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AROMA101 - Practice Exams AND Final Exam answers
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A base note is the same as a base oil.
Base oils are fixed oils that are greasy to the touch and go rancid.
The body system that responds to aromas The olfactory system responds to aromas; and the vomeronasal system responds to
is ________ _. pheromones.
Olfactory cilia carry the aroma-print in the False - process is same but very FAST
form of electromagnetic messages to the
twin olfactory bulbs. This process is very
slow.
Characteristic of the oil and evaporates quickly. The top note is the very first
impression you have of the aroma. It is usually very characteristic of the oil and is
very difficult to reproduce artificially. It will not last long, so you may need to repeat
A top note is ________ _. the inhalation process a few times. Components or blends of essential oils that are
highly volatile are said to be or possess top notes. They are light, sharp, uplifting,
short lived and immediate. Bergamot, neroli, and ginger are examples of top notes,
or essential oils with many top note components.
Lemon oil is made from: The outer peel of Citrus limonum
Lemon oil contains the terpene limonene, expectorant
which may account for the _____ action
making it useful for coughs and head colds.
Steam is passed through the plant
The basis of distillation is __________ _.
Correct, this creates a steam distilled essential oil. The basis of distillation is that
[select all that apply]
steam is passed through the plant material.
If you had a history of low blood pressure, Clary sage
which oil should you avoid for prolonged
use? [select all that apply]
Essential oils are ____ which means they volatile
evaporate when exposed to air.
The skin is the __________ organ of the body. largest
The _____ system responds to I said olfactory, I thought limbic. WRONG! It was...vomeronasal
pheromones.
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, Fragrance perception is a ____________ I said individual WRONG! Subjective is correct
experience.
A base or _______ oil is expressed from Fixed
seeds, nuts and fruits.
Essential oils are found in many different Seed
parts of plants. For example, Fennel is
found in the
What is the color of "complete" Bergamot? Green
Appears in 1-2 hours and helps soap keep its fragrance for longer
Components or blends of essential oils that are the heaviest and most complex are
said to be base notes. They are tenacious, fixative, and pervasive. They carry the
A base note ___________. blend or are the last note to be perceived in a single essential oil. They are
considered to be grounding and make the foundation of a blend. Sandalwood,
patchouli, and clary sage are examples of essential oils with many base note
components. They have excellent holding power for a blend.
Evaporates - A substance that is volatile has the ability to diffuse freely into the
When used in aromatherapy, volatile atmosphere. A material that is volatile is easily vaporized at low temperatures.
means: (Volatile, is also an umbrella term for low boiling-point components of a natural
source of aroma or flavor.)
The body system that responds to aromas The olfactory system responds to aromas; and the vomeronasal system responds to
is ________ _. pheromones.
Humans give off odorless chemicals called: (Watch spelling!!) pheromones
The ______ in bergamot oil causes bergaptene
abnormal skin pigmentation if exposed to
the sun immediately following use.
René Maurice Gattefossé The term "aromatherapy" is said to have been coined by
René-Maurice Gattefossé (1881-1950), a French chemist and perfumer who worked
Who coined the word "Aromatherapy"?
with his father in their business of importing essential oils and creating exotic
perfumes.
Clary Sage oil is extracted from ________ _. The fresh flowering tops
Terpenes anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-viral, bactericidal.
Alcohols antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, germicidal
Aldehydes Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, sedative.
Acids anti-inflammatory
Esters antifungal, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, sedative
Ketones anti-catarrhal, cell proliferant, expectorant, vulnerary.
Lactones anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, expectorant, febrifuge
Oxides expectorant
Phenols analgesic, antiseptic, bactericidal, disinfectant, stimulant
therapeutic use of aromas to promote health and wellness - or - use of the extracts
define aromatherapy
of aromatic plants for health and wellness.
extracted from a plant. volatile aromatic constituents from a single plant species
define essential oils
extracted by various means.
Types of distillation steam or expressed
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