IBEC STATE BOARD PRACTICE TEST||
352 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
The negative pole produces - ANSWER-Sodium Hydroxide
Hirsutism resulting from taking certain medications - ANSWER-Iatric hirsutism
What is the reason for the indifferent electrode to be bigger than the needle in the use of
galvanic electrolysis - ANSWER-To minimize the effect of chemical compound
deposited (Chlorine & hydrochloric acid)
What is determined by the surface area of each electrode - ANSWER-Current
density/concentration of current
What disease is characterized by irregular menstrual cycle - ANSWER-PCOS/Stein
Leventhal syndrome
Hirsutism with no identifiable cause is - ANSWER-Idiopathic hirsutism
The shape of the heated area surrounding the high frequency Needle is the shape of -
ANSWER-Teardrop
When a client has been tweezing weekly, most of the hair in the area of tweezing will be
in what stage of growth - ANSWER-Early anagen
What types of hairs are deep, course, usually pigmented - ANSWER-Terminal
What type of hair is fine, short and often called peach fuzz - ANSWER-Vellus
The blend is achieved by using - ANSWER-High frequency and galvanic current
Using the blend modality, the application of thermolysis causes the lye to - ANSWER-
Become more caustic
What is excess hair that is not abnormal for a persons age and sex, but is not desired or
socially acceptable - ANSWER-superfluous
What hormone produced by the thyroid gland helps keep the bodies function
(metabolism) working at the correct piece - ANSWER-Thyroxine (T4)
,What is the method of grading or evaluating hirsutism in women - ANSWER-Ferriman
Gallway score
If a vellus hair is stimulated to grow deeper in courser, it is said to be a - ANSWER-
Accelerated vellus hair
In what stage of hair growth does the club hair begin forming - ANSWER-Catagen
In which of the following layers of the skin are mast cells found - ANSWER-Dermis (not
fibrous portion)
Which layer of the skin is composed of dense bundles of collagen fibers - ANSWER-
Reticular
Which corpuscle in the skin is sensitive to cold - ANSWER-Krause
Which corpuscle in the skin is sensitive to pressure - ANSWER-Pacinian
Which layer is at the base of the dermis and is composed of fatty adipose tissue -
ANSWER-Subcutaneous and subcutis
What serves as an anchor and holds the hair in the follicle - ANSWER-inner root sheath
(IRS)
What type of gland is located in the genital an axillae areas and usually the "smelly
ones" - ANSWER-Apocrine glands
In what area of the body do the apocrine glands tend to be the largest - ANSWER-
Under arm
Which of the following hormones will cause hirsutism - ANSWER-LH (luteinizing
hormone)
When treating a client with diabetes what is of the greatest concern - ANSWER-Delayed
healing time
Which gland is most associated with hair growth - ANSWER-Adrenal gland
The build up of interstitial fluid between cells in the skin is - ANSWER-Edema
Which of the following is the most common cause hirsutism and menstrual irregularity in
women less than 50 years of age - ANSWER-Polycystic ovaries
What contributes to the color of the skin - ANSWER-Carotene, blood vessels and
melanin
, Where do you find melanin - ANSWER-Skin, hair, eyes
In which layer of the skin is eleidin found - ANSWER-Epidermis: Stratum Lucidum
What is the prickle cell layer of the skin - ANSWER-Spinosum
What is also known as "true skin" or "cutis" - ANSWER-Dermis
In what type of skin are melanocytes larger and more active - ANSWER-Dark skin
What is made up of elastic in reticular fibers - ANSWER-Papillary layer
What type of corpuscle is found in the papillary layer that is sensitive to touch -
ANSWER-Meissner
Which corpuscle in the skin is sensitive to light touch and is the only corpuscle in the
epidermis - ANSWER-Merkel
Which corpuscle in the skin is sensitive to heat - ANSWER-Ruffini
In which gland is the vellus hair originate - ANSWER-Sebaceous gland
What is produced by the sebaceous gland that helps lubricate the skin - ANSWER-
Sebum
In which state of hair growth is hair easiest for electrologist to epilate - ANSWER-Late
anagen
What is an appendage to the hair follicle that is attached midway between the bulb in
the sebaceous gland (gives goosebumps or makes hair stand up) - ANSWER-Arrector
pili
What is also known as baby fetal hair that falls a few weeks after birth - ANSWER-
Lanugo
What are the functions of the skin - ANSWER-Heat regulation and sensation. Excretion
secretion and vitamin D synthesis. Protection absorption excretion
What are the first cells in the epidermis that fight infection or invading microorganisms -
ANSWER-Langerhans cells
Which layer of the hair has cells that contain melanin - ANSWER-Cortex
Name the layers of the hair from the inside out - ANSWER-Medulla, cortex, cuticle
352 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
The negative pole produces - ANSWER-Sodium Hydroxide
Hirsutism resulting from taking certain medications - ANSWER-Iatric hirsutism
What is the reason for the indifferent electrode to be bigger than the needle in the use of
galvanic electrolysis - ANSWER-To minimize the effect of chemical compound
deposited (Chlorine & hydrochloric acid)
What is determined by the surface area of each electrode - ANSWER-Current
density/concentration of current
What disease is characterized by irregular menstrual cycle - ANSWER-PCOS/Stein
Leventhal syndrome
Hirsutism with no identifiable cause is - ANSWER-Idiopathic hirsutism
The shape of the heated area surrounding the high frequency Needle is the shape of -
ANSWER-Teardrop
When a client has been tweezing weekly, most of the hair in the area of tweezing will be
in what stage of growth - ANSWER-Early anagen
What types of hairs are deep, course, usually pigmented - ANSWER-Terminal
What type of hair is fine, short and often called peach fuzz - ANSWER-Vellus
The blend is achieved by using - ANSWER-High frequency and galvanic current
Using the blend modality, the application of thermolysis causes the lye to - ANSWER-
Become more caustic
What is excess hair that is not abnormal for a persons age and sex, but is not desired or
socially acceptable - ANSWER-superfluous
What hormone produced by the thyroid gland helps keep the bodies function
(metabolism) working at the correct piece - ANSWER-Thyroxine (T4)
,What is the method of grading or evaluating hirsutism in women - ANSWER-Ferriman
Gallway score
If a vellus hair is stimulated to grow deeper in courser, it is said to be a - ANSWER-
Accelerated vellus hair
In what stage of hair growth does the club hair begin forming - ANSWER-Catagen
In which of the following layers of the skin are mast cells found - ANSWER-Dermis (not
fibrous portion)
Which layer of the skin is composed of dense bundles of collagen fibers - ANSWER-
Reticular
Which corpuscle in the skin is sensitive to cold - ANSWER-Krause
Which corpuscle in the skin is sensitive to pressure - ANSWER-Pacinian
Which layer is at the base of the dermis and is composed of fatty adipose tissue -
ANSWER-Subcutaneous and subcutis
What serves as an anchor and holds the hair in the follicle - ANSWER-inner root sheath
(IRS)
What type of gland is located in the genital an axillae areas and usually the "smelly
ones" - ANSWER-Apocrine glands
In what area of the body do the apocrine glands tend to be the largest - ANSWER-
Under arm
Which of the following hormones will cause hirsutism - ANSWER-LH (luteinizing
hormone)
When treating a client with diabetes what is of the greatest concern - ANSWER-Delayed
healing time
Which gland is most associated with hair growth - ANSWER-Adrenal gland
The build up of interstitial fluid between cells in the skin is - ANSWER-Edema
Which of the following is the most common cause hirsutism and menstrual irregularity in
women less than 50 years of age - ANSWER-Polycystic ovaries
What contributes to the color of the skin - ANSWER-Carotene, blood vessels and
melanin
, Where do you find melanin - ANSWER-Skin, hair, eyes
In which layer of the skin is eleidin found - ANSWER-Epidermis: Stratum Lucidum
What is the prickle cell layer of the skin - ANSWER-Spinosum
What is also known as "true skin" or "cutis" - ANSWER-Dermis
In what type of skin are melanocytes larger and more active - ANSWER-Dark skin
What is made up of elastic in reticular fibers - ANSWER-Papillary layer
What type of corpuscle is found in the papillary layer that is sensitive to touch -
ANSWER-Meissner
Which corpuscle in the skin is sensitive to light touch and is the only corpuscle in the
epidermis - ANSWER-Merkel
Which corpuscle in the skin is sensitive to heat - ANSWER-Ruffini
In which gland is the vellus hair originate - ANSWER-Sebaceous gland
What is produced by the sebaceous gland that helps lubricate the skin - ANSWER-
Sebum
In which state of hair growth is hair easiest for electrologist to epilate - ANSWER-Late
anagen
What is an appendage to the hair follicle that is attached midway between the bulb in
the sebaceous gland (gives goosebumps or makes hair stand up) - ANSWER-Arrector
pili
What is also known as baby fetal hair that falls a few weeks after birth - ANSWER-
Lanugo
What are the functions of the skin - ANSWER-Heat regulation and sensation. Excretion
secretion and vitamin D synthesis. Protection absorption excretion
What are the first cells in the epidermis that fight infection or invading microorganisms -
ANSWER-Langerhans cells
Which layer of the hair has cells that contain melanin - ANSWER-Cortex
Name the layers of the hair from the inside out - ANSWER-Medulla, cortex, cuticle
