Milady Practice Exam Cosmetology
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The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the
- -Stratum Germinativum
-The layer of skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped cells
and is responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the: - -Stratum
Germinativum
-Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove
dead skin from the: - -stratum corneum
-The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the: - -
Corneum
-The fatty layer found below the dermis is the: - -Subcutaneous
-The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is
the___ - -Arrector Pili Muscle
-The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with
its color are: - -Melanin
-The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to form
new substances are: - -Sudoriferous & Sebaceous Glands
-Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what
percentage of the body's weight? - -50 to 70%
-The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat
regulation, excretion, and: - -Secretion & Absorption
-The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and: - -
Medulla Layer
-A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a: -
-Hydrogen Bond
-All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called: - -
Melanin
-Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive: - -
Sebaceous Glands
, -The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about ______ per month. - -1/2
inch
-A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular
swellings along the hair shaft is: - -Trichorrhexis Nodosa
-The medial term that is used to describe dandruff is: - -Pityriasis
-Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular
lesions and is caused by: - -Fungus
-An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is: - -Pediculosis Capitis
-A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by: - -
Staphylococci
-The type of fungal infection that is characterized by red papules or spots at
the opening of the hair follicle is: - -Tinea Capitis
-Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a: - -
Crust
-The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be: - -Oil
Attracting
-The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is: - -Hydrophilic
-Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of
skin and hair are: - -Acid-Balanced
-Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in
reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions are: - -
Medicated Shampoos
-The hair should never be brushed prior to a: - -Chemical Service
-When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip
balls, and the cushions of the: - -Palms
-Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which
clean and add luster to the hair, are: - -Natural
-During the shampoo procedure, the water should be monitored for: - -
Volume & Temperature
Already Passed
The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the
- -Stratum Germinativum
-The layer of skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped cells
and is responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the: - -Stratum
Germinativum
-Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove
dead skin from the: - -stratum corneum
-The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the: - -
Corneum
-The fatty layer found below the dermis is the: - -Subcutaneous
-The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is
the___ - -Arrector Pili Muscle
-The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with
its color are: - -Melanin
-The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to form
new substances are: - -Sudoriferous & Sebaceous Glands
-Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what
percentage of the body's weight? - -50 to 70%
-The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat
regulation, excretion, and: - -Secretion & Absorption
-The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and: - -
Medulla Layer
-A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a: -
-Hydrogen Bond
-All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called: - -
Melanin
-Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive: - -
Sebaceous Glands
, -The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about ______ per month. - -1/2
inch
-A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular
swellings along the hair shaft is: - -Trichorrhexis Nodosa
-The medial term that is used to describe dandruff is: - -Pityriasis
-Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular
lesions and is caused by: - -Fungus
-An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is: - -Pediculosis Capitis
-A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by: - -
Staphylococci
-The type of fungal infection that is characterized by red papules or spots at
the opening of the hair follicle is: - -Tinea Capitis
-Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a: - -
Crust
-The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be: - -Oil
Attracting
-The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is: - -Hydrophilic
-Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of
skin and hair are: - -Acid-Balanced
-Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in
reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions are: - -
Medicated Shampoos
-The hair should never be brushed prior to a: - -Chemical Service
-When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip
balls, and the cushions of the: - -Palms
-Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which
clean and add luster to the hair, are: - -Natural
-During the shampoo procedure, the water should be monitored for: - -
Volume & Temperature
