Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which muscle is primarily responsible for closing the eyelids during facial treatments?

Accepted Answer

Orbicularis oculi

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Frontalis

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Corrugator supercilii

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Levator palpebrae superioris

Question 2

What is the primary function of the stratum lucidum in the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

It provides a clear, transparent layer found mainly on the palms and soles

Answer

It produces melanin for UV protection

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It continuously sheds dead skin cells

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It anchors the epidermis to the dermis

Question 3

Which type of gland is associated with hair follicles and produces sebum?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous glands

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Sudoriferous glands

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Ceruminous glands

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Mammary glands

Question 4

What is the role of the arrector pili muscle in the skin?

Accepted Answer

It causes hair to stand upright, creating goosebumps

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It controls blood flow to the dermis

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It regulates sweat production

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It aids in the movement of facial muscles

Question 5

The subcutaneous layer of the skin is primarily composed of which type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

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Epithelial tissue

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Nervous tissue

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Muscle tissue

Question 6

Which cranial nerve controls the muscles of facial expression that estheticians manipulate during massage?

Accepted Answer

Facial nerve (VII)

Answer

Trigeminal nerve (V)

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Vagus nerve (X)

Answer

Accessory nerve (XI)