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When razor cutting it is recommended that the hair be cut? - ANSWet When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended that the hair be cut? - ANSDry When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut? - ANSDry after straightening Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline derivative tints? - ANSFood and Drug Administration Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color and what is the correct toner shade to achieve a neutral color? - ANSOrange; Blue When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally? - ANSBelow your fingers The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as? - ANSDensity Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have? - ANSPoor Porosity Pediculosis Capitis is? - ANSHead Lice In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the - ANSHair will be shorter The red dermal light is used to treat? - ANSDry Skin When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as - ANSCroquignole curling What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume? - ANSOn Base In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the - ANSOpen End The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as - ANSpH The perimeter of the haircut is found at the - ANSOuter Edge Which of the following lines would be used to add weight/ volume in a haircut? - ANSHorizontal Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs? - ANSClubbed The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as - ANSHyponychium In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used to primarily to - ANSBuild Weight This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or length.
- ANSStationary Another name for Telsa (high frequency) current is? - ANSViolet Ray When giving a razor haircut, the guideline is generally? - ANSAbove Your Fingers Remy hair is? - ANSHuman hair with the cuticle intact. The type of relaxer is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" and marketed for "Sensitive Scalps" - ANSGuanidine Most relaxers on the market contain? - ANSSodium Eye Tabbing involves? - ANSThe application of individual lashes. When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result? - ANSRemoves less hair than with "Single-Notch" shears In hair cutting, the area above the parietal crest is referred to as the? - ANSInterior A "hand-tied" or "hand-knotted" wig is a? - ANSCap Wig Process where the Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the disulphide bond? - ANSLantionization The "shear-over-comb" method usually employs this type of comb? - ANSBarber Comb What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft? - ANSCoat the cuticle
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A "weft" will be found in a? - ANSCapless Wig Turned Hair is? - ANSHair with cuticle "turned" in one direction All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except - ANSHave a lower pH than most thio relaxers. Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale? - ANSBelow 7 Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because - ANSVellus hair has little or no pigment. The hair found on a man's face is referred to as - ANSBarba Machine made wigs are? - ANSCapless Wigs Can not be thermal styled or wet set. - ANSSynthetic hair wigs This agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection. - ANSEPA Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash tones, use - ANSViolet Toner The even mixture of blue and yellow makes? - ANSGreen Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the MOST volume? - ANSNo stem Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the LEAST volume? - ANSHalf Stem Which of the following roller-sets will create the MOST volume - ANSOn Base The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the? - ANSEponychium Client's hair has lightened to palest yellow, stylist applies a blue toner. What is the result? - ANSGreen What should be done before each client? - ANSSanitize Hands What do use on your client if they are bleeding? - ANSPowdered allum What kind of shampoo is used on oily hair? - ANSBalancing When should you clean the neck on the shampoo bowl? - ANSAfter each use What do you use to increase the diameter of the hair? - ANSProtein Conditioner A 180 degree haircut will give you? - ANSLong Layers All belong to a pin curl except? - ANSBarrel Either a finger wave or the shape you are looking for when you cold wave is an: - ANSS- Shape What perm would you use on extreme porous hair? - ANSTrue Acid Wave What is the benefit for using a low pH perm? - ANSMinimal Swelling What should you NOT do while shampooing if a client is getting a chemical service? - ANSScratch the scalp Why could your license be suspended? - ANSYou are a threat to public. How do you renew your license? - ANSMail in an application. How many hours do you need before working on a client in a secondary education school? - ANS How many hours do you need before working on a client in a public beauty school? - ANS What would you use a double process color on? - ANSGray Hair When using a dryer, the tool that would give you a curly look is a? - ANSDiffuser
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TDLR can revoke a salon license and charge ___ if they ___. - ANS$1000; Do not have sterilized equipment. If a cosmetologist from another state wants to obtain a Texas license, they will have to a pay fee and show proof ___. - ANSThey are licensed in a state that has the same requirements as Texas. What is the first step for gel nails with a UV light? - ANSClean nails What is the first step for nails with tips? - ANSBuff nails What does a client have if they have white spots on their nails? - ANSLeukonchyia What is a sign of an advance stage nail infected with bacteria? - ANSNail is black in color. What do you ask the client if they have athletes foot? - ANSTo see a doctor. What is a squoval nail shape? - ANSSquare center and oval edges. What is used to remove callus? - ANSFoot file What kind of foot file should you never use? - ANSRazor What should you throw away after a nail service? - ANSEmery boards What do you do with all dust and debris and hair on the floor? - ANSCleaned and swept after each client. What disinfectant is acceptable in a salon? - ANSSodium Hypochlorite What do you disinfect salon equipment and countertops with? - ANSQuats Implements that are solid but did not come into contact with blood or bodily fluids must be what? - ANSClean with soap and water then disinfected. Metal or non-porous implements that come into contact with blood or bodily fluid must be what? - ANSCleaned then sterilized in an autoclave. Porous implements that come into contact with blood or bodily fluids must be what? - ANSDouble bagged and discarded in a bio hazard container. What is the maximum stretch of normal dry hair? - ANS5% Traveling guideline creates a what? - ANSUniform layer haircut What is a diffuser? - ANSAttachment for a blow dryer. High frequency telsa electrical current machine can not be used if the ___? - ANSClient has lotion on face that contains alcohols. In a wet set what bonds are broken? - ANSHydrogen Bonds Where do you the chemical changes occur? - ANSCortex Layer What should you apply to hair if hair is chemically damaged? - ANSCream Conditioner What does OSHA stand for and what is it? - ANSOccupational Safety and Health Administration: A federal agency that regulates and investigates safety and health standards in work locations. Set of Guidelines and controls. Published by the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC), that require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and specified human bodily fluids are infections for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens - ANSUniversal Precautions EPA - ANSEnviornmental Protection Agency: gives licenses to certain disinfectants. Two types used in salon; Hospital and Tuberculocidal 3 Steps of Decontamination - ANS1. Sanitation (lowest) - removing cisible dirt or debris.
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- Disinfection - the process that kills most but not all microorganisms.
- Sterilization (highest) - complete elimination of all microbial life. Proper Use of Disinfectants - ANSAll implements must be thoroughly cleaned of all visible matter or residue before soaking in disinfectant. Use caution when using a disinfectant so that it does not get on skin. Certain viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi that can cause disease. - ANSPathogens Selecting a shampoo according to the condition of the clients hair and scalp. - ANSShampooing Help restore and give it body, or to protect against possible breakage. - ANSConditioning Involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulates blood circulation and helps relax the client. - ANSScalp Massage Verbal communication with a client to determine desired results. - ANSClient Consultation
- Always palm shears/ razor when combing and parting the hair.
- Do not cut past the second knuckle when cutting below your fingers
- Take big precautions when performing short haircuts or cutting around the ears. Cuts on ears can produce a lot of blood.
- When cutting close to the skin, balance shears by placing the tip of the index finger of your left hand on the pivot screw and knuckles of your left hand against the skin. Prevents clients from being accidentally poked with shears if moved.
- When working with razor, learn with guard.
- Take extra care when removing and disposing of the razor blade. Place in its original sleeve, or wrap it in a a paper towel to prevent others from getting hurt. - ANSSafety in Haircutting A blot clot formed under the nail. - ANSBruised Nails Have a thin nail plate and more flexible than normal. (It is safe to perform services on.) - ANSEggshell Nails Depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate. - ANSBeau's Lines A condition of the skin around the nail plate that splits and tears. Splitting of the cuticle. - ANSHangnails (Agnail) White Spots or white discoloration of the nail plate. - ANSLeukonchyia Darkening of the nails. - ANSMelanonychia Bitten Nails (Can be worked on in the salon) - ANSOnchyophagy Split or Brittle nails. Lengthwise ridges on the nail plate - ANSOnychorrhexis Condition that occurs when the skin is stretched by the nail plate. (Do Not Treat!) - ANSPterygium Vertical lines and uneven growth of the nails. Usually a result of illness, injury, or normal aging. (Careful buffing and ridge filler will help.) - ANSRidges Caused by lifting artificial nails. Discoloration is usually a bacteria infection between the nail plate and artificial nail. Not caused by moisture but a number of bacteria. - ANSPseudomonas aeruginosa Parasites - ANSFungi Any deformity or disease of the natural nail. - ANSOnychosis Inflammation of the natural nail. - ANSOnycholysis
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Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectant forms a formaldehyde. Can also damage rubber and plastic. - ANSPhenolic Disinfectant A license issued or renewed to an applicant the same time the applicant is issued one of the following license types: operator, manicurist, esthetician, esthetician/manicurist, eyelash extension specialist, hair weaver, hair braider, wig specialist, instructor, or specialty instructor, which allows the holder to lease space on the premises of a beauty shop, specialty shop, mini-salon [or] dual shop, or mini dual shop to engage in the practice of cosmetology as an independent contractor. - ANSBooth Rental License An area within a cosmetology establishment which contains equipment and facilities available for use by all persons who practice cosmetology on the premises under a license, certificate or permit issued under this chapter or Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1603. - ANSCommon Area A beauty salon, specialty salon, mini-salon, dual shop, mini dual-shop, mobile shop, or beauty culture school, public or private, which is subject to regulation under the Act. - ANSCosmetology Establishment A formal instructional process in which the student and teacher are separated by physical distance and a variety of communication technologies are used to deliver instruction in theory to the student. Courses taught by distance education do not satisfy the requirements of the practical portion of the course curriculum. - ANSDistance Education A shop owned, operated, or managed by a person holding a dual barber and beauty shop license issued under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1603. - ANSDual Shop The process of applying and removing a semi-permanent, thread-like, natural or synthetic single fiber to an eyelash, including cleansing of the eye area and lashes prior to applying and after removing extensions. - ANSEyelash Extension Application A person who holds a specialty license and who is authorized to practice the service defined in Texas Occupations Code. - ANSEyelash Extension Specialist A person who holds a specialty license and who is authorized to practice the services defined in Texas Occupations Code. The term esthetician in this chapter includes the term facialist. - ANSEsthetician A person who possesses subject matter knowledge in specific curriculum topics and who has the teaching ability necessary to impart the information to cosmetology students. Instruction is limited to the presenter's area of expertise and a licensed instructor must be present during the classroom session in order for students to earn hours. - ANSGuest Presenter A person who holds a hair braiding specialty certificate and who may perform only the practice of cosmetology. - ANSHair Braider A person who holds a hair weaving specialty certificate. - ANSHair Weaver An individual authorized by the department to perform or offer instruction in any act or practice of cosmetology. - ANSInstructor A department-issued permit, certificate, approval, registration, or other similar permission. - ANSLicense
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A process that permits a cosmetology license holder from another jurisdiction or foreign country to obtain a Texas cosmetology license without repeating cosmetology education or examination license requirements. - ANSLicense by reciprocity A cosmetology establishment in which a person practices cosmetology under a license, certificate or permit issued under this chapter and which consists of a room or suite of rooms that is one of a number of connected establishments in a single premises that open onto a common hallway or common area. - ANSMini Salon A shop owned, operated, or managed by a person meeting the requirements of both a mini- barbershop and mini-beauty shop - ANSMini-Dual Shop A person or entity that holds a license for a mini-salon or mini-dual shop. - ANSMini-Salon Licensee A beauty salon, specialty salon, or dual shop that is operated in a self-contained, self- supporting, enclosed mobile unit. - ANSMobile Shop An individual authorized by the department to perform any act or practice of cosmetology - ANSOperator A substance used to beautify a person's face, neck or arms or to temporarily remove superfluous hair from a person's body including but not limited to antiseptics, tonics, lotions, powders, oils, clays, creams, sugars, waxes and/or chemicals. - ANSPreparation A license that allows a person to practice cosmetology in Texas pending the department's approval or denial of that person's application for licensure by reciprocity. - ANSProvisional License Containing within itself all that is necessary to be able to operate without connecting to outside utilities such as water and electricity. - ANSSelf-Contained A razor that is fitted with a guard close to the cutting edge of the razor that is intended to prevent the razor from cutting too deeply and reduces the risk and incidence of accidental cuts. - ANSSafety Razor The process of attaching, by any method, commercial hair (hair pieces, hair extensions) to a client's hair and/or scalp. Weaving is also known as hair integration or hair intensification - ANSWeaving A container with a cover to prevent contamination of the disinfectant solution and of a sufficient size such that the objects to be disinfected may be completely immersed in the disinfectant solution. - ANSWet Disinfectant Soaking Container Items constructed of hard materials with smooth surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic typically for use on more than one client. The term includes but is not limited to such items as clippers, scissors, combs, nippers, tweezers, and some nails files. - ANSMulti-use items Porous items made or constructed of cloth, wood, or other absorbent materials having rough surfaces usually intended for single use including but not limited to such items as tissues, orange wood sticks, cotton balls, thread, surgical tape, extension pads, some buffer blocks, and gauze. - ANSSingle-use items To eliminate all forms of bacteria or other microorganisms by use of an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer - ANSSterile or Sterlizer
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Hair that has been shed from the head and fathered from a hairbrush is known as: - ANSfallen hair A ___ is an artificial covering for the head consisting of a network of interwoven hair. - ANSwig A wig constructed with an elasticized, mesh-fiber base to which the hair is attached is called a: - ANSturned hair Which of the following is NOT an advantage of wigs made with synthetic hair? - ANSThey always look natural Indian hair is usually: - ANSwavy When styling a wig, it is recommended that you: - ANSuse the wind test to gauge how realistic it looks. Type of bacteria that can cause strep throat or blood poisoning? - ANSstreptococci Bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause pneumonia are: - ANSdiplococci Lyme disease and syphilis are caused by spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria called: - ANSspirilla In 2000 a bacteria called Mycobacterium fortuitum caused a client outbreak due to the failure of the practitioner to follow proper disinfection guidelines for: - ANSwhirlpool foot spas Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called: - ANSprotoplasm The process whereby bacteria grow, reproduce and divide into new cells is: - ANSbinary fission The presence of pus is a sign of: - ANSbacterial infection A ___ infection appears as a lesion containing pus and is confined to a particular of the body,
- ANSlocal The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection is called: - ANSimmunity Disinfectants used in salons must carry a(n) ___ registration number - ANSEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Which agency publishes the guidelines known as Universal Precautions? - ANSOSHA Disinfectants with a high pH that can cause skin irritation or burn the skin or eyes are: - ANSphenolic disinfectants When washing you hands, you apply soap, lather and scrub your hands and under the free edge of nails with a nail brush for at least: - ANS1 minute Antispetics are effective for: - ANSkilling germs on the hands Universal Precautions require employees to assume that human blood and body fluids are infectious for: - ANSbloodborne pathogens When disinfecting a whirlpool foot spa after use by a client, you must circulate the disinfectant for ___ or for the time recommended by the manufacture. - ANS10 minutes You should clean a whirlpool foot spa and leave disinfectant solution in it overnight: - ANSat least once a week After cleaning and disinfecting a pip-less foot spa at the end of the day, how should you dry it? - ANSwith a clean paper towel Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a surface? - ANShepatitis B
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Accelerated hydrogen peroxide, or AHP, is a recently approved form of disinfectant that only needs to be changed every: - ANS14 days It is important to wear ___ while disinfecting nonelectrical tools and implements - ANSgloves Licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are working in the salon are regulated by ___ agencies. - ANSstate Some ___ disinfectants are harmful to salon tools and equipments. - ANStuberculocidal As a cosmetologist, you are ___ to recommend treatments for diseases. - ANSnot allowed Cosmetologist are not allowed to trim or cut living skin: - ANSany part of the nail Fungual infections are much more common on the ___ than on the hands. - ANSfeet A surface must be properly cleaned before it can be: - ANSdisinfected Sterilization is the most reliable means of: - ANSinfection control If the label on a disinfection product includes the word concentrate, it means that the product must be: - ANSdiluted before use Quat solutions are ___ disinfectants when used properly in the salon - ANSvery effective Using ___ bleach can damage metal and plastic. - ANStoo much Items that are ___ are also considered absorbent. - ANSporous Fumigants are ___ in salons because they produce potentially harmful formaldehyde gas. - ANSno longer used Salons should keep a ___ that identifies each time a piece of equipment is used, cleaned disinfected, tested, and maintained. - ANSlogbook There is no additive, powder, or table that eliminates the need for you to ___ equipment such as whirlpool spas. - ANSclean and disinfect Not having ___ available poses a health risk to anyone exposed to hazardous materials and violates federal and state regulations. - ANSMSDSs Antimicrobial and anticbacterial soaps are: ___ regular soaps or detergents. - ANSno more effective than The determination of the nature of a disease from its a symptoms and/or tests is a(n); - ANSdiagnosis The ___ include hand washing, wearing gloves, and properly handling and disposing of items that may have been contaminated by blood or other body fluids. - ANSUniversal Precautions After they have been properly cleaned and disinfected, implements should be stored in a(n) ___ container. - ANSclean, covered When cleaning and disinfecting a ___, remove the impeller, footplate, and any other removable parts according to the manufacturer's instructions. - ANSpipe-less foot spa At the end of every day, you should properly clean the nonwhirlpool foot basin or tub and then add the appropriate amount of disinfectant and let it soak for: - ANS10 minutes Before beginning any service, you should wash your hands using pump, soap, water, and a: - ANSclean, disinfected nail brush Something caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection is called: - ANSinfectious The one-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal characteristics are called: - ANSbacteria
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Human cells reproduce by mitosis, dividing into two identical cells called: - ANSdaughter cells The ___ is the protoplasm of cell except for the protoplasm in the nucleus. - ANScytoplasm The chemical process through which cells are nourished and carry out their activities is called: - ANSmetabolism The constructive phase of metabolism is called: - ANSanabolism Which type of tissue lines the heart and the digestive and respiratory organs? - ANSepithelial tissue The connection between two or more bones is called a: - ANSjoint The ___ is the large of the two bones that form the leg below the knee. - ANStibia The oval, bony case that protects the brain is the: - ANScranium The maxillae bones form the: - ANSupper jaw The two bones that form the sides and crown (top) of the cranium are: - ANSparietal bones The inner and larger bone in the forearm, attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger is the: - ANSulna The foot is made up of ___ bones. - ANS Which muscles are also known as the smooth muscles? - ANSnonstriated muscles The part of the muscle that does not move is the: - ANSorigin The broad muscle that covers the top of the head is the: - ANSepicranius The ___ are the muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, fingers to form a straight line. - ANSextensors The muscles at the base of the fingers that draw the fingers together are the: - ANSadductors The system of nerves that carries impulses or messages to and from the central nervous system is called the: - ANSperipheral nervous Sensory nerve endings called ___ are located close the surface of the skin. - ANSreceptors The largest artery in the human body is the: - ANSaorta The main blood supply of the arms and hands are the: - ANSulnar and radial arteries The popliteal artery supplies blood to the foot and divides into separate arteries known as the:
- ANSanterior tibial and posterior tibial arteries The __ is the primary nasal muscle of concern to cosmetologists. - ANSprocerus The mental nerve affects the skin of the: - ANSlower lip and chin The ___ cranial nerve is the chief motor nerve of the face. - ANS7th The greater occipital nerve is located at the ___ of the head and affects the scalp as far up as the top of the head. - ANSback The median nerve supplies impulses to the: - ANSarm and hand The deep peroneal nerve is located in the: - ANSfront of the leg Valves are structures that temporarily close a passage or permit blood flow in: - ANSonly one direction Deoxygenated blood flows from the body into the: - ANSright atrium White blood cells are also known as: - ANSleukyocytes Blood ___ the body's temperature. - ANSplays a role in equalizing The ___ supplies blood to the muscles of the eye. - ANSinfraorbital artery
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The ___ drain(s) the tissue spaces of excess interstitial fluid. - ANSlymphatic system The ___ is a gland of the endocrine system that secrets enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. - ANSpancreas The ___ glands secrete about 30 steroid hormones and control metabolic processes of the body, including the fight-or_flight response. - ANSadrenal Digestive ___ are chemicals that can change certain types of food into a soluble form that can be used by the body. - ANSenzymes The organ that controls the body is the: - ANSheart The organs that excretes water and waste products are the: - ANSkidneys The lungs supply ___ to the blood. - ANSoxygen The ___ is the organ that removes waste. - ANSliver The ___ covers the body and is the external protective coating. - ANSskin The ___ are the organs that digest food. - ANSintestines and stomach The ___ system controls the steady movement of the blood through the body. - ANScirculatory The ___ system changes food into nutrients and wastes. - ANSdigestive The ___ system affects the growth, development, sexual functions, and health of the entire body. - ANSendocrine The ___ system serves as a protective coating and helps regulate the body's temperature. - ANSintergumenaty The ___ system protects the body from disease. by developing immunities and destroying disease-causing toxins and bacteria. - ANSlymphatic The ___ system covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton tissue. - ANSmuscular The ___ system controls and coordinates all other systems inside and outside of the body and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently. - ANSnervous The ___ system controls the processes by which plants and animals produce offspring. - ANSreproductive The ___ system enables breathing, supplying the body with oxygen and eliminating carbon dioxide as a waste product. - ANSrespiratory The ___ system forms the physical foundation of the body. - ANSskeletal The study of the human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized. - ANSanatomy Physiology is the study of the functions and activities performed by the: - ANSbody's structures The study of tiny structures found in living tissues is known as histology or: - ANSmicroscopic anatomy Neurology is the study of the structure, function, and pathology of the: - ANSnervous system The study of the nature, structure, function and diseases of the muscles is: - ANSmyology Osteology is the study of the anatomy, structures, and function of the: - ANSbones A(n) ___ is a physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails. - ANSdermatologist Healthy skin is: - ANSsmooth with a fine-grained
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Lack of water is the principal cause of - ANSdaytime fatigue Small, cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of the hair follicles are: - ANSdermal papillae The layer of the epidermis where the process of skin cell shedding begins is the: - ANSstratum spinosum The coiled base of the sudoriferous gland is known as the: - ANSsecretory roll A small, round elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus is a: - ANSpauple Fatty tisses found below the dermis is ___ tissue - ANSsubcutaneous An inflamed pimple containing pus is a: - ANSpustule The outer layer of the epidermis is the ___ layer. - ANSpapillary The layer of the epidermis that is composed of cells filled with keratin is the: - ANSstratum granulosum A fatty or oily secretion that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair is: - ANSsebum The layer of the epidermis also known as the basal cell layer is the: - ANSstratum germinativum Approximately ___ percent of skin aging is caused by the rays of the sun. - ANS80-80% It is recommended that you wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least ___ on a daily basis. - ANS A ___ is an abnormal rounded solid lump larger than a papule and located above, within, or under the skin. - ANStubercule Keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are: - ANSmilia An open comedo is commonly known as a: - ANSblackhead What is an uncomfortable, and often chronic, disease of the skin, characterized by inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching. - ANSeczema A ___ is abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape. - ANSstain The absence of melanin pigment from the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of: - ANSalbinism What is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised? - ANSmalignant melanoma A cosmetologist must not serve a client who is a suffering from an inflamed skin disorder, regardless of whether it is infections, unless the client: - ANShas a physician's note permitting the client to receive services A skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands is: - ANSseborrheic dermatitis The term ___ refers to an abnormal coloration that accompanies a skin disorder of systemic disorder. - ANSdyschromia A(n) ___ is a type of keratoma. - ANScallus
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Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the ___ gland. - ANSsebaceous Acne is affected by both genetic and - ANShormonal Noncomedogenic products are specifically designed not to clog the: - ANSfollicles People have ___ over the extrinsic factors that affect aging, but not the intrinsic factors. - ANSconsiderable control The best defense against pollutants is to: - ANSfollow a good daily skin care routine Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the: - ANSepidermis A pustule is raised, inflamed pimple containing ___ in the top of the lesion. - ANSpus A ___ is a large, protruding, pocket-like lesion filled with sebum. - ANSsebaceous Any flat spot or discoloration on the skin left after a pimple has healed is a: - ANSmacule Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is: - ANSbromhidrosis A(n) __ is a slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed. - ANSscar The contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions is: - ANSimpetigo A ___ is an itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours. - ANSwheal A(n) ___ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis. - ANSfissure A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis is a: - ANSvesicle The acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin is: - ANSmiliaria rubra A normal, healthy nail: - ANSis shiny The portion of the living skin on which the nail plate sits is called the: - ANSnail bed The ___ is the whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail. - ANSlunula The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe is the: - ANSfree edge A ___ is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place. - ANSligament The ___ is the fold of the skin overlapping the side of the nail. - ANSsidewall After an injury, infection, or disease, the natural nail will return to its healthy grown as long as the ___ is healthy and undamaged. - ANSmatrix Replacement of the natural fingernail usually takes about: - ANS4 to 6 months The finger nail on the ___ typically grows slowest. - ANSthumb The nail has a water content between: - ANS15 and 25 percent The natural nail is an appendage of the: - ANSskin The appearance of the nails can reflect the general health of the: - ANSbody The ___ is relatively porous and will allow water to pass through. - ANSnail plate The matrix contains: - ANSnerves, lymph, and blood vessels Tissue that adheres directly to the natural nail plate but which can be easily removed with gentle scraping is: - ANScuticle Cosmetologist are allowed to ___ the eponychium. - ANSpush back Cuticle moisturizers, softeners, and conditioners are not designed to treat the: - ANScuticle
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The scientific study of hair, its diseases, and care is called: - ANStrichology The two parts of a mature strand of human hair are the: - ANShair shaft and hair The tube-like depressions or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root is the: - ANSfollicle Hair follicles are not found on the: a. forehead b. shaft c. soles of feet d. back of the neck - ANSc. soles of feet The ___ is a tiny, involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle. - ANSarrrector pili An oily substance secreted from the sebaceous glands is: - ANSsebum For chemicals to penetrate a healthy cuticle hair layer, they must have: - ANSan alkaline pH The medulla is composed of ___ cells. - ANSround The process whereby living cells mature and begin their journey up the hair shaft is: - ANSkeratinization The fine main elements that make up the chemical composition of human hair are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and: - ANSboron and calcium The chemical bonds that hold together the amino acid molecules are called: - ANSprotein bonds Which type of melanin provides natural colors ranging from red and ginger to yellow and blond tones? - ANSeumalanin Asians tend to have: - ANSextremely straight hair To help minimize tangles in extremely curly hair when washing you should use: - ANSa detangling rinse Hair texture is classified as: - ANScoarse, medium, or fine The measurement of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 centimeters) of the scalp is:
- ANShair density Compared to hair with high porosity, chemical services performed on hair with low porosity require: - ANSmore alkaline solutions Wet hair with normal elasticity will stretch up to ___ of its original length. - ANS50 percent Oily scalp and hair can be treated by properly washing it: - ANSwith normalizing shampoo Which type of hair almost never has a medulla? - ANSvellus The growth phase during which new hair is produced: - ANSanagen The average growth of healthy scalp hair is: - ANS1/2 inch (1.25 cm) A condition of abnormal hair growth on areas of the body is: - ANShypertrichosis The technical term to describe gray hair is: - ANSalbino The medical term for dandruff is: - ANSpityriasis The body can produce 11 of the 20 ___ that make up hair. - ANSamino acids Salt bonds account for about ___ of the hair's overall strength. - ANSone-third The anagen phase generally lasts from three to five: - ANSyears Scalp hair grows ___ on women than on men. - ANSfaster The ___ phase signals the end of the growth phase. - ANScatagen
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Scalp massage ___ hair growth. - ANSdoes not affect Compared to pigmented hair, gray hair is: - ANSneither coarser nor more resistant Cross-sections of hair: - ANScan be almost any shape Bald men are commonly perceived as: - ANSless successful By age 35, almost ___ percent of both men and women show some degree of hair loss. - ANS Finasteride is an oral prescription medication for hair loss that is meant for: - ANSmen only Congenital canities manifests: - ANSat or before birth Dandruff can easily be mistaken for: - ANSdry scalp Dandruff is believed to be caused by a: - ANSfungus The most frequently encountered fungal infection resulting from hair services is: - ANStinea barbae Tinea is characterized by: - ANSitching The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is called: - ANSpediculosis capitis A carbuncle is similar to a furuncle, but is: - ANSlarger Fine hair is ___ than coarse or medium hair. - ANSmore fragile Coarse hair: - ANSis stronger than fine hair The ___ is the outermost layer of hair. - ANShair cuticle The oil glands in the skin that are connected to the hair follicles are the ___ glands. - ANSsebaceous A ___ bond is a physical bond easily broken by water or heat. - ANShydrogen Hair is approximately ___ percent protein. - ANS Total scalp hair loss is known as: - ANSalopecia totalis Hypertrichosis is also known as: - ANShirsuties The naturally occurring fungus that causes the symptoms of dandruff when it grows out of control is: - ANSmalassezia The ___ is the lowest part of a hair strand. - ANShair bulb The technical term for beaded hair is: - ANSmonilethrix A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite that burrows under the skin is: - ANSscabies The term for the spiral shape coiled protein is: - ANShelix Shaving, clipping, and cutting the hair on the head: - ANShas no effect on hair growth Dry, sulfur-yellow, cup - like crusts on the scalp are called: - ANSscutula The ___ are part of the integumentary system. - ANShair, skin, nails, and glands The long, coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs arms, and bodies of males and females is called ___. - ANSterminal hair The technical term for knotted hair is: - ANStrichorrhexis nodosa The ___ is the innermost layer of the hair. - ANSmedulla Hair that forms in a circular pattern on the crown of the head is called: - ANSwhorl The part of the hair located below the surface of the epidermis is the: - ANShair root A tuft of hair that strands straight up is a: - ANScowlick The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is called: - ANShair porosity
