Milady Cosmetology State Board Review
Hair bulb - ANSWER-lowest part of a hair strand. It is thickened, club-shaped that forms
the lower part of the hair root. Lower part of the hair bulb fits over and covers the derma
papilla.
Hair Shaft - ANSWER-Portion of the hair that projects above the epidermis.
Hair Follicle - ANSWER-Tube- like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that
contains the hair root.
Cuticle - ANSWER-Outermost layer of the hair. Single overlapping layer of transparent,
scale like cells that look like shingles on a roof.
Inactive or spore forming stage - ANSWER-During this stage bacteria coat themselves
with wax like outer shells. This helps them withstand famine, dryness, and unsuitable
temperatures.
MRSA - ANSWER-Occurs with persons with weakened immune systems or people
whom have undergone medical procedures. Signs may be pimples, rashes, boils.
Quaternary ammonium compounds - ANSWER-Quats are disinfectants that are very
effective when used properly in the salon. Formula contains anti-rust ingredients, so
leaving tools in solution for a prolonged period of time can cause dulling or damage.
(Barbicide)
Infection - ANSWER-Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Germs - ANSWER-Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing organs
Microorganism - ANSWER-Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size.
Parasites - ANSWER-Organisms that grow,feed, and shelter on or in another organism
(referred to as the host),while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism.
Parasites must have a host to survive.
Toxins - ANSWER-Various poisonous substance produced by some microorganisms
(bacteria and viruses).
Bacteria - ANSWER-One-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal
characteristics some are harmful and some are harmless.
, Direct Transmission - ANSWER-Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands),kissing,coughing, sneezing, and talking.
Indirect transmission - ANSWER-Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact
with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor,nipper, or an
environmental surface.
Virus - ANSWER-A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of
biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only though taking over the host
cell's reproductive function.
Cocci - ANSWER-Round shaped, alone
Staphylococci - ANSWER-Clusters like bunches of grapes, may not cause infection in
healthy humans. Causes pustules, and boils.
Streptococci - ANSWER-Pus-forming arranged in curved lines like string of beads.
Causes strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci - ANSWER-Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs. Causes pneumonia.
Bacilli - ANSWER-Short rod shaped. Causes tetanus, lockjaw,tuberculosis, and
diphtheria.Moves using flagella.
Spirilla - ANSWER-Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria. Causes sexually transmitted
disease, and syphilis.
Moves using flagella.
Active Stage of bacteria - ANSWER-Bacteria grow and reproduce in warm, damp or
dirty places.
Phenolic Disinfectants - ANSWER-Form of formaldehyde, high pH and can damage
skin or eyes. Known as carcinogens.
Sodium hypochlorite - ANSWER-Bleach
Porous - ANSWER-An item that is made or constructed of a material that has pores or
openings. Absorbent. Examples would be; towels, linens, nail files or buffers.
Chelating soaps - ANSWER-Works to break down stubborn films and remove the
residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
1 gallon - ANSWER-128 ounces
5 gallons - ANSWER-640 ounces
Hair bulb - ANSWER-lowest part of a hair strand. It is thickened, club-shaped that forms
the lower part of the hair root. Lower part of the hair bulb fits over and covers the derma
papilla.
Hair Shaft - ANSWER-Portion of the hair that projects above the epidermis.
Hair Follicle - ANSWER-Tube- like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that
contains the hair root.
Cuticle - ANSWER-Outermost layer of the hair. Single overlapping layer of transparent,
scale like cells that look like shingles on a roof.
Inactive or spore forming stage - ANSWER-During this stage bacteria coat themselves
with wax like outer shells. This helps them withstand famine, dryness, and unsuitable
temperatures.
MRSA - ANSWER-Occurs with persons with weakened immune systems or people
whom have undergone medical procedures. Signs may be pimples, rashes, boils.
Quaternary ammonium compounds - ANSWER-Quats are disinfectants that are very
effective when used properly in the salon. Formula contains anti-rust ingredients, so
leaving tools in solution for a prolonged period of time can cause dulling or damage.
(Barbicide)
Infection - ANSWER-Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Germs - ANSWER-Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing organs
Microorganism - ANSWER-Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size.
Parasites - ANSWER-Organisms that grow,feed, and shelter on or in another organism
(referred to as the host),while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism.
Parasites must have a host to survive.
Toxins - ANSWER-Various poisonous substance produced by some microorganisms
(bacteria and viruses).
Bacteria - ANSWER-One-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal
characteristics some are harmful and some are harmless.
, Direct Transmission - ANSWER-Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands),kissing,coughing, sneezing, and talking.
Indirect transmission - ANSWER-Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact
with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor,nipper, or an
environmental surface.
Virus - ANSWER-A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of
biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only though taking over the host
cell's reproductive function.
Cocci - ANSWER-Round shaped, alone
Staphylococci - ANSWER-Clusters like bunches of grapes, may not cause infection in
healthy humans. Causes pustules, and boils.
Streptococci - ANSWER-Pus-forming arranged in curved lines like string of beads.
Causes strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci - ANSWER-Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs. Causes pneumonia.
Bacilli - ANSWER-Short rod shaped. Causes tetanus, lockjaw,tuberculosis, and
diphtheria.Moves using flagella.
Spirilla - ANSWER-Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria. Causes sexually transmitted
disease, and syphilis.
Moves using flagella.
Active Stage of bacteria - ANSWER-Bacteria grow and reproduce in warm, damp or
dirty places.
Phenolic Disinfectants - ANSWER-Form of formaldehyde, high pH and can damage
skin or eyes. Known as carcinogens.
Sodium hypochlorite - ANSWER-Bleach
Porous - ANSWER-An item that is made or constructed of a material that has pores or
openings. Absorbent. Examples would be; towels, linens, nail files or buffers.
Chelating soaps - ANSWER-Works to break down stubborn films and remove the
residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
1 gallon - ANSWER-128 ounces
5 gallons - ANSWER-640 ounces
