Milady Practice Exam Cosmetology With Complete Solution

The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the - Answer Stratum Germinativum The layer of skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped cells and is responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the: - Answer Stratum Germinativum Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the: - Answer stratum corneum The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the: - Answer Corneum The fatty layer found below the dermis is the: - Answer Subcutaneous The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the___ - Answer Arrector Pili Muscle The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are: - Answer Melanin The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to form new substances are: - Answer Sudoriferous & Sebaceous Glands Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight? - Answer 50 to 70% The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, and: - Answer Secretion & Absorption The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and: - Answer Medulla Layer A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a: - Answer Hydrogen Bond All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called: - Answer Melanin Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive: - Answer Sebaceous Glands The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about ______ per month. - Answer 1/2 inch