Cosmetology State Board Pennsylvania Exam Study Questions and Answers Graded A

The muscle that covers the front lower leg and bends the foot up and in is called? - Tibialis Anterior What yellowish fluid in the blood consists of approximately 90% water? - Plasma Which part of the cell contains food substances for cellular growth and repair? - Cytoplasm Which branch of the 5th cranial nerve consists of the lower 1/2 of the face and head? - Mandibular What eye muscle allows eyelids to open and close? - Orbicularis Oculi What is another name for the constructive stage of metabolism? - Anabolism What type of nerve brings and sends messages to the central nervous system? - Mixed What part of the hand is best used for massage? - Cushions of fingertips The nerve that carries impulses along the top of the foot to the skin is called? - Dorsal nerve Where is the location of the ear muscle auricularis anterior? - Front of the ear Which nerve is located on the little finger side of the arm, extending into the palm of the hand? - Ulnar nerve Which end of the muscle is attached to an immovable section of skeleton? - Origin What is produced when a motor nerve point is included in massage? - Relaxation The muscles in the hand that draw the fingers together are called? - Adductor Which artery delivers blood to the upper eyelids and forehead? - Frontal artery Which type of muscle is smooth and responsible for involuntary movements? - Non-striated muscle The muscle that is situated on the sides of the head and assists in chewing is called? - Temporalis muscle The direction of massage should start with _____. - Insertion What blood vessels are seen near the surface of the skin? - Veins A mass of blood and nerves located directly under the hollowed area of the hair bulb is? - Papilla What is considered to be the normal amount of hair to shed daily? - 30 to 50 strands A furuncle appears within the hair follicle and appears as a ______. - Boil The tough outer protective covering of hair is? - Cuticle What is the average growth of hair per month? - 1/2 inch A patchy loss of hair occurring on the scalp is called _____. - Alopecia Areata What is the pocket that surrounds the hair root called? - Follicle What is the term used for yellow to red hair pigments? - Pheomelanin Pityriasis is the technical term for _______. - Dandruff A tuft of hair that is directed straight out of the scalp is called? - Cowlick What is the name of the coloring matter that provides natural color to hair and skin? - Melanin Which type of porosity has scales lying flat allowing minimal absorption? - Resistant What is tinea? - Ringworm What is required from both sides of the family for a woman to inherit baldness? - One gene each Which animal parasite burrows under the skin? - Itch mites What is the technical term for split hair ends? - Trichoptilosis What is the stage referred to when the hair continues to grow and survive? - Anagen How far can dry, healthy hair be stretched without breaking? - 1/2 of it's length