IBEC Study Guide Questions & Answers
which of the following is produced around of negative electrode inside the hair follicle:
Correct Ans-Sodium Hydroxide
In galvanic electrolysis the chemical agent that destroys the lower part of the hair follicle is:
Correct Ans-Sodium Hydroxide
Hirsutism resulting from taking certain medication: Correct Ans-Latric Hirsutism
What is the reason for the indifferent electrode to be a lot bigger than the needle in the use of
galvanic electrolysis? Correct Ans-Minimizing the effect of chemical compound deposited.
(Hydrochloric acid & chlorine gas).
Which one of the following is determined by the surfaces area of each electrode Correct
Ans-Current density or current concentration
What diseases characterized by irregular menstrual cycle, risk of endometrial cancer early in life
hirsutism multiple cysts in ovaries and infertility Correct Ans-PCOS/ stein leventhal syndrome
Hirsutism with no identifiable cause is Correct Ans-idiopathic hirsutism
,The shape of the heated area surrounding the high frequency needle is the shape of Correct
Ans-Teardrop and pear
The blend is achieved by using Correct Ans-High frequency and galvanic current
Using the blend modality lye is heated by thermolysis and becomes Correct Ans-More
caustic
What is called an excess of hair considered "not desired" or "not socially acceptable" or "that
constitute a cosmetic problem" Correct Ans-Superfluous hairs
What hormone produced by the thyroid gland helps keep the body's functions (metabolism)
working at the correct pace? Correct Ans-Thyroxine (T4)
When a client has been tweezing weekly, most of the hair in the area of tweezing will be in what
stage of growth? Correct Ans-Early Anagen
What hairs are longer, deeper, coarser, and usually pigmented? Correct Ans-Terminal hair
What hairs are finer, shorter, & very often called "peach fuzz?" Correct Ans-Vellus hairs
What is the method of grading or evaluating hirsutism in women? Correct Ans-Ferriman-
Gallwey Score
,Which one of the following conditions could be spread from place to place on the client's skin in
the course of electrology treatment? Correct Ans-Folliculitis
In what stage of growth is the "club hair" usually formed? Correct Ans-Catagen
In which of the following layers are glycosaminoglycans found? ( a type of polysaccharides
capable of agglutinate up to 1000 times their weight in water) Correct Ans-Dermis (in ground
substance, a non-fibrous material)
An excess of which one of the following hormones most probably will cause hirsutism?
Correct Ans-LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
When you treat a client with diabetes, which of the followings will be your greatest concern?
Correct Ans-Delayed healing time
Which of the following glands are the most directly associated with the hair growth? Correct
Ans-Adrenal Cortex an Gonads
The buildup (accumulation) of interstitial fluid between cells in the skin is: Correct Ans-
Edema
, Which of the followings is the most common cause of hirsutism and infertility in women?
Correct Ans-Polycystic ovaries
What contributes to the color of the skin? Correct Ans-Carotene, blood vessels, melanin
Where do you find melanin? Correct Ans-Skin, Hair, Eyes
In which layer of the skin is eleidin found? Correct Ans-Epidermis: stratum lucidum
In which one of the following stratum's of the epidermis are "prickle cells" found? Correct
Ans-Spinosum
What is also known as "true skin" or "living layer" Correct Ans-Dermis
In what type of skin are melanocytes larger and more active? Correct Ans-Dark skin
Which one of the following layers is made up of "elastic collagenous" and "reticular fibers"
Correct Ans-Papillary Layer
What type of corpuscle is found in the papillary layer that is sensitive to touch? Correct Ans-
Meissner
which of the following is produced around of negative electrode inside the hair follicle:
Correct Ans-Sodium Hydroxide
In galvanic electrolysis the chemical agent that destroys the lower part of the hair follicle is:
Correct Ans-Sodium Hydroxide
Hirsutism resulting from taking certain medication: Correct Ans-Latric Hirsutism
What is the reason for the indifferent electrode to be a lot bigger than the needle in the use of
galvanic electrolysis? Correct Ans-Minimizing the effect of chemical compound deposited.
(Hydrochloric acid & chlorine gas).
Which one of the following is determined by the surfaces area of each electrode Correct
Ans-Current density or current concentration
What diseases characterized by irregular menstrual cycle, risk of endometrial cancer early in life
hirsutism multiple cysts in ovaries and infertility Correct Ans-PCOS/ stein leventhal syndrome
Hirsutism with no identifiable cause is Correct Ans-idiopathic hirsutism
,The shape of the heated area surrounding the high frequency needle is the shape of Correct
Ans-Teardrop and pear
The blend is achieved by using Correct Ans-High frequency and galvanic current
Using the blend modality lye is heated by thermolysis and becomes Correct Ans-More
caustic
What is called an excess of hair considered "not desired" or "not socially acceptable" or "that
constitute a cosmetic problem" Correct Ans-Superfluous hairs
What hormone produced by the thyroid gland helps keep the body's functions (metabolism)
working at the correct pace? Correct Ans-Thyroxine (T4)
When a client has been tweezing weekly, most of the hair in the area of tweezing will be in what
stage of growth? Correct Ans-Early Anagen
What hairs are longer, deeper, coarser, and usually pigmented? Correct Ans-Terminal hair
What hairs are finer, shorter, & very often called "peach fuzz?" Correct Ans-Vellus hairs
What is the method of grading or evaluating hirsutism in women? Correct Ans-Ferriman-
Gallwey Score
,Which one of the following conditions could be spread from place to place on the client's skin in
the course of electrology treatment? Correct Ans-Folliculitis
In what stage of growth is the "club hair" usually formed? Correct Ans-Catagen
In which of the following layers are glycosaminoglycans found? ( a type of polysaccharides
capable of agglutinate up to 1000 times their weight in water) Correct Ans-Dermis (in ground
substance, a non-fibrous material)
An excess of which one of the following hormones most probably will cause hirsutism?
Correct Ans-LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
When you treat a client with diabetes, which of the followings will be your greatest concern?
Correct Ans-Delayed healing time
Which of the following glands are the most directly associated with the hair growth? Correct
Ans-Adrenal Cortex an Gonads
The buildup (accumulation) of interstitial fluid between cells in the skin is: Correct Ans-
Edema
, Which of the followings is the most common cause of hirsutism and infertility in women?
Correct Ans-Polycystic ovaries
What contributes to the color of the skin? Correct Ans-Carotene, blood vessels, melanin
Where do you find melanin? Correct Ans-Skin, Hair, Eyes
In which layer of the skin is eleidin found? Correct Ans-Epidermis: stratum lucidum
In which one of the following stratum's of the epidermis are "prickle cells" found? Correct
Ans-Spinosum
What is also known as "true skin" or "living layer" Correct Ans-Dermis
In what type of skin are melanocytes larger and more active? Correct Ans-Dark skin
Which one of the following layers is made up of "elastic collagenous" and "reticular fibers"
Correct Ans-Papillary Layer
What type of corpuscle is found in the papillary layer that is sensitive to touch? Correct Ans-
Meissner
