Oregon Barber License practice test for board exam 2024 updated

Oregon Barber License practice test for board exam 2024 updated Cuticle - CORRECT ANSWER-Outer most layer of the hair. It consists of a single, overlapping layer of transparent, scale-like cells that resemble shingles on a roof. It protects the inner cortex layer and contributes to 20% of overall strength of hair. The Cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-The middle layer of the hair. A fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells containing melanin to pigment. Gives hair majority of its strength and elasticity. A healthy Cortex contributes to %80 to the overall strength of the hair. Contains melanin that determines hair color. The Medulla - CORRECT ANSWER-The innermost layer of hair. Sometimes absent from hair and doesn't play a role in hair coloring. composed of round cells. Texture - CORRECT ANSWER-The diameter of an individual hair. Density - CORRECT ANSWER-The number of hairs per square inch. Porosity - CORRECT ANSWER-The hairs ability to absorb moisture. Low porosity - CORRECT ANSWER-The cuticle is tight. The hair is resistant (difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate. Thus, it requires longer processing time. Average porosity - CORRECT ANSWER-The cuticle is slightly raised. Hair is normal and processes in an average amount of time. High porosity - CORRECT ANSWER-The cuticle is lifted. The hair is overly porous and takes color quickly (also fades quickly) Permed, colored, chemically relaxed and straightened hair will have a high degree of porosity. Mixed melanin - CORRECT ANSWER-A combination of natural hair color that contain both pheomelanin and eumelanin. Basal cell cercinoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules. Bromhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits and the feet that is caused by Bacteria. Bulla (plural bullae - CORRECT ANSWER-Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to vesicle but larger. Chloasma - CORRECT ANSWER-Aka-Liver Spots; condition characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated. Closed Comedo - CORRECT ANSWER-Aka-White head; hair follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment. Sebum remains a white or cream color and comedone appears as a small bump just under the skin surface. Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Aka-Pink eye; common bacterial infection of the eyes. Extremely contagious. Contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-An inflammation of the skin caused by Having contact with certain chemicals or substances. Many that are used in cosmetology. Crust - CORRECT ANSWER-Dead cells form over a wound or blemish while it's healing; an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material. Cyst - CORRECT ANSWER-Closed, abnormally developed that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin. Hair Root - CORRECT ANSWER-The part of the hair located below the surface of the Epidermis.(outer layer of the skin). Hair Shaft - CORRECT ANSWER-The portion of hair that projects above the Epidermis. Dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Inflammatory condition of the skin. Hair Follicle - CORRECT ANSWER-The tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root. Hair bulb - CORRECT ANSWER-The lowest part of the hair strand. The thickened. Club-shaped structure that forms the lower part if the hair root. Arrector pili muscle - CORRECT ANSWER-The small, involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle. (The reason for goose bumps). Dermal papilla - CORRECT ANSWER-A small cone-shaped elevation located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb. (Plural: dermal papillae) Dyschromias - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormal colorations of the skin that accompany many skin disorders and systemic disorders. Eczyma - CORRECT ANSWER-An inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling and sometimes severe itching.