Skin Histology & Physiology — Esthetician Practice Test
45 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
Which cells produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color?
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This Esthetician Skin Histology & Physiology practice set has 45 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 75% on the real Esthetician knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Skin Histology & Physiology bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
How many main layers does the skin have?
- Three — Correct answer
- Two
- Four
- Five
Explanation: The skin has three main layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous (adipose) layer.
Handbook: Skin Histology & Physiology — Skin Structure Overview
Which layer of the skin is the outermost, epithelial layer?
- Epidermis — Correct answer
- Dermis
- Hypodermis
- Subcutaneous layer
Explanation: The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, made of stratified squamous epithelial tissue.
Handbook: Skin Histology & Physiology — Skin Structure Overview
How many strata (layers) make up the epidermis?
- Five — Correct answer
- Three
- Four
- Six
Explanation: The epidermis is composed of five strata: corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, and germinativum (basale).
Handbook: Skin Histology & Physiology — Epidermal Strata