Chapter 6 Flashcards
What appliance would be used to perform finishing and styling work on your clients?
A) razors
B) brushes
C) combs
D) blow dryer
D) blow dryer
Choosing the right implement or tool for the job will depend on your understanding of the items ____________________.
A) manufacturer
B) functions
C) guidelines
D) accessories
B) functions
What type of combs are slightly flexible and durable but can deteriorate if left in a disinfectant over an extended time?
A) hard rubber
B) graphite
C) metal
D) combs made from carbon materials
A) hard rubber
What type of combs are preferable for detangling, creating styling effects, or distributing product through the hair?
A) barrow-toothed
B) combination-toothed
C) wide-toothed
D) fine-toothed
C) wife-toothed
A _____________ is an effective choice for combing through textured or tightly curled hair.
A) tail combs
B) taper comb
C) flat handle comb
D) hair pick
D) hair pick
A round brush is used for _____________________.
A) creating volume
B) detangling dry hair
C) detangling wet hair
D) general drying
A) creating volume
If you wanted a comb that was antistatic, what material would it be made from?
A) metal
B) hard rubber
C) carbon
D) graphite
C) carbon
Which shears are made by working heated metal into a finished shape through the processes of hammering or compression?
A) German
B) forged
C) French
D) cast
B) forged
Barbers often choose the French-style shear because ______________________.
A) its disposable blade eliminates honing
B) it facilitates shear-over-comb cutting
C) it is less expensive
D) the tang helps to ensure balance and control during cutting
D) the tang helps to ensure balance and control during cutting
What type of blade consists of a convex blade that has a bevel group onto the blade edge?
A) semi-convex
B) beveled edge
C) convex
D) hollow ground
A) semi-convex
With shear blades what part of the blade does the cutting?
A) point
B) tang
C) cutting edge
D) shank
C) cutting edge
Which of the following shear parts control the distance between the blades?
A) bumper
B) shank
C) tension screw
D) thumb grip
C) tension screw
What handle design has a shorter thumb shank to reduce overextension and is considered to be more ergonomically correct?
A) offset
B) opposing
C) angle
D) Crow
A) offset
____________________ shears create patterns and texture in hair.
A) texturizing
B) chunking
C) thinning
D) blending
A) texturizing
The finger tang is where your little finger can rest to _____________________.
A) control larger amounts of hair
B) manipulative the moving blade of the shears
C) prevent the grips from touching when the shears are completely closed
D) relive pressure on your nerves and tendons
D) relieve pressure on your nerves and tendons
When holding shears, do not allow the finger grip to slide past the second knuckle or you will__________________.
A) strain your arm
B) lose control of the finger tang
C) lose control of the shears
D) strain your hand
C) lose control of the shears
When holding shears you should insert the tip of your thumb into the thumb grip no further than your ________________.
A) second knuckle
B) cuticle
C) first knuckle
D) the tip of the nail
B) cuticle
You should practice opening and closing shears, using only the _______________ to manipulate the moving blade of the shears.
A) thumb
B) little finger
C) index finger
D) wrist
A) thumb
Palming the shears is when the shears are closed and resting in the palm while you _________________________.
A) disinfect the shears
B) sharpen the shears
C) cut the hair
D) comb the hair
D) comb the hair
What procedure allows the first two fingers of one hand free to control the hair and the shear hand is then free to cut the hair section?
A) stropping the razor
B) transferring and palming the comb
C) honing the razor
D) palming the shears
B) transfers g and palming the comb
What tool is used for finish and detail work?
A) adjustable blade clippers
B) metal combs
C) detachable blade clippers
D) outliners
D) outliners
Adjustable blade clippers have adjustable blades that are affixed to the unit with __________________.
A) clipper guards
B) hanger loops
C) screws
D) bumper
C) screws
An electric clipper with a pivot motor would be used to cut what type of hair?
A) thick, coarse or damp
B) all types
C) thick and dry
D) dry and fine
A) think, coarse or damp
In what type of clipper motor do the blades pull in one direction?
A) pivot
B) universal
C) rotary
D) magnetic
D) magnetic
Clipper blades are usually made of high-quality carbon steel or ___________________.
A) graphite
B) ceramic
C) hard rubber
D) edgers
B) ceramic
What are clipper guards also known as?
A) attachment combs
B) hair shapers
C) blending shears
D) edgers
A) attachment combs
The technique used by barbers to hold the clipper is most often determined by the ________________.
A) style of the clipper
B) manufacturers instructions
C) section of the head they are working on
D) hairstyle
C) section of the head they are working on
A general rule to follow is for the barber to hold the clippers in a manner that permits _______________.
A) the closest cut
B) uniformity within the cut
C) faster and more precise haircutting
D) free wrist movement
D) free wrist movement
What is the razor of choice for professional barbering?
A) trimmer
B) straight
C) safety
D) edger
B) straight
You should avoid judging a razor simply on ___________.
A) color and design
B) quality
C) other barbers’ recommendations
D) manufacturer
A) color and design
What type of razor tends to be used almost exclusively in the barbershop because it helps to maintain infection control standards?
A) hair shaper
B) conventional straight razor
C) changeable-blade straight razor
D) razor shaper
C) changeable blade straight razor
The method of replacing the blade in a changeable-razor will vary depending on the _________________.
A) model
B) procedure
C) shave
D) holding technique
A) model
If the razor handle is in a straightened position with the thumb and first two fingers almost touching at the shank, this is the technique for____________________.
A) shaving
B) honing
C) haircutting
D) stropping
C) haircutting
If the ball of the thumb and first two fingers are positioned on the flat side of the shanks with the handle pivoted up to allow the little finger to rest on the tang, this is the technique for ___________________.
A) shaving
B) honing
C) haircutting
D) stropping
A) shaving
Which of the following positions gives the most control of the razor when honing and stropping?
A) ball of thumb supports razor at bottom of shank and little finger rests on tang with first two or three fingers at top of shank
B) ball of thumb and first two fingers are positioned on flat side of shanks with handle pivoted up to allow little finger to rest on tang
C) ball of thumb and first two fingers are positioned on flat sides of shank with handle in straight position
D) razor handle is in a straightened position with the thumb and first two fingers almost touching at shank
C) ball of thumb and first two fingers are positioned on the flat sides of the shank with the handle in a straight position
When a razor is properly _________________, it acquires the degree of hardness required for a good cutting edge.
A) finished
B) balanced
C) tempered
D) sized
C) tempered
Which of the following refers to the weight and length of the blade relative to that of the handle?
A) razor size
B) razor grind
C) razor temper
D) razor balance
D) razor balance
What is used to grind the steel and impart an effective cutting edge to the razor blade?
A) temper
B) strop
C) hone
D) grind
C) hone
A keen razor edge has fine teeth and tends to dig into a thumbnail________________.
A) without cutting power
B) with a smooth steady grip
C) with a jerky feeling
D) with a harsh grating sound
B) with a smooth steady grip
A keen razor edge has fine teeth and tends to dig into a thumbnail________________.
A) without cutting power
B) with a smooth steady grip
C) with a jerky feeling
D) with a harsh grating sound
A) honing
What pace is preferred when stropping?
A) slow
B) uneven
C) fast
D) moderate
D) moderate
What type of chairs are typically smaller in design and do not usually have a headrest?
A) motorized
B) hydraulic
C) styling
D) barber
C) styling
What type of towels may be preferred for shampooing and chemical services because of their absorbent qualities?
A) synthetic
B) terry cloth
C) paper
D) vinyl
B) terry cloth
___________________ soap is used in electric latherizers.
A) liquid cream
B) soft
C) vegetable
D) hard
A) liquid cream
Which of the following requires the use of a stove to heat it?
A) electric flat iron
B) pressing brush
C) electric curling iron
D) conventional (marcel) iron
D) Marcel Iron
What machine introduces water-soluble products into the skin during a facial?
A) electrotherapy
B) Tesla
C) galvanic
D) high-frequency
C) galvanic
What method is no longer considered a safe and sanitary option for loose hair removal?
A) paper neck strips
B) neck dusters
C) vacuum systems
D) paper towels
B) neck dusters
Which hair removal method many not facilitate a thorough dusting?
A) paper neck strips
B) vacuum systems
C) cloth towels
D) paper towels
A) paper neck strips
What type of towel would you use for a towel wrap?
A) pre-steamed
B) neck duster
C) styling
D) 100 percent cotton terry cloth
D) 100 percent cotton terry cloth
How should you grasp the towel for a towel wrap?
A) tautly
B) loosely
C) lengthwise
D) vertically
C) lengthwise
Which of the following is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures?
A) osteology
B) physiology
C) Anatomy
D) histology
B) physiology
The study of the human body structures seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized is ____________________.
A) physiology
B) histology
C) myology
D) Anatomy
D) Anatomy
The study of tiny structures found in living tissues is known as _____________________.
A) pathology
B) physiology
C) histology
D) myology
C) histology
What is the colorless jellylike substance found inside cells in which food elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present?
A) centrioles
B) cytoplasm
C) plasma
D) protoplasm
D) protoplasm
What part of the cell plays an important pet in cell reproduction and metabolism?
A) nucleus
B) cell membrane
C) protoplasm
D) cytoplasm
A) nucleus
Mitosis is the usual process of cell reproduction of human tissues that occurs when the cell divides into two identical cells called _________________.
A) receptors
B) centrioles
C) daughter cells
D) neurons
C) daughter cells
What part of the cell is needed for growth, reproduction, and self-repair?
A) protoplasm
B) cytoplasm
C) nucleus
D) cell membrane
B) cytoplasm
What type of tissue carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions?
A) epithelial
B) muscle
C) connective
D) nerve
D) nerve
An example of connective tissue is/are ______________.
A) mucous membranes
B) skin
C) blood
D) the lining of the heart
C) blood
Body tissues are composed of large amounts of ________________.
A) fat
B) water
C) minerals
D) nutrients
B) water
What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body?
A) nerve
B) epithelial
C) muscle
D) adipose
D) adipose
Nerve tissue is composed of special cells known as _______________.
A) microscopic cells
B) neurons
C) daughter cells
D) interstitial cell’s
B) neurons
______________ are groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions.
A) body connections
B) body physiology
C) body systems
D) body tissues
C) body systems
Structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plants and animals are called ___________________.
A) systems
B) nerves
C) organs
D) cells
C) organs
_______________ is the study of the anatomy, structure, and function of the bones.
A) osteology
B) pathology
C) histology
D) myology
A) osteology
Which of the following bones joins all of the bones of the cranium together?
A) parietal
B) ethmoid
C) sphenoid
D) temporal
C) sphenoid
What bones of the face are also known as malar bones or cheekbones?
A) lacrimal
B) zygomatic
C) mandible
D) maxillae
B) zygomatic
One of the primary functions of the skeletal systems is to _________________.
A) serve as attachments for internal organs
B) protect various external structures
C) store most of the body’s fat supply
D) help produce white and red blood cells
D) help produce white and red blood cells
What is the largest bone of the arm and extends from the shoulder to the elbow?
A) humerus
B) ulna
C) radius
D) caprus
A) Humerus
What is the largest bone of the arm and extends from the shoulder to the elbow?
A) humerus
B) ulna
C) radius
D) caprus
C) non-striated (smooth)
Which of the following is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures?
A) osteology
B) physiology
C) Anatomy
D) histology
B) physiology
The study of the human body structures seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized is ____________________.
A) physiology
B) histology
C) myology
D) Anatomy
D) Anatomy
The study of tiny structures found in living tissues is known as _____________________.
A) pathology
B) physiology
C) histology
D) myology
C) histology
What is the colorless jellylike substance found inside cells in which food elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present?
A) centrioles
B) cytoplasm
C) plasma
D) protoplasm
D) protoplasm
What part of the cell plays an important pet in cell reproduction and metabolism?
A) nucleus
B) cell membrane
C) protoplasm
D) cytoplasm
A) nucleus
Mitosis is the usual process of cell reproduction of human tissues that occurs when the cell divides into two identical cells called _________________.
A) receptors
B) centrioles
C) daughter cells
D) neurons
C) daughter cells
What part of the cell is needed for growth, reproduction, and self-repair?
A) protoplasm
B) cytoplasm
C) nucleus
D) cell membrane
B) cytoplasm
What type of tissue carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions?
A) epithelial
B) muscle
C) connective
D) nerve
D) nerve
An example of connective tissue is/are ______________.
A) mucous membranes
B) skin
C) blood
D) the lining of the heart
C) blood
Body tissues are composed of large amounts of ________________.
A) fat
B) water
C) minerals
D) nutrients
B) water
What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body?
A) nerve
B) epithelial
C) muscle
D) adipose
D) adipose
Nerve tissue is composed of special cells known as _______________.
A) microscopic cells
B) neurons
C) daughter cells
D) interstitial cell’s
B) neurons
______________ are groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions.
A) body connections
B) body physiology
C) body systems
D) body tissues
C) body systems
Structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plants and animals are called ___________________.
A) systems
B) nerves
C) organs
D) cells
C) organs
_______________ is the study of the anatomy, structure, and function of the bones.
A) osteology
B) pathology
C) histology
D) myology
A) osteology
Which of the following bones joins all of the bones of the cranium together?
A) parietal
B) ethmoid
C) sphenoid
D) temporal
C) sphenoid
What bones of the face are also known as malar bones or cheekbones?
A) lacrimal
B) zygomatic
C) mandible
D) maxillae
B) zygomatic
One of the primary functions of the skeletal systems is to _________________.
A) serve as attachments for internal organs
B) protect various external structures
C) store most of the body’s fat supply
D) help produce white and red blood cells
D) help produce white and red blood cells
What is the largest bone of the arm and extends from the shoulder to the elbow?
A) humerus
B) ulna
C) radius
D) caprus
A) Humerus
What type of muscles are found in the internal organs of the body, such as the stomach and intestine?
A) voluntary
B) striated (striped)
C) non-striated (smooth)
D) cardiac
C) non-striated (smooth)
The part of the muscle that moves and is farthest from the skeleton is the _________________.
A) origin
B) fibrous
C) belly
D) insertion
D) insertion
What bone framework serves as a protective covering for the heart, lungs and other delicate internal organs?
A) cranium
B) thorax
C) cervical vertebrae
D) vertebral column
B) thorax
Muscular tissue may be stimulated by electric current, which may be either high-frequency or ________________.
A) faradic current
B) infrared rays
C) steamers
D) ultraviolet rays
A) faradic current
The muscle that draws the scalp backward is known as the ___________________ muscle.
A) epicranial aponeurosis
B) frontalis
C) epicranius
D) occipitalis
D) occipitalis
What muscle is the ring muscle of the eye socket that enables you to close your eyes?
A) levator palpebrae superioris
B) corrugator
C) orbicularis oculi
D) procerus
C) orbicularis oculi
The muscle of the mouth that draws the corner of the mouth out and back, as in grinning, is known as the ___________________ muscle.
A) buccinator
B) risorius
C) triangularis
D) mentalis
B) risorius
The latissimus dorsi muscle ______________.
A) helps extend the arm away from the body
B) assists in breathing
C) pulls the upper lip backward, upward, and outward
D) assists the swinging movements of the arm
A) helps extend the arm away from the body
The tricep is a large muscle that _________________.
A) allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body
B) lifts the forearm and flexes the elbow
C) produces the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm
D) covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm
D) covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm
The muscle of the forearm that rotates the radius outward and the palm upward is the ________________.
A) pronator
B) extensor
C) supinator
D) flexor
C) supinator
The muscular system covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton, and its function is to help___________________.
A) produce both white and red blood cells
B) produce movement within the body
C) equalize the body’s temperature
D) carry wastes and impurities away from the cells
B) produce movement within the body
An example of an immovable joint is the _____________.
A) skull
B) hip
C) elbow
D) knee
A) skull
Painful inflammation involving the carpus (wrist) area can be caused by _____________.
A) heat
B) keeping the wrist straight
C) prolonged standing
D) repetitive motions
D) repetitive motions
What body system helps regulate the body’s temperature?
A) circulatory
B) nervous
C) integumentary
D) lymphatic/immune
C) integumentary
_______________ are secretions, such as insulin, adrenaline, and estrogen, that stimulate functional activity or other secretions in the body.
A) hormones
B) plasma
C) interstitial fluid
D) protoplasm
A) hormones
The ___________ system consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries that distribute blood throughout the body.
A) endocrine
B) circulatory
C) respiratory
D) lymphatic/immune
B) circulatory
What types of glands release hormonal secretions directly into the bloodstream?
A) exocrine
B) hormonal
C) endocrine
D) duct
C) endocrine
Which of the following helps carry wastes and impurities away from the cells before it is routed back to the circulatory system?
A) lymph
B) blood
C) plasma
D) interstitial fluid
A) lymph
The spleen is part of what body system?
A) reproductive
B) endocrine
C) circulatory
D) lymphatic/immune
D) lymphatic/immune
Cervical nerves originate at the _______________.
A) brain
B) spinal cord
C) scalp
D) heart
B) spinal cord
Which of the following carries blood-containing waste products back to the heart and lungs for cleaning and to pick up oxygen?
A) veins
B) arteries
C) capillaries
D) arterioles
A) veins
Blood is approximately what percent water?
A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 80%
D) 25%
C) 80%
In the hand, what draws the fingers together?
A) adductors
B) flexors
C) abductors
D) extensors
A) adductors
What body system controls and coordinates the functions of all the other systems and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently?
A) respiratory
B) endocrine
C) nervous
D) circulatory
C) nervous
Which of the following controls consciousness and all mental activities, the functions of the five senses, and voluntary muscle actions?
A) peripheral nervous system
B) autonomic nervous system
C) somatic nervous system
D) central nervous system
D) central nervous system
Sensory nerves, also known as ____________ nerves, carry impulses or messages from the sense organs to the brain.
A) afferent
B) reflex
C) efferent
D) axon
A) afferent
What type of nerve supplies impulses to the upper part of the face?
A) infratrochlear
B) maxillary
C) ophthalmic
D) mandibular
B) maxillary
What body system passes on the genetic code from one generation to another?
A) lymphatic/immune system
B) endocrine
C) reproductive
D) endocrine
C) reproductive
One of the primary functions of the lymphatic/immune system is to _______________.
A) provide a suitable fluid environment for the cells
B) regulate the body’s temperature
C) help produce movement within the body
D) support the skeleton
A) provide a suitable fluid environment for the cells
The brain is the part of the central nervous system contained in the ________________.
A) thorax
B) cranium
C) spinal column
D) axon terminal
B) cranium
Sensory nerve endings are called ____________ and are located close to the surface of the skin.
A) nodes
B) capillaries
C) receptors
D) accessories
C) receptors
What does the word integumentary mean?
A) map
B) study of
C) bone
D) natural covering
D) natural covering
Which of the following is the connection between two or more bones of the skeleton?
A) nerve
B) tendon
C) joint
D) ligament
C) joint
The _____________ are the bones of the fingers, consisting of three in each finger and two in the thumb?
A) phalanges
B) parietal bones
C) metacarpals
D) temporal bones
A) phalanges
What body system relies upon the skeletal and nervous systems for its activities and proper operation?
A) circulatory
B) muscular
C) reproductive
D) integumentary
B) muscular
The ____________ system is closely connected to The cardiovascular system as they both transport streams of fluids.
A) endocrine
B) integumentary
C) lymphatic/immune
D) reproductive
C) lymphatic/immune
What artery supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the scalp and back of the head up to the crown?
A) anterior auricular
B) posterior auricular
C) transverse facial
D) occipital
D) occipital
What color is blood when it is in the veins?
A) light red
B) dark red
C) blue
D) bright red
B) dark red
What blood vessels bring nutrients to the cells and carry away waste materials?
A) capillaries
B) arterioles
C) arteries
D) venules
A) capillaries
A normal adult heart beats about how many times per minute?
A) 40 to 60
B) 60 to 80
C) 75 to 100
D) 100 to 110
B) 60 to 80
Which of the following nerves is affected during facials, primarily when you are giving a massage to your client?
A) trigeminal
B) trifacial
C) facial
D) accessory
D) accessory
What type of nerves carries impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands?
A) afferent
B) sensory
C) motor
D) receptor
C) motor
What type of muscle is an involuntary muscle that is not duplicated anywhere else in the body?
A) striated
B) cardiac
C) nonstriated
D) striped
B) cardiac
What bone is U-shaped and supports the tongue and its muscles?
A) malar
B) cervical vertebrae
C) mandible
D) hyoid
D) hyoid
__________________ are whitish cords made up of bundles of nerve fibers held together by connective tissue.
A) dendrites
B) nerves
C) glands
D) axons
B) nerves
