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1. For what type scrubs contra-indicated (not advisable): - -c) Acneac
- 2. When the palms of the hands / fingertips are used rubbing motion, this
is called: - -a) Friction
- 3. Peeling creams, or masks that are rubbed or rolled-off the skin are
referred to as: - -c) Gommages
- 4. A Wall Plate is used - -b) Decrease the electrical power to an appliance
- 5. Which of the following might result in increased hair removal
esthetician: - -b) Hypertrichosis
- 6. Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead mater and aid in its
decomposition: - -c) Saprophytes
- 7. The primary distinction between Vellus and Lanugo hair is: - -b) Lanugo
hair has pigment, Vellus does not
- 8. Do not wax the hair on the face because it may cause the skin to lose its
softness: - -d) Vellus
- 9. A medium pressure, kneading or rolling motion is called: - -d) Petrissage
- 10. A light, tapping movement, applied with either the hand or the finger
tip is called - -c) Tapotement
- 11. Anihidrosis: - -d) Inability to sweat, medical attention recommended
- 12. A tapping motion applied with the finger tips moving quickly across the
face: - -c) Tapotement
- 13. A stimulating, brisk shaking movement, done with the finger tips is
called - -D. Vibration
- 14. Designed primarily for acneac skin, this is a "pinching & rolling"
movement, - -d) Dr. Jacquet Movement
- 15. These cells that aid in the production of collagen and elastin: - -d)
Fibroblasts
, - 16. With both chemical and germicidal effects, White and lights
considered: - -c) Penetrating
- 17. A sudden elevation or increase in the of sweat produced is referred to
as: - -b) Hyperhidrosis
- 18. Excessively foul smelling sweat is called - -a) Bromidrosis
- 19. Bromhidrosis is: - -a) Foul smelling sweat
- 20. The technical name for skin is: - -c) Derma
- 21. The fatty layer of the skin that creates soft and suppleness, is called: -
-a) Subcutaneous / Adipose
- 22. The thinnest skin is found on: - -c) Eyelids
- 23. A congenital defect wherein the skin is unable to produce melanin is
referred to as: - -b) Albinism
- 24. Hypo(low)-pigmentation of the skin, caused by a decrease in
melanocyte activity: - -c) Leucoderma
- 25. What is the largest organ of the body: - -c) Skin
- 26. Sebaceous glands are also known as: - -b) Oil glands
- 27. Sudoriferous glands are also known as: - -a) Sweat glands
- 28. Irregular shaped patches of de-pigmented skin (typically on the hands,
face, & neck): - -b) Vitiligo
- 29. The sebaceous glands produce: - -b) Oil
- 30. The sudoriferous glands produce: - -d) Sweat
- 31. One of the most important functions of the sudoriferous glands is to: -
-b) Regulate temperature
- 32. Another name for a birthmark is: - -c) Naevus/Naevus Flameus
- 33. An overactive sebaceous would produce: - -d) Oily skin
- 34. An extremely overactive sebaceous gland might lead to a condition
known as: - -b) Seborrhea
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