UTAH ESTHETICS EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There are several types of bacteria. Which one causes disease? - ANS Pathogenic bacteria
causes diseases
What does staphylococci bacteria cause? - ANS Pus forming bacteria that grows in clusters
like grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules and boils.
What is mitosis? - ANS Cells dividing into two new cells (daughter cells)
What is a local infection on the skin? - ANS confined to a particular part of the body and
appears as a lesion containing pus such as a pimple or an abscess.
What causes scabies? - ANS caused by a parasite, the itch mite.
What is disinfection? - ANS the process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, in
order to destroy bacteria
What is sterilization? - ANS The process that completely destroys all microbial life including
spores.
What is an autoclave? - ANS Sterilization using high pressure steam equipment
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, If there is a blood spill during the service you are performing, what do you do? - ANS Blood
spill protocol. You stop the service, and put gloves on immediately.
What is the next step after stopping service in the blood spill protocol? - ANS After stopping
service, and putting gloves on you apply antiseptic.
What is a cell membrane? - ANS is the part of the cell that encloses the protoplasm and
permits substances to enter and leave.
What are organs made of? - ANS are structures composed of specialized tissues designed to
perform a specific function in plants and animals.
What do connective tissues do in the human body? - ANS Supports, protects, and binds
together other tissues of the body.
What is the function of the liver? - ANS Removes waste created by digestion.
What is the largest bone of the face? - ANS The mandible
What is the platysma? - ANS Is a broad muscle extending from the chest and shoulder
muscles to the side of chin.
What are the cells that compose the blood/circulatory system? - ANS Erythrocytes,
leukocytes, and thrombocytes are part of the circulatory/blood system.
What is the branch of science that studies substances that contain carbon? - ANS Organic
chemistry
What does pH measure? - ANS pH measures the potential hydrogen
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There are several types of bacteria. Which one causes disease? - ANS Pathogenic bacteria
causes diseases
What does staphylococci bacteria cause? - ANS Pus forming bacteria that grows in clusters
like grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules and boils.
What is mitosis? - ANS Cells dividing into two new cells (daughter cells)
What is a local infection on the skin? - ANS confined to a particular part of the body and
appears as a lesion containing pus such as a pimple or an abscess.
What causes scabies? - ANS caused by a parasite, the itch mite.
What is disinfection? - ANS the process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, in
order to destroy bacteria
What is sterilization? - ANS The process that completely destroys all microbial life including
spores.
What is an autoclave? - ANS Sterilization using high pressure steam equipment
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, If there is a blood spill during the service you are performing, what do you do? - ANS Blood
spill protocol. You stop the service, and put gloves on immediately.
What is the next step after stopping service in the blood spill protocol? - ANS After stopping
service, and putting gloves on you apply antiseptic.
What is a cell membrane? - ANS is the part of the cell that encloses the protoplasm and
permits substances to enter and leave.
What are organs made of? - ANS are structures composed of specialized tissues designed to
perform a specific function in plants and animals.
What do connective tissues do in the human body? - ANS Supports, protects, and binds
together other tissues of the body.
What is the function of the liver? - ANS Removes waste created by digestion.
What is the largest bone of the face? - ANS The mandible
What is the platysma? - ANS Is a broad muscle extending from the chest and shoulder
muscles to the side of chin.
What are the cells that compose the blood/circulatory system? - ANS Erythrocytes,
leukocytes, and thrombocytes are part of the circulatory/blood system.
What is the branch of science that studies substances that contain carbon? - ANS Organic
chemistry
What does pH measure? - ANS pH measures the potential hydrogen
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