Waxing practice written for state Board test Questions And Answers Rated A+

2 major categories of hair removal - Temporary and permanent 3 layers of hair shaft are... - Cuticle cortex and medulla 5 major elements found in skin hair and nails are... - COHNS elements A. Stratum germinativum - Composed of several layers of different shaped cells and responsible for growth of epidermis Acne vulgaris - Acne or common pimples Acquired immunity - Immunity that the body develops through the use of vaccinations Albinism - Absence of melanin pigmentation of the body Alternating current - Rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction and then in the opposite direction Amp - Term used to measure the strength of an electric current Anagen, catagen, and telogen - 3 stages of hair growth Anode - Postive electrode Antiseptic lotion - Avoid infection sponge a tweezer are frequently with cotton moistened with thisArrestor pili - Tiny involuntary muscle fiber in the base of the hair follicle Arrestor pili muscle - Responsible for goosebumps Bacteria - One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics Bacteria are so small you have to use what to see them? - Microscope Basal cell carcinoma - Most common type of skin cancer caused by overexposure to the sun Beeswax - Wax that has a high incidence of allergic reactions and may require a patch test is... Bloodborne pathogens - Disease causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body in the blood or body fluids Borders - American Cancer Society uses the letter b in a way to recognize potential skin cancer from a mole Callus - Caused by continued pressure on any part of the skin which develops this thickened area Cataphoresis - When this forces acidic substances into the deeper tissues using galvanic current from the postive to the negative pole Client questionnaires should ask what? - Medications, allergies and skin disorders Cold wax - Thick epilator that does not require the use of fabric strip for removal Collagen - Gives skin it's form and strengthComedone - When sebum hardens and the pore becomes clogged it's called this Communicable - Infection transmitted from one person to another