Personal Hygiene verified to pass 2023/2024

Personal HygieneDecomposition - correct answer ____ is another word for decay. True - correct answer Keeping your body clean helps prevent the spread of disease. True/False Epidermis - correct answer outer layer of skin that is responsible for the production of melanin and keratin Keratin - correct answer protein substance necessary to healthy skin Dermis - correct answer the inner layer of skin that contains hair follicles and sweat glands Sebaceous glands - correct answer responsible for the production of sebum Sebum - correct answer an oily substance that protects the skin Acne - correct answer the result of sebum being trapped in a follicle with a piece of dirt or bacteria Body Odor - correct answer the results of sweat being allowed to sit on bacteria-crowded areas of the skin Washing - correct answer the best means of prevention for body odor and acne 300,000 - correct answer The average person has approximately_____strands of hair on his head Follicle - correct answer Hair color is determined by the melanin that is produced at the base of the_______ Medulla - correct answer The______is the soft core of the hair strand. Bulb - correct answer The ______ of the hair strand is embedded in the hair follicle. Follicle - correct answer The shape of the hair is determined by the curvature of the _______. Heat Sunlight Chlorine Oils - correct answer Overexposure to which of the following elements can cause your hair to become dry and brittle? Protein and Vitamin A - correct answer Which of the following nutrients help grow healthy hair? Cortex - correct answer The______consists of the fibers that surround the medulla. Cuticle - correct answer The_____is the outside layer of the hair strand Nail Matrix - correct answer The _______ is the root of the nail from which keratinized cells grow. Cuticle - correct answer The_______protects the nail matrix from the invasion of harmful substances. Keratin - correct answer Like hair, nails consist mainly of skin - correct answer Which of the following in this lesson can be affected by your social and emotional health and your nutrition? Nail plate - correct answer The_______protects the skin at the top of the finger and the bone underneath. True - correct answer Keeping your nails clean will help protect you against the spread of harmful bacteria. True/False Once a week - correct answer How often should fingernails be trimmed? Free Edge - correct answer The____is the part of the nail plate that extends beyond the nail bed. Drinking water, Using lotion around the cuticle - correct answer Which of the following will prevent hangnails? Lunula;cuticle - correct answer The____ is covered by a thin layer of skin called the______