1. Subject: Level 1 E4 Anatomy revision
Twenty Questions
Subject:
Level 1 E4 Anatomy revision

2. Twenty Questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

3. 1. What are the functions of the skin?
Sensation
Heat regulation
Absorption
Protection
Excretion/elimination

4. 2. Name the layers of the epidermis
Horney – stratum corneum
Clear – stratum lucidum
Granular – stratum granulosum
Prickle – stratum spinosum
Basal – stratum germinativum

5. 3 Where is the epidermis thinnest?
Eyelids and lips

6. 4. How does your body control its temperature?
Vaso dilation of capillaries – blood capillaries expand
Sweating 6

7. 5. Where are new nail cells produced?
Matrix

8. 6.What is the function of the nail plate?
Protect the nail bed

9. 7. What is the function of a free edge?
Protect the end of the finger

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

11. 9. Where is the free edge
Part of the nail extending beyond the fingertip

12. 10. Name the common nail shapes
Square
Oval
Round

13. 11. Which are the strongest nail shapes?
Square

14. 12. What are the benefits of massage on the nails?
Increase circulation so better growth
Stronger nails
Improved appearance

15. 13. What effects does ageing have on skin?
Fine lines & wrinkles
Loss of muscle tone
Dehydration
Broken capillaries
Slower cell regeneration
Slower circulation

16. 14. What happens to skin cells in the granular & prickle layers?
Cells harden and die due to keratinisation

17. 15. Name the 2nd layer of the skin
Dermis

18. What is the other name for the fat layer of the skin?
Subcutaneous layer

19. 17. Where does the clear layer of skin most commonly occur?
Areas of pressure or friction
Soles of the feet
Palms of the hand

20. 18. What is sebum?
Skins natural oil

21. 19. How long does it take for skin to go from the basal to horney layers?
Approx 28 days

22. 20. What sends messages to the brain about what we sense?
Sensory nerve endings