CIBTAC THEORY EXAM 2024 Questions And Answers
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What are the branches of the trigeminal nerve? - CORRECT ANSWER -ophthalmic,
maxillary, mandibular
The lymphatic system relies on the muscular system for? - CORRECT ANSWER -
movement
What do small lymph vessles run parallel to? - CORRECT ANSWER -Arteries and
veins
The function of a lymph vessle is to? - CORRECT ANSWER -transport lymph to
lymph ducts
Fluid enters the lymph node via? - CORRECT ANSWER -an afferent vessel
Lymph nodes are made of? - CORRECT ANSWER -solely connective tissue
An alteration of the properties of matter without the formation of any new
substance is called? - CORRECT ANSWER -A physical change
The predominant bonding of atoms in inorganic compounds is known as? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Covalent bonding
,A substance which cannot be broken into simpler substance is called? - CORRECT
ANSWER -an element
The smallest part of a compound which still has the same properties of that
compound is? - CORRECT ANSWER -An atom
Inorganic chemistry is the study of? - CORRECT ANSWER -matter that is not
composed of carbon
Aliphatic hydrocarbons are? - CORRECT ANSWER -straight chain hydrocarbons
added elements attached to a hydrocarbon chain are called? - CORRECT ANSWER
-functional groubs
What is formed as a result of a chemical reaction between an alcohol and
an acid? - CORRECT ANSWER -Esters
Is a solution a homogenous mixture? T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Calamine lotion is an example of? - CORRECT ANSWER -A suspension
A colloid is a form of? - CORRECT ANSWER -Suspension
An example of a humectant ingredient would be? - CORRECT ANSWER -Glycerol
,Amino acids can be added to a product for its? - CORRECT ANSWER -Humectant
ability
Salicylic Acid is used in consmetic preparations for its? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Keratolytic abilities
What temp does an autoclave need to reach to effectively sterlise? - CORRECT
ANSWER -121-135 degrees
How many tarsel bones are there in each foot? - CORRECT ANSWER -7
What is the action of the extensor carpi radialis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Extends the
wrist
Which bone can be found i nthe hand? - CORRECT ANSWER -Trapezoid
what is considered unethical convo when talking to a client? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The client's problems
Where should an Epilation needle be disposed? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sharpes box
What is a harmful micro organism called? - CORRECT ANSWER -A pathogen
How often should electrical equipment be checked? - CORRECT ANSWER -Every
12 months
, Which phase of mitosis do the chromotids of the nucleus form
chromosomes? - CORRECT ANSWER -Prophase
Which is the longest, most complicated stage of mitosis? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Prophase
The male reproductive cell contains? - CORRECT ANSWER -22 chromosomes and
an X or Y chromosome
When a cell is dividing, the nucleus forms? - CORRECT ANSWER -Chromosomes
Respiration within the cell is? - CORRECT ANSWER -Transfer of energy from food
to other chemicals
The type of connective tissue found in an artery is? - CORRECT ANSWER -Areolar
connective tissue
Histology is the study of - CORRECT ANSWER -Microscopic structures of tissues
The most highly organised type of tissue is? - CORRECT ANSWER -nervous
Packing Tissue is known as? - CORRECT ANSWER -areolar tissue
The sebaceous gland is also known as the - CORRECT ANSWER -Holocrine gland
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What are the branches of the trigeminal nerve? - CORRECT ANSWER -ophthalmic,
maxillary, mandibular
The lymphatic system relies on the muscular system for? - CORRECT ANSWER -
movement
What do small lymph vessles run parallel to? - CORRECT ANSWER -Arteries and
veins
The function of a lymph vessle is to? - CORRECT ANSWER -transport lymph to
lymph ducts
Fluid enters the lymph node via? - CORRECT ANSWER -an afferent vessel
Lymph nodes are made of? - CORRECT ANSWER -solely connective tissue
An alteration of the properties of matter without the formation of any new
substance is called? - CORRECT ANSWER -A physical change
The predominant bonding of atoms in inorganic compounds is known as? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Covalent bonding
,A substance which cannot be broken into simpler substance is called? - CORRECT
ANSWER -an element
The smallest part of a compound which still has the same properties of that
compound is? - CORRECT ANSWER -An atom
Inorganic chemistry is the study of? - CORRECT ANSWER -matter that is not
composed of carbon
Aliphatic hydrocarbons are? - CORRECT ANSWER -straight chain hydrocarbons
added elements attached to a hydrocarbon chain are called? - CORRECT ANSWER
-functional groubs
What is formed as a result of a chemical reaction between an alcohol and
an acid? - CORRECT ANSWER -Esters
Is a solution a homogenous mixture? T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Calamine lotion is an example of? - CORRECT ANSWER -A suspension
A colloid is a form of? - CORRECT ANSWER -Suspension
An example of a humectant ingredient would be? - CORRECT ANSWER -Glycerol
,Amino acids can be added to a product for its? - CORRECT ANSWER -Humectant
ability
Salicylic Acid is used in consmetic preparations for its? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Keratolytic abilities
What temp does an autoclave need to reach to effectively sterlise? - CORRECT
ANSWER -121-135 degrees
How many tarsel bones are there in each foot? - CORRECT ANSWER -7
What is the action of the extensor carpi radialis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Extends the
wrist
Which bone can be found i nthe hand? - CORRECT ANSWER -Trapezoid
what is considered unethical convo when talking to a client? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The client's problems
Where should an Epilation needle be disposed? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sharpes box
What is a harmful micro organism called? - CORRECT ANSWER -A pathogen
How often should electrical equipment be checked? - CORRECT ANSWER -Every
12 months
, Which phase of mitosis do the chromotids of the nucleus form
chromosomes? - CORRECT ANSWER -Prophase
Which is the longest, most complicated stage of mitosis? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Prophase
The male reproductive cell contains? - CORRECT ANSWER -22 chromosomes and
an X or Y chromosome
When a cell is dividing, the nucleus forms? - CORRECT ANSWER -Chromosomes
Respiration within the cell is? - CORRECT ANSWER -Transfer of energy from food
to other chemicals
The type of connective tissue found in an artery is? - CORRECT ANSWER -Areolar
connective tissue
Histology is the study of - CORRECT ANSWER -Microscopic structures of tissues
The most highly organised type of tissue is? - CORRECT ANSWER -nervous
Packing Tissue is known as? - CORRECT ANSWER -areolar tissue
The sebaceous gland is also known as the - CORRECT ANSWER -Holocrine gland
