Family and Consumer Science Praxis Latest Update Graded A

Family and Consumer Science Praxis Latest Update Graded A Cotton Erect bushy mallow plant or small bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hair fibers Silk A valuable cloth, originally made only in China from threads spun by caterpillars called silkworms Bamboo Natural antibacterial properties, biodegradable, breathable fabric, wicking ability, grows fast, and is made the same way as rayon Wool Fiber Sheared from animals (sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving. Rayon Man-made Cellulosic fiber; positive-imitates silk, insect resistance; negative-low abrasion, will mildew, susceptible to the sun. Nylon The 1st synthetic fiber, discovered in 1930; can be stretched several times its length. Polyester A wrinkle- Resistant fabric of fibers made from a synthetic chemical compound Linen A strong cloth is woven with fibers from the flax plants. Fiber A thin, threadlike, part of an animal hair or plant tissue; also an artificial thread that resembles. An arrangement of body cells that form muscles and nerves. A food substance that provides bulk but is not digested. Thread A fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon) Used in showing and weaving Weave To make cloth or carpets by crossing threads under and over each other. Yarn A generic term for a continuous strand of textile fibers, filaments, or material in a form suitable for knitting, weaving, or otherwise intertwining to form a fabric. Textile of our relating to fabrics or fabric making Fabric An artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers. Spandex First manufactured elastic fiber and has superior strength and durability to rubber, blended with other fillers to improve stretch Role Ethnicity Different regions have foods available and customs. Immigrates often include food that are traditional to them. Food Irradiation Proccess of using radioactive materials to disinfect and preserve certain foods. Lengths the shelf life and claims to be safe. (apples, bananas, fish, and poultry) Diabetes Prevents the body from producing insulin, which the body needs to produce sugar. FCCLA Family, Career, and community leaders of America; youth organization Psychomotor