PERSONAL HYGIENE MOCK EXAM |100% Correct|

PERSONAL HYGIENE MOCK EXAM |100% Correct| _________ is another word for "decay." *Ans*Decomposition a protein substance necessary to healthy skin *Ans*keratin an oily substance that protects the skin *Ans*sebum Fingernails should be trimmed at least once a week. *Ans*True Hair color is determined by the melanin that is produced ________. *Ans*at the base of the follicle Healthy hair is dependent upon a diet with plenty of _________ and vitamin A. *Ans*protein Keeping your body clean helps to prevent the spread of disease. *Ans*True Keeping your nails clean will help protect you against the spread of harmful bacteria. *Ans*True Like hair and skin, nails consist mainly of melanin. *Ans*False Overexposure to harsh elements, such as heat, sunlight, and chlorine, can cause your hair to become dry and brittle. *Ans*True responsible for the production of sebum *Ans*sebaceous glands The _______ is the outside layer of the strand. *Ans*cuticle The __________ of the hair strand is embedded in the hair follicle. *Ans*bulb The ___________ is the soft core of the hair strand. *Ans*medulla The _______________ consists of the fibers that surround the medulla. *Ans*cortex The appearance of your hair can indicate many things about your attitude and your health. *Ans*True The average person has approximately __________ strands of hair on his or her head. *Ans*300,000 the best means of prevention for body odor and acne *Ans*washing The cuticle protects the nail matrix from the invasion of harmful substances. *Ans*True The cuticle protects the skin at the tip of the finger and the bone underneath. *Ans*False The free edge is covered by a thin layer of skin. *Ans*False The free edge is the part of the nail plate that extends beyond the nail bed. *Ans*True the inner layer of skin that contains hair follicles and sweat glands *Ans*dermis The nail matrix is the root of the nail from which the keratinized cells grow. *Ans*True The only reason the Christian should practice personal hygiene is so that he will not offend other Christians. *Ans*False the outer layer of skin that is responsible for the production of melanin and keratin *Ans*epidermis