COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD PENNSYLVANIA EXAM 2025. (100 OUT OF 100) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A)

COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD PENNSYLVANIA EXAM 2025. (100 OUT OF 100) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A) The muscle that covers the front lower leg and bends the foot up and in is called? Tibialis Anterior What yellowish fluid in the blood consists of approximately 90% water? Plasma Which part of the cell contains food substances for cellular growth and repair? Cytoplasm Which branch of the 5th cranial nerve consists of the lower 1/2 of the face and head? Mandibular What eye muscle allows eyelids to open and close? Orbicularis Oculi What is another name for the constructive stage of metabolism? Anabolism What type of nerve brings and sends messages to the central nervous system? Mixed What part of the hand is best used for massage? Cushions of fingertips The nerve that carries impulses along the top of the foot to the skin is called? Dorsal nerve Where is the location of the ear muscle auricularis anterior? Front of the ear Which nerve is located on the little finger side of the arm, extending into the palm of the hand? Ulnar nerve Which end of the muscle is attached to an immovable section of skeleton? Origin What is produced when a motor nerve point is included in massage? Relaxation The muscles in the hand that draw the fingers together are called? Adductor Which artery delivers blood to the upper eyelids and forehead? Frontal artery Which type of muscle is smooth and responsible for involuntary movements? Non-striated muscle The muscle that is situated on the sides of the head and assists in chewing is called? Temporalis muscle The direction of massage should start with . Insertion What blood vessels are seen near the surface of the skin? Veins A mass of blood and nerves located directly under the hollowed area of the hair bulb is? Papilla What is considered to be the normal amount of hair to shed daily? 30 to 50 strands A furuncle appears within the hair follicle and appears as a . Boil The tough outer protective covering of hair is? Cuticle What is the average growth of hair per month? 1/2 inch A patchy loss of hair occurring on the scalp is called . Alopecia Areata What is the pocket that surrounds the hair root called? Follicle What is the term used for yellow to red hair pigments? Pheomelanin Pityriasis is the technical term for . Dandruff A tuft of hair that is directed straight out of the scalp is called? Cowlick What is the name of the coloring matter that provides natural color to hair and skin? Melanin Which type of porosity has scales lying flat allowing minimal absorption? Resistant What is tinea? Ringworm What is required from both sides of the family for a woman to inherit baldness? One gene each Which animal parasite burrows under the skin? Itch mites What is the technical term for split hair ends? Trichoptilosis What is the stage referred to when the hair continues to grow and survive? Anagen How far can dry, healthy hair be stretched without breaking? 1/2 of its length How many genes does a male need to inherit from either side of the family to inherit baldness? One Which layer of hair is responsible for the elasticity in the hair? Cortex At what stage of growth does the hair stop growing and begin to disconnect from the follicle? Catagen What is the average number of hair on the scalp? 100,000 What is the soft, white, downy hair found on almost any area of the body? Lanugo Which hair follicle shape produces naturally curly hair? Narrow oval What is the average life expectancy of hair in the anagen stage? 2 to 6 years What is the technical term for gray hair? Canities Which layer of hair contains melanin? Cortex In the composition of hair, 11 buncles of protofibrils will produce a . Microfibril Which hair loss treatment surgically removes the entire hair loss area? Alopecia reduction What amount of pigment does gray hair have? Gradual reduction of melanin What area of the body grows no hair? The palms of hangs and soles of feet What is the hair referred to that grows under the arms, on t he legs, or in the ears and nose? Terminal What is the name for excessive hair growth above a woman's lips and/or underneath the chin? Hypertrichosis Which structure located along the hair root causes a "goosebump" skin appearance? Arrector pili muscle What rate of tempo is caused by slow rate of motion or speed? ecelerated Which body type has a straight, slender frame consisting of long narrow bones? Ectomorph What does the facial feature zone one consist of? Forehead An adult's average height is equivalent to how many head lengths? 7 to 8 Which law of motion states that in every movement there is a second opposite movement? Law 3 What is the characteristic of a concave profile? Protruding chin a forehead What do blue-based colors evoke? Coolness Which facial zone has the eyes are as the focal point of the overall design? Zone 2 When using the "Golden Ratio" and graceful proportion, the face is divided into? Thirds What are the 3 areas of the cranial division? Facial, Parietal, Occipital Which profile has a receding chin and high hairline? Convex In which body type will the shoulders be typically wider than a person's hips? Mesomorph What do red based colors create in a hair design? Vibrancy Which face shape is ideally balanced? Oval How many zones are the facial features divided into?