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Which form of radiation has most antibacterial effects? UV-C Contagious means: capable of transmitting infection Hepatitis B is caused by: a virus Microbiology is: the scientific study of microorganisms An infection is: the invasion o any living organism by disease causing microorganism Sanitation is: the process of making hygienic conditions A disinfectant is: a chemical that helps to kill disease producing microorgansims AIDS is caused by: a virus The main aim of cleansing the skin is to: remove surface dirt and makeup Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by the: by the beauty therapist on a consultation card The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary is: telangiectasia A slowing performed petrissage has a: stimulating affect on muscle tissue The main effect of desincrustation is the: production of alkali at the cathode The main purpose of a brush machine is to: remove dead cells from the skin's surface An electrical treatment used for toning muscles is: interferential The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that: has dilated capillaries Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result of: shaving A contraindication of a full body massage is: recent removal of malignant tissue In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags": give drainage from the nose eye corner towards the temporal bone When giving a massage, it is important that the client be: lying down An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is that is: it is the quickest method An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is: audio-sonic Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used on: inflamed skin In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are: not moved in spite of tightening and relaxing the muscles Calamine is used in masks because it: has a soothing effect A base coat is used: prior to the application of nail enamel A hangnail is recognized as: a strip of skin at the side of the nail The function os a concealer in makeup is to: cover areas of the face The main traditional use of face powder is to: set the foundation Cleansing milk is an example of: an emulsion A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick is: carnauba An important characteristic of mascara is: it should be non-irritant to the eyes Which one of the following is an ionic compound? - carbon dioxide - methane - sodium hydroxide - water sodium hydroxide Which one of the following acids is most abundant in fats and oils from plants and animals? - stearic acid - lactic acid - acetic acid - hydrochloric acid stearic acid The thickness of a liquid is known as: viscocity The main function of an emollient is to: soften the surface of the skin Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is found in: self tanning products Azulene is a substance obtained from: the camomile plant Natural moisturizing factor (NMF) contains: amino acids Water that contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium salts is called: hard water The main function of a day cream is to: protect the skin against the environment A mask ingredient that is capable of dissolving dead cells on the skin's surface is: sulfur