Milady Practice Exam Cosmetology (Answered)
The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the
Stratum Germinativum
The layer of skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped cells and is responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the:
Stratum Ger...
Milady Practice Exam Cosmetology
(Answered)
The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the
Stratum Germinativum
The layer of skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped cells and
is responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the:
Stratum Germinativum
Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead
skin from the:
stratum corneum
The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the:
Corneum
The fatty layer found below the dermis is the:
Subcutaneous
The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is
the___
Arrector Pili Muscle
The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its
color are:
Melanin
The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to form new
substances are:
Sudoriferous & Sebaceous Glands
Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of
the body's weight?
50 to 70%
The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation,
excretion, and:
Secretion & Absorption
The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and:
Medulla Layer
A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a:
Hydrogen Bond
All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called:
Melanin
Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive:
Sebaceous Glands
The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about ______ per month.
1/2 inch
A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular
swellings along the hair shaft is:
Trichorrhexis Nodosa
The medial term that is used to describe dandruff is:
Pityriasis
, Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions
and is caused by:
Fungus
An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is:
Pediculosis Capitis
A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by:
Staphylococci
The type of fungal infection that is characterized by red papules or spots at the
opening of the hair follicle is:
Tinea Capitis
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a:
Crust
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be:
Oil Attracting
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is:
Hydrophilic
Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and
hair are:
Acid-Balanced
Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing
excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions are:
Medicated Shampoos
The hair should never be brushed prior to a:
Chemical Service
When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip balls,
and the cushions of the:
Palms
Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which clean and
add luster to the hair, are:
Natural
During the shampoo procedure, the water should be monitored for:
Volume & Temperature
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color
pigments are:
Color-enhancing
Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be:
Nonstripping
Shampoo that can leave the hair dry and brittle and cause fading in color-treated
hair is:
High-pH Shampoo
Characteristics that are associated with particular skin types are referred to as
skin:
Conditions
The amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of
the:
Pores
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