Cosmetology State Board Pennsylvania Questions and Answers Graded A

Cosmetology State Board Pennsylvania Questions and Answers Graded A The muscle that covers the front lower leg and bends the foot up and in is called? Tibialis Anterior What yellowish fluid in the blood consists of approximately 90% water? Plasma Which part of the cell contains food substances for cellular growth and repair? Cytoplasm Which branch of the 5th cranial nerve consists of the lower 1/2 of the face and head? Mandibular What eye muscle allows eyelids to open and close? Orbicularis Oculi What is another name for the constructive stage of metabolism? Anabolism What type of nerve brings and sends messages to the central nervous system? Mixed What part of the hand is best used for massage? Cushions of fingertips The nerve that carries impulses along the top of the foot to the skin is called? Dorsal nerve Where is the location of the ear muscle auricularis anterior? Front of the ear Which nerve is located on the little finger side of the arm, extending into the palm of the hand? Ulnar nerve Which end of the muscle is attached to an immovable section of skeleton? Origin What is produced when a motor nerve point is included in massage? Relaxation The muscles in the hand that draw the fingers together are called? Adductor Which artery delivers blood to the upper eyelids and forehead? Frontal artery Which type of muscle is smooth and responsible for involuntary movements? Non-striated muscle The muscle that is situated on the sides of the head and assists in chewing is called? Temporalis muscle The direction of massage should start with _____. Insertion What blood vessels are seen near the surface of the skin? Veins A mass of blood and nerves located directly under the hollowed area of the hair bulb is? Papilla What is considered to be the normal amount of hair to shed daily? 30 to 50 strands A furuncle appears within the hair follicle and appears as a ______. Boil The tough outer protective covering of hair is? Cuticle What is the average growth of hair per month? 1/2 inch A patchy loss of hair occurring on the scalp is called _____. Alopecia Areata What is the pocket that surrounds the hair root called? Follicle What is the term used for yellow to red hair pigments? Pheomelanin Pityriasis is the technical term for _______. Dandruff A tuft of hair that is directed straight out of the scalp is called? Cowlick What is the name of the coloring matter that provides natural color to hair and skin? Melanin Which type of porosity has scales lying flat allowing minimal absorption? Resistant What is tinea? Ringworm What is required from both sides of the family for a woman to inherit baldness? One gene each Which animal parasite burrows under the skin? Itch mites What is the technical term for split hair ends? Trichoptilosis