Maryland Cosmetology State Practice Exam

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What is the visible part of the nail called?

Cuticle
Nail bed
Nail plate
Nail matrix

The correct answer is: Nail plate

The visible part of the nail is called the nail plate, which is the hard, translucent part that is responsible for protecting and supporting the nail. The cuticle (A) is the small layer of skin at the base of the nail that protects the new growth. The nail bed (B) is the skin underneath the nail plate. The nail matrix (D) is the area at the base of the nail where new cells are formed to grow the nail. While the other options are all important parts of the nail, they are not the visible part that is being asked for in this question.