 Cells harden and die due to keratinisation

15 . Name the 2 nd layer of the skin

 Dermis

What is the other name for the fat layer of the skin?

 Subcutaneous layer

17 . Where does the clear layer of skin most commonly occur?

   Areas of pressure or friction Soles of the feet Palms of the hand

18 . What is sebum?

 Skins natural oil

19. How long does it take for skin to go from the basal to horney layers?

 Approx 28 days

20. What sends messages to the brain about what we sense?

 Sensory nerve endings