Carotid artery - ANSWER Blood is supplied to the head, neck, and face by the
_______, splits into internal and external
Internal carotid artery - ANSWER Supplies blood to the brain, eyes, and forehead
External carotid artery - ANSWER Supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the head
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - ANSWER Regulating agency
under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace
When was OSHA established? - ANSWER 1971
Isotretinoin - ANSWER Accutane; a derivative of Vitamin A that is prescribed for
severe disfiguring cases of acne & certain other skin diseases; inhibits the functioning of the
sebaceous glands
-increases skin sensitivity, dryness, and flakiness
Glucose - ANSWER The most important carbohydrate for providing energy; a
monosaccharide(single unit of a carbohydrate)
Cocci - ANSWER Spherical(round) bacterial cells; singular or in groups
3 types of Cocci bacteria - ANSWER Staphylococci, Streptococci, Diplococci
,Staphylococci - ANSWER Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of
grapes. Abscesses, pustules, boils.
Streptococci - ANSWER Pus forming bacterial cells which form in long chains and can
cause septicemia(blood poisoning), strep throat, rheumatic fever, or other serious infections
Diplococci - ANSWER Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain
infections, including pneumonia
Bacilli - ANSWER The most common form of bacterial cells; bar/rod shaped cells that
can produce a variety of diseases including tetanus, bacterial influenza, typhoid fever,
tuberculosis, and diphtheria
Spirilla - ANSWER spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells that cause highly
contagious diseases like syphilis and cholera
Apocrine - ANSWER Glands located under arms, genitals, and nipples; they secrete
odorless substance and are triggered by emotions not hormones; not a large concern for
skincare professionals
Expression - ANSWER The pressing of a plant material to extract the essential oil; this
process uses no heat but only works with citrus oils when essential oil is located in easily
ruptured sacs
Desquamation - ANSWER Shedding, peeling, or coming off in scales. Also called
keratinization
Tissue - ANSWER Groups of the same kind of cells
Organ - ANSWER Separate body structures that perform specific functions
, Cell - ANSWER Basic unit of life; composed of protoplasm(a gel-like substance made of
water, salt, & nutrients)
Nucleus - ANSWER The control center of the cell; reproduction
Cytoplasm - ANSWER Production department of the cell, where most of the cells
activities take place; store food, repair, & restore
Cell membrane - ANSWER the outer surface of the cell
Effleurage - ANSWER Light, relaxing, smooth, gentle, stroking or circular
movement(manipulation)
What is the purpose of effleurage? - ANSWER To soothe muscles and relax the sensory
nerve endings at the surface of the skin
AHA - ANSWER alpha hydroxy acids. Carboxyl group is located on the first carbon
atom of the organic acid chain; (ex: glycolic or lactic acid)
BHA - ANSWER Beta hydroxy acids; carboxyl group located on second carbon atom of
the organic acid chain; (ex: salicylic acid)
Kohl - ANSWER Used for eye makeup and to darken brows and lashes; Egyptians
Value - ANSWER The lightness or darkness of a color
Hue - ANSWER Color
_______, splits into internal and external
Internal carotid artery - ANSWER Supplies blood to the brain, eyes, and forehead
External carotid artery - ANSWER Supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the head
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - ANSWER Regulating agency
under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace
When was OSHA established? - ANSWER 1971
Isotretinoin - ANSWER Accutane; a derivative of Vitamin A that is prescribed for
severe disfiguring cases of acne & certain other skin diseases; inhibits the functioning of the
sebaceous glands
-increases skin sensitivity, dryness, and flakiness
Glucose - ANSWER The most important carbohydrate for providing energy; a
monosaccharide(single unit of a carbohydrate)
Cocci - ANSWER Spherical(round) bacterial cells; singular or in groups
3 types of Cocci bacteria - ANSWER Staphylococci, Streptococci, Diplococci
,Staphylococci - ANSWER Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of
grapes. Abscesses, pustules, boils.
Streptococci - ANSWER Pus forming bacterial cells which form in long chains and can
cause septicemia(blood poisoning), strep throat, rheumatic fever, or other serious infections
Diplococci - ANSWER Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain
infections, including pneumonia
Bacilli - ANSWER The most common form of bacterial cells; bar/rod shaped cells that
can produce a variety of diseases including tetanus, bacterial influenza, typhoid fever,
tuberculosis, and diphtheria
Spirilla - ANSWER spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells that cause highly
contagious diseases like syphilis and cholera
Apocrine - ANSWER Glands located under arms, genitals, and nipples; they secrete
odorless substance and are triggered by emotions not hormones; not a large concern for
skincare professionals
Expression - ANSWER The pressing of a plant material to extract the essential oil; this
process uses no heat but only works with citrus oils when essential oil is located in easily
ruptured sacs
Desquamation - ANSWER Shedding, peeling, or coming off in scales. Also called
keratinization
Tissue - ANSWER Groups of the same kind of cells
Organ - ANSWER Separate body structures that perform specific functions
, Cell - ANSWER Basic unit of life; composed of protoplasm(a gel-like substance made of
water, salt, & nutrients)
Nucleus - ANSWER The control center of the cell; reproduction
Cytoplasm - ANSWER Production department of the cell, where most of the cells
activities take place; store food, repair, & restore
Cell membrane - ANSWER the outer surface of the cell
Effleurage - ANSWER Light, relaxing, smooth, gentle, stroking or circular
movement(manipulation)
What is the purpose of effleurage? - ANSWER To soothe muscles and relax the sensory
nerve endings at the surface of the skin
AHA - ANSWER alpha hydroxy acids. Carboxyl group is located on the first carbon
atom of the organic acid chain; (ex: glycolic or lactic acid)
BHA - ANSWER Beta hydroxy acids; carboxyl group located on second carbon atom of
the organic acid chain; (ex: salicylic acid)
Kohl - ANSWER Used for eye makeup and to darken brows and lashes; Egyptians
Value - ANSWER The lightness or darkness of a color
Hue - ANSWER Color
