Esthetics Theory Exam Questions with
Verified Solutions
The FDA regulates cosmetics only in the areas of - correct Answer-safety, labeling &
claims made for products
what is the chief motor nerve of the face - correct Answer-7th
Describe disinfection - correct Answer-2nd level of decontamination kills most
micoorganisms
Fatty materials used to lubricate & moisturize the skin - correct Answer-emollients
what is located in the papillary layer of the Dermis - correct 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 - correct Answer-Emulsifiers
A tendon connecting the Occipitalis and frontalis - correct 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 - correct Answer-Esthetics
When bacteria mature what happens. - correct Answer-they divide into two new cells
What is is called when bacteria mature - correct Answer-mitosis
what indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current - correct Answer-
polarity
sebaceous gland/Oil glands - correct Answer-help keep the skin soft and protected from
outside elements
What is the stratum granulosum composed of - correct Answer-cells that resemble
granules and are filled with Keratin
Cell apendages which resemble prickly spines become - correct Answer-Desmosomes
This occurs continuously in the basal cell layer - correct Answer-Cell Mitosis
,The Basal Cell layer is also known as - correct Answer-Stratum Germinativum
what are the requirements for the teacher examination - correct 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 - correct Answer-
$35.00
The process of removing hair at or near the level of the skin - correct Answer-Depilation
In salons Ethyl and Isopropyl alchol are sometimes used to disinfect implements to be
effective - what are the % of each - correct Answer-ethyl alcholo no less than 70%
Isoprophy alchol99%
What is Metabolism - correct Answer-cells are nourished and carry out their activities
Pigment that protects us from the sun - correct Answer-Melanin
What do Red Blood Cells contain - correct Answer-Complex Iron
What do the Red Blood Cells do - correct Answer-deliver oxygen to the tissues in the
body
What is general infection - correct 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 - correct Answer-Mandible bone
what 2 terms are used incorrectly (interchangeably) to describe short fine and downy
hair - correct Answer-lanugo, vellus
what is found in the reticular layer of the Dermis - correct 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 - correct Answer-Puss
This gland produces a substance that travels through the small tubelike ducts, sweat/oil
glands of the skin belong to this group - correct Answer-Exocrine glands
This gland releases secretions called hormones directly into the blood stream which in
turn influences the welfare of the entire body - correct Answer-Endocrine Gland or
Ductless Gland
Involuntary muscle that makes up the heart - correct Answer-Cardiac
, How many pints of blood are in the human body - correct Answer-8-10
White corpuscles or Leukocytes are called what - correct Answer-What Blood cells
Where should you tweeze on the brow to allow a better arch - correct Answer-Tweeze
the under area of the outer portion of the brow
What is responsible for lubricating the skin and hair - correct Answer-oil
ducts/Sebaceous glands
What are Tertiary colors - correct 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 - correct Answer-non-striated
Products that do not contain any water are called - correct Answer-anhydrous
What type of disinfectant must be used in salons - correct Answer-bactericidal,
fungicidal, virucidal
What is Puss - correct 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 - correct
Answer-Anagen
What is Anagen - correct Answer-the growth stage during which new hair is produced
How many divisions of the nervous systems are there - correct Answer-two
What are the divisions of the nervous system - correct Answer-Central and peripheral
permanent hair reduction - correct Answer-laser hair reduction is defined as semi-
permanent
How many secondary lesions are there - correct Answer-8
where does glycolic acid come from - correct Answer-sugar cane
What must be done to the skin prior to extractions - correct Answer-Exfoliated and
warmed
What is a local infection - correct Answer-confined to a particular part of the body and is
indicated by a lesion containing puss
Verified Solutions
The FDA regulates cosmetics only in the areas of - correct Answer-safety, labeling &
claims made for products
what is the chief motor nerve of the face - correct Answer-7th
Describe disinfection - correct Answer-2nd level of decontamination kills most
micoorganisms
Fatty materials used to lubricate & moisturize the skin - correct Answer-emollients
what is located in the papillary layer of the Dermis - correct 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 - correct Answer-Emulsifiers
A tendon connecting the Occipitalis and frontalis - correct 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 - correct Answer-Esthetics
When bacteria mature what happens. - correct Answer-they divide into two new cells
What is is called when bacteria mature - correct Answer-mitosis
what indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current - correct Answer-
polarity
sebaceous gland/Oil glands - correct Answer-help keep the skin soft and protected from
outside elements
What is the stratum granulosum composed of - correct Answer-cells that resemble
granules and are filled with Keratin
Cell apendages which resemble prickly spines become - correct Answer-Desmosomes
This occurs continuously in the basal cell layer - correct Answer-Cell Mitosis
,The Basal Cell layer is also known as - correct Answer-Stratum Germinativum
what are the requirements for the teacher examination - correct 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 - correct Answer-
$35.00
The process of removing hair at or near the level of the skin - correct Answer-Depilation
In salons Ethyl and Isopropyl alchol are sometimes used to disinfect implements to be
effective - what are the % of each - correct Answer-ethyl alcholo no less than 70%
Isoprophy alchol99%
What is Metabolism - correct Answer-cells are nourished and carry out their activities
Pigment that protects us from the sun - correct Answer-Melanin
What do Red Blood Cells contain - correct Answer-Complex Iron
What do the Red Blood Cells do - correct Answer-deliver oxygen to the tissues in the
body
What is general infection - correct 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 - correct Answer-Mandible bone
what 2 terms are used incorrectly (interchangeably) to describe short fine and downy
hair - correct Answer-lanugo, vellus
what is found in the reticular layer of the Dermis - correct 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 - correct Answer-Puss
This gland produces a substance that travels through the small tubelike ducts, sweat/oil
glands of the skin belong to this group - correct Answer-Exocrine glands
This gland releases secretions called hormones directly into the blood stream which in
turn influences the welfare of the entire body - correct Answer-Endocrine Gland or
Ductless Gland
Involuntary muscle that makes up the heart - correct Answer-Cardiac
, How many pints of blood are in the human body - correct Answer-8-10
White corpuscles or Leukocytes are called what - correct Answer-What Blood cells
Where should you tweeze on the brow to allow a better arch - correct Answer-Tweeze
the under area of the outer portion of the brow
What is responsible for lubricating the skin and hair - correct Answer-oil
ducts/Sebaceous glands
What are Tertiary colors - correct 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 - correct Answer-non-striated
Products that do not contain any water are called - correct Answer-anhydrous
What type of disinfectant must be used in salons - correct Answer-bactericidal,
fungicidal, virucidal
What is Puss - correct 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 - correct
Answer-Anagen
What is Anagen - correct Answer-the growth stage during which new hair is produced
How many divisions of the nervous systems are there - correct Answer-two
What are the divisions of the nervous system - correct Answer-Central and peripheral
permanent hair reduction - correct Answer-laser hair reduction is defined as semi-
permanent
How many secondary lesions are there - correct Answer-8
where does glycolic acid come from - correct Answer-sugar cane
What must be done to the skin prior to extractions - correct Answer-Exfoliated and
warmed
What is a local infection - correct Answer-confined to a particular part of the body and is
indicated by a lesion containing puss
