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Pennsylvania Exam Questions and
Answers
The muscle that covers the front lower leg and bends the foot up and in is called? -
ANSWER-Tibialis Anterior
What yellowish fluid in the blood consists of approximately 90% water? - ANSWER-
Plasma
Which part of the cell contains food substances for cellular growth and repair? -
ANSWER-Cytoplasm
Which branch of the 5th cranial nerve consists of the lower 1/2 of the face and head? -
ANSWER-Mandibular
What eye muscle allows eyelids to open and close? - ANSWER-Orbicularis Oculi
What is another name for the constructive stage of metabolism? - ANSWER-Anabolism
What type of nerve brings and sends messages to the central nervous system? -
ANSWER-Mixed
What part of the hand is best used for massage? - ANSWER-Cushions of fingertips
The nerve that carries impulses along the top of the foot to the skin is called? -
ANSWER-Dorsal nerve
Where is the location of the ear muscle auricularis anterior? - ANSWER-Front of the ear
Which nerve is located on the little finger side of the arm, extending into the palm of the
hand? - ANSWER-Ulnar nerve
Which end of the muscle is attached to an immovable section of skeleton? - ANSWER-
Origin
What is produced when a motor nerve point is included in massage? - ANSWER-
Relaxation
The muscles in the hand that draw the fingers together are called? - ANSWER-Adductor
, Which artery delivers blood to the upper eyelids and forehead? - ANSWER-Frontal
artery
Which type of muscle is smooth and responsible for involuntary movements? -
ANSWER-Non-striated muscle
The muscle that is situated on the sides of the head and assists in chewing is called? -
ANSWER-Temporalis muscle
The direction of massage should start with _____. - ANSWER-Insertion
What constitutes the highest dollar expenditure in hair-care products? - ANSWER-
Shampoo
Which type of conditioner is applied to hair, combed through, and rinsed immediately? -
ANSWER-Instant Conditioner
Which cross bond is the strongest and can only be broken by a chemical solution? -
ANSWER-Disulfide
What substance of the universe can exist in a solid, liquid, or gas? - ANSWER-Matter
Which type of relaxer has the strongest ingredient used in straightening the hair? -
ANSWER-Sodium Hydroxide
The cortical layer for one strand of hair consists of spiraling ______ ________. -
ANSWER-Polypeptide chains
What is created when 2 or more types of matter are blended together with no chemical
altering? - ANSWER-Mixture
The type of permanent wave that is process with heat, has a pH of ________ to
________. - ANSWER-8.5 to 9.5
What are the atoms called that have an excess amount of electrons in their orbiting
paths? - ANSWER-Ions
What occurs in the permanent waving step when the neutralizer is applied to the hair? -
ANSWER-Disulfide bonds reform
Glycerol monothioglycolate is the main ingredient in what type of permanent wave? -
ANSWER-Acid
Pennsylvania Exam Questions and
Answers
The muscle that covers the front lower leg and bends the foot up and in is called? -
ANSWER-Tibialis Anterior
What yellowish fluid in the blood consists of approximately 90% water? - ANSWER-
Plasma
Which part of the cell contains food substances for cellular growth and repair? -
ANSWER-Cytoplasm
Which branch of the 5th cranial nerve consists of the lower 1/2 of the face and head? -
ANSWER-Mandibular
What eye muscle allows eyelids to open and close? - ANSWER-Orbicularis Oculi
What is another name for the constructive stage of metabolism? - ANSWER-Anabolism
What type of nerve brings and sends messages to the central nervous system? -
ANSWER-Mixed
What part of the hand is best used for massage? - ANSWER-Cushions of fingertips
The nerve that carries impulses along the top of the foot to the skin is called? -
ANSWER-Dorsal nerve
Where is the location of the ear muscle auricularis anterior? - ANSWER-Front of the ear
Which nerve is located on the little finger side of the arm, extending into the palm of the
hand? - ANSWER-Ulnar nerve
Which end of the muscle is attached to an immovable section of skeleton? - ANSWER-
Origin
What is produced when a motor nerve point is included in massage? - ANSWER-
Relaxation
The muscles in the hand that draw the fingers together are called? - ANSWER-Adductor
, Which artery delivers blood to the upper eyelids and forehead? - ANSWER-Frontal
artery
Which type of muscle is smooth and responsible for involuntary movements? -
ANSWER-Non-striated muscle
The muscle that is situated on the sides of the head and assists in chewing is called? -
ANSWER-Temporalis muscle
The direction of massage should start with _____. - ANSWER-Insertion
What constitutes the highest dollar expenditure in hair-care products? - ANSWER-
Shampoo
Which type of conditioner is applied to hair, combed through, and rinsed immediately? -
ANSWER-Instant Conditioner
Which cross bond is the strongest and can only be broken by a chemical solution? -
ANSWER-Disulfide
What substance of the universe can exist in a solid, liquid, or gas? - ANSWER-Matter
Which type of relaxer has the strongest ingredient used in straightening the hair? -
ANSWER-Sodium Hydroxide
The cortical layer for one strand of hair consists of spiraling ______ ________. -
ANSWER-Polypeptide chains
What is created when 2 or more types of matter are blended together with no chemical
altering? - ANSWER-Mixture
The type of permanent wave that is process with heat, has a pH of ________ to
________. - ANSWER-8.5 to 9.5
What are the atoms called that have an excess amount of electrons in their orbiting
paths? - ANSWER-Ions
What occurs in the permanent waving step when the neutralizer is applied to the hair? -
ANSWER-Disulfide bonds reform
Glycerol monothioglycolate is the main ingredient in what type of permanent wave? -
ANSWER-Acid
