Esthetics Theory Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions
The FDA regulates cosmetics only in the areas of - ANSWER-safety, labeling & claims
made for products
what is the chief motor nerve of the face - ANSWER-7th
Describe disinfection - ANSWER-2nd level of decontamination kills most micoorganisms
Fatty materials used to lubricate & moisturize the skin - ANSWER-emollients
what is located in the papillary layer of the Dermis - ANSWER-Touch receptors, blood
vessels, capillaries
Surfactants that cause oil and water to mix to form an emulsion with out them oil and
water would separate into layers - ANSWER-Emulsifiers
A tendon connecting the Occipitalis and frontalis - ANSWER-Aponeurosis
A branch of anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well being of skin,
the largest organ of the human body - ANSWER-Esthetics
When bacteria mature what happens. - ANSWER-they divide into two new cells
What is is called when bacteria mature - ANSWER-mitosis
what indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current - ANSWER-polarity
sebaceous gland/Oil glands - ANSWER-help keep the skin soft and protected from
outside elements
What is the stratum granulosum composed of - ANSWER-cells that resemble granules
and are filled with Keratin
Cell apendages which resemble prickly spines become - ANSWER-Desmosomes
This occurs continuously in the basal cell layer - ANSWER-Cell Mitosis
The Basal Cell layer is also known as - ANSWER-Stratum Germinativum
,what are the requirements for the teacher examination - ANSWER-must be 18 yrs or
older, 12 Grade or GED, possess a current cosmetology or estetics license and have
completed an additional 500 hrs
how much does it cost to renew a manicurist license each biennial - ANSWER-$35.00
The process of removing hair at or near the level of the skin - ANSWER-Depilation
In salons Ethyl and Isopropyl alchol are sometimes used to disinfect implements to be
effective - what are the % of each - ANSWER-ethyl alcholo no less than 70% Isoprophy
alchol99%
What is Metabolism - ANSWER-cells are nourished and carry out their activities
Pigment that protects us from the sun - ANSWER-Melanin
What do Red Blood Cells contain - ANSWER-Complex Iron
What do the Red Blood Cells do - ANSWER-deliver oxygen to the tissues in the body
What is general infection - ANSWER-is the result when the blood stream carries the
bacteria or virus and their toxins to all parts of the body
what is the strongest bone of the face - ANSWER-Mandible bone
what 2 terms are used incorrectly (interchangeably) to describe short fine and downy
hair - ANSWER-lanugo, vellus
what is found in the reticular layer of the Dermis - ANSWER-base of hair follicles,
glands, blood and lymph vessels, nerve endings, collagen, elastin
What fluid is created by tissue inflammation that contains white blood cells, the debris of
dead cells, tissue elements and bacteria - ANSWER-Puss
This gland produces a substance that travels through the small tubelike ducts, sweat/oil
glands of the skin belong to this group - ANSWER-Exocrine glands
This gland releases secretions called hormones directly into the blood stream which in
turn influences the welfare of the entire body - ANSWER-Endocrine Gland or Ductless
Gland
Involuntary muscle that makes up the heart - ANSWER-Cardiac
How many pints of blood are in the human body - ANSWER-8-10
White corpuscles or Leukocytes are called what - ANSWER-What Blood cells
, Where should you tweeze on the brow to allow a better arch - ANSWER-Tweeze the
under area of the outer portion of the brow
What is responsible for lubricating the skin and hair - ANSWER-oil ducts/Sebaceous
glands
What are Tertiary colors - ANSWER-Are formed by mixing equal amount of a secondary
color and it's neighboring primary color
The muscle also called involuntary, visceral or smooth muscle, functions automatically
with out conscious will - ANSWER-non-striated
Products that do not contain any water are called - ANSWER-anhydrous
What type of disinfectant must be used in salons - ANSWER-bactericidal, fungicidal,
virucidal
What is Puss - ANSWER-fluid created by tissue inflammation, that contains white blood
cells
In what stage will hair removal be more effective for long term hair reduction -
ANSWER-Anagen
What is Anagen - ANSWER-the growth stage during which new hair is produced
How many divisions of the nervous systems are there - ANSWER-two
What are the divisions of the nervous system - ANSWER-Central and peripheral
permanent hair reduction - ANSWER-laser hair reduction is defined as semi-permanent
How many secondary lesions are there - ANSWER-8
where does glycolic acid come from - ANSWER-sugar cane
What must be done to the skin prior to extractions - ANSWER-Exfoliated and warmed
What is a local infection - ANSWER-confined to a particular part of the body and is
indicated by a lesion containing puss
The top outermost layer of the epidermis - ANSWER-Stratum Corneum
mist is excellent for treating what types of skin - ANSWER-Dehydrated, mature,
couperose
Complete Solutions
The FDA regulates cosmetics only in the areas of - ANSWER-safety, labeling & claims
made for products
what is the chief motor nerve of the face - ANSWER-7th
Describe disinfection - ANSWER-2nd level of decontamination kills most micoorganisms
Fatty materials used to lubricate & moisturize the skin - ANSWER-emollients
what is located in the papillary layer of the Dermis - ANSWER-Touch receptors, blood
vessels, capillaries
Surfactants that cause oil and water to mix to form an emulsion with out them oil and
water would separate into layers - ANSWER-Emulsifiers
A tendon connecting the Occipitalis and frontalis - ANSWER-Aponeurosis
A branch of anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well being of skin,
the largest organ of the human body - ANSWER-Esthetics
When bacteria mature what happens. - ANSWER-they divide into two new cells
What is is called when bacteria mature - ANSWER-mitosis
what indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current - ANSWER-polarity
sebaceous gland/Oil glands - ANSWER-help keep the skin soft and protected from
outside elements
What is the stratum granulosum composed of - ANSWER-cells that resemble granules
and are filled with Keratin
Cell apendages which resemble prickly spines become - ANSWER-Desmosomes
This occurs continuously in the basal cell layer - ANSWER-Cell Mitosis
The Basal Cell layer is also known as - ANSWER-Stratum Germinativum
,what are the requirements for the teacher examination - ANSWER-must be 18 yrs or
older, 12 Grade or GED, possess a current cosmetology or estetics license and have
completed an additional 500 hrs
how much does it cost to renew a manicurist license each biennial - ANSWER-$35.00
The process of removing hair at or near the level of the skin - ANSWER-Depilation
In salons Ethyl and Isopropyl alchol are sometimes used to disinfect implements to be
effective - what are the % of each - ANSWER-ethyl alcholo no less than 70% Isoprophy
alchol99%
What is Metabolism - ANSWER-cells are nourished and carry out their activities
Pigment that protects us from the sun - ANSWER-Melanin
What do Red Blood Cells contain - ANSWER-Complex Iron
What do the Red Blood Cells do - ANSWER-deliver oxygen to the tissues in the body
What is general infection - ANSWER-is the result when the blood stream carries the
bacteria or virus and their toxins to all parts of the body
what is the strongest bone of the face - ANSWER-Mandible bone
what 2 terms are used incorrectly (interchangeably) to describe short fine and downy
hair - ANSWER-lanugo, vellus
what is found in the reticular layer of the Dermis - ANSWER-base of hair follicles,
glands, blood and lymph vessels, nerve endings, collagen, elastin
What fluid is created by tissue inflammation that contains white blood cells, the debris of
dead cells, tissue elements and bacteria - ANSWER-Puss
This gland produces a substance that travels through the small tubelike ducts, sweat/oil
glands of the skin belong to this group - ANSWER-Exocrine glands
This gland releases secretions called hormones directly into the blood stream which in
turn influences the welfare of the entire body - ANSWER-Endocrine Gland or Ductless
Gland
Involuntary muscle that makes up the heart - ANSWER-Cardiac
How many pints of blood are in the human body - ANSWER-8-10
White corpuscles or Leukocytes are called what - ANSWER-What Blood cells
, Where should you tweeze on the brow to allow a better arch - ANSWER-Tweeze the
under area of the outer portion of the brow
What is responsible for lubricating the skin and hair - ANSWER-oil ducts/Sebaceous
glands
What are Tertiary colors - ANSWER-Are formed by mixing equal amount of a secondary
color and it's neighboring primary color
The muscle also called involuntary, visceral or smooth muscle, functions automatically
with out conscious will - ANSWER-non-striated
Products that do not contain any water are called - ANSWER-anhydrous
What type of disinfectant must be used in salons - ANSWER-bactericidal, fungicidal,
virucidal
What is Puss - ANSWER-fluid created by tissue inflammation, that contains white blood
cells
In what stage will hair removal be more effective for long term hair reduction -
ANSWER-Anagen
What is Anagen - ANSWER-the growth stage during which new hair is produced
How many divisions of the nervous systems are there - ANSWER-two
What are the divisions of the nervous system - ANSWER-Central and peripheral
permanent hair reduction - ANSWER-laser hair reduction is defined as semi-permanent
How many secondary lesions are there - ANSWER-8
where does glycolic acid come from - ANSWER-sugar cane
What must be done to the skin prior to extractions - ANSWER-Exfoliated and warmed
What is a local infection - ANSWER-confined to a particular part of the body and is
indicated by a lesion containing puss
The top outermost layer of the epidermis - ANSWER-Stratum Corneum
mist is excellent for treating what types of skin - ANSWER-Dehydrated, mature,
couperose
