Pre-blend Aromatherapy ITEC UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Sideways deviation (lateral) of the curve of the spine,
forming either an S or a C.
Kyphosis (hunchback) - CORRECT ANSWER - Exaggeration of the normal backward
curve of the thoracic region in the spine.
Lordosis (swayback) - CORRECT ANSWER - Hollow back in the lumbar region.
How would you store pre-blend aromatherapy oils? - CORRECT ANSWER - A cool, dark
place away from direct sunlight in an airtight container and away from extreme temperatures
Physiological and psychological benefits - CORRECT ANSWER - Improve blood flow to
the whole body
Improves lymphatic drainage
Relieves muscular tensions
Relieves physical and emotional stress
Improves joint mobility
Promotes deep relaxation
Helps to improve muscle tone
Relieve stress and anxiety
Creates a feeling of balance and well being
Reduces insomnia
Boosts the immune system
Improves skin tone
, Describe what is meant with physiological effect - CORRECT ANSWER - The affect on
the body
Describe what is meant with psychological effects - CORRECT ANSWER - The affect on
your emotions, memories and instincts
Essential oils - CORRECT ANSWER - Oils extracted from the seeds, bark, roots, leaves,
wood, and/or resin of plants. They are volatile and evaporate ease with exposed to water.
List the 3 different evaporation types of essential oils - CORRECT ANSWER - Tops note
Middle note
Base note
Top notes - CORRECT ANSWER - Absorbed very quickly into skin
Last up to 24 hours in the body
Top notes are citrus oils (e.g. orange, lemon, and grapefruit) and herb oils (e.g. peppermint and
clary sage)
Have sharp smells
Stimulation effect
Examples of top notes - CORRECT ANSWER - Lemon
Lemongrass
Grapefruit
Orange
Bergamot
Eucalyptus citriodora
Tea tree
Sage
Petigrain
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Sideways deviation (lateral) of the curve of the spine,
forming either an S or a C.
Kyphosis (hunchback) - CORRECT ANSWER - Exaggeration of the normal backward
curve of the thoracic region in the spine.
Lordosis (swayback) - CORRECT ANSWER - Hollow back in the lumbar region.
How would you store pre-blend aromatherapy oils? - CORRECT ANSWER - A cool, dark
place away from direct sunlight in an airtight container and away from extreme temperatures
Physiological and psychological benefits - CORRECT ANSWER - Improve blood flow to
the whole body
Improves lymphatic drainage
Relieves muscular tensions
Relieves physical and emotional stress
Improves joint mobility
Promotes deep relaxation
Helps to improve muscle tone
Relieve stress and anxiety
Creates a feeling of balance and well being
Reduces insomnia
Boosts the immune system
Improves skin tone
, Describe what is meant with physiological effect - CORRECT ANSWER - The affect on
the body
Describe what is meant with psychological effects - CORRECT ANSWER - The affect on
your emotions, memories and instincts
Essential oils - CORRECT ANSWER - Oils extracted from the seeds, bark, roots, leaves,
wood, and/or resin of plants. They are volatile and evaporate ease with exposed to water.
List the 3 different evaporation types of essential oils - CORRECT ANSWER - Tops note
Middle note
Base note
Top notes - CORRECT ANSWER - Absorbed very quickly into skin
Last up to 24 hours in the body
Top notes are citrus oils (e.g. orange, lemon, and grapefruit) and herb oils (e.g. peppermint and
clary sage)
Have sharp smells
Stimulation effect
Examples of top notes - CORRECT ANSWER - Lemon
Lemongrass
Grapefruit
Orange
Bergamot
Eucalyptus citriodora
Tea tree
Sage
Petigrain
