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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe technical term for the nail is____.lunulamatrixonyxmantle
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe nail unit consist of basic parts which are the nail bed,matrix bed,nail plate,and:cuticle,folds and free edgecuticle,specialized ligaments and nail foldsonyx,bed epithelium,and free edgecuticle,nail folds and free edge
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe visible portion of the nail that rests upon and is attached to the nail bed is called the:nail root or edgenail groove or foldnail body or platefree edge or hangnail
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe average rate of growth of fingernails in normal adults is:1/10" per month1" per month1/4" per month1/16" per month
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe skin that surrounds the nail plate is the:cuticlenail wallperionychiumnail fold
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe thin layer of tissue between the nail plate and the nail bed is the:bed epitheliumcuticleeponichiumfree edge
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe blood vessels that provide nourishment for growth of the nail are found in the:nail bodynail rootnail bedfree edge
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe end portion of the nail plate that reaches over the fingertip is called the:nail rootnail extensionnail body or platefree edge
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe hardened keratin plate covering the nail bed is the:nail extensionnail platematrixlunula
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail body which partly overlaps the lunula is called the:nail bedeponychiumhyponychiummantle
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIf the matrix remains healthy a nail lost through injury will be replaced in about how many months?4 to 63 to 42 to 31 to 2
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail bed to the nail plate is the:free edgebed epitheliumlunulaeponychium
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe nail plate is constructed of approximately how many layers of nail cells?5075100125
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe water content of the nail is between:5 and 10 percent15 and 25 percent25 and 30 percent30 and 35 percent
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe water content of a nail directly affects the nails:colorlengththicknessflexibility
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich nail grows the fastest?the middle fingerthe little fingerthe index fingerthe thumb
- 17. Multiple Choicewhich nail grows the slowest?the middle fingerthe little fingerthe index fingerthe thumb
- 18. Multiple ChoiceIf a toenail is lost through injury how long will it take for replacement?4 to 6 months6 to 8 months8 to 12 months12 to 14 months
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe dead tissue that tightly adheres to the natural nail plate is the____.cuticleeponychiumhyponychiumligament
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe tough bank of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place consists of____.nail foldsligamentshalf moonsnail grooves
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