Test your Beauty Knowledge............

[Snugglepuss]

Ok - I know I am a saddo but thought I would do the same for The Skin Geek as I did for the Nail Geek ........


So an easy one to start with - how many layers does the skin have and what are they called?

 

[pure]

Please bear in mind that I am student still!! :lol::lol:

3 main layers - Epidermis, Dermis and Subcutaneous.


(God I hope thats right!!)

 

[joe90]

Next question on from that then:

What are the of the epidermis

 

[BABSann]

Actually there are several layers of the skin

Epidermis,Basil,spiney,Stratum,horney,dermis,papillary,reticular and subcutis.

 

[BABSann]

Ok,what are the functions of the skin????

 

[bombini]

Ok,what are the functions of the skin????

protects, regulates temperature, eliminates waste, sensitivity and stores fat & water.

There is another function to but minds gone blank :o ah remembered now - absorbtion

OK next question -

What are the three layers of the hair ?

 

[pure]

Ok,what are the functions of the skin????

sensation
heat regulation
absorption
protection
excretion
secretion
vitamin D production

 

[CadenceAlex]

protects, regulates temperature, eliminates waste, sensitivity and stores fat & water.

There is another function to but minds gone blank :o ah remembered now - absorbtion

OK next question -

What are the three layers of the hair ?

Cuticle.... Medulla and Cortex :lol:

 

[pure]

OK next question -

What are the three layers of the hair ?

cuticle
cortex
medulla (not always present in thinner hair)



(This is fab for my revision!!) :lol:

 

[pure]

Next question:


What are the stages of hair growth?

 

[BABSann]

cuticle
cortex
medulla (not always present in thinner hair)



(This is fab for my revision!!) :lol:

Also not present in vellus or lunugo hair:green: and by the way can we not google our answers please,kinda defeats the object really.

 

[pure]

and by the way can we not google our answers please,kinda defeats the object really.

I didn't.:sad: But I am at college so all this is relly fresh in my mind with all the exams we're doing at the moment.

 

[eager beaver]

Next question:


What are the stages of hair growth?

Anagen, catagen, telogen

 

[BABSann]

Anagen, catagen, telogen

Your turn to ask a question beaver

 

[eager beaver]

okay- here goes-
Which muscle is found in the dermis, and what is its purpose?

 

[BABSann]

okay- here goes-
Which muscle is found in the dermis, and what is its purpose?

Erector Pilli(spelling)it erects the hair follicle

 

[eager beaver]

Well done- i will leave the q and a to some one else now- but your turn -have fun x

 

[BABSann]

Well done- i will leave the q and a to some one else now- but your turn -have fun x

Okay,what part of the body would you find the Latissumus Dorsi in(spelling again)sorry,this isn't googled,lol?

 

[gillian w]

Okay,what part of the body would you find the Latissumus Dorsi in(spelling again)sorry,this isn't googled,lol?

Back

 

[BABSann]

Back

Well done,your turn now.