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COSMIC CHEMISTRY I

What are the 2 types of emulsions?

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  1. Oil in water

2. Water in oil

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COSMIC CHEMISTRY I

Products that contain no water are called

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Anhydrous

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COSMIC CHEMISTRY I

Certified colors are also known as metal salts and are known for being

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Intense

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COSMIC CHEMISTRY I

Name 5 non certified colors

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  1. Zinc Oxide
  2. Iron Oxide
  3. Carmine
  4. Mica
  5. Ultramarine
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COSMIC CHEMISTRY II

What are two of the fattiest and heaviest oils used in cosmetics?

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  1. Coconut

2. Palm

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COSMIC CHEMISTRY II

Esthers are easily recognized because ___

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They almost always end in “-ate”

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COSMIC CHEMISTRY II

What distinguishes between drugs and cosmetics?

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The Cosmetic Act of 1938

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COSMIC CHEMISTRY II

What term describes a products tendency to worsen the build up of dead cells?

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Comedogenicity

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YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

______ is one of the most important concerns clients have regarding professional ethics

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Confidentiality

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YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

This practice calms and energizes you for your workday

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Deep breathing 👃🏼

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YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

______ can help capillary problems, dehydration, and sensitivity

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Cleansers

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YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

FDA is an acronym for

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Food & Drug Administration

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BASICS OF ELECTRICITY I

Electricity is

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the flow of negatively charged subatomic particles

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BASICS OF ELECTRICITY I

Another word for Tesla (in the salon) is

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High Frequency ⚡

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BASICS OF ELECTRICITY I

Name the 5 measurements of electricity

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  1. Volt
  2. Amp
  3. Millimpere
  4. Ohm
  5. Watt
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BASICS OF ELECTRICITY I

Name and describe the 4 modalities of electrotherapy

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  1. Galvanic
  2. Frederic
  3. Sinusoidal
  4. Tesla
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BASICS OF ELECTRICITY II

Infrared rays make up ___% of natural sunlight

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60%

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BASICS OF ELECTRICITY II

Ultraviolet rays make up ___% of natural sunlight

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5%

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BASICS OF ELECTRICITY II

Do not use negative galvanic current on skin with these 4 conditions

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  1. Broken capillaries
  2. Pustular acne
  3. High blood pressure or
  4. Metal implants
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BASICS OF ELECTRICITY II

High frequency current should not be used on people with these 6 conditions

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  1. Epilepsy
  2. Asthma
  3. High blood pressure
  4. Sinus blockage
  5. Pacemaker or
  6. Metal implants
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ODD STUFF

Estrogen from plant sources is how much stronger or weaker than estrogen from animal sources?

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400 x weaker

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ODD STUFF

Allantoin is used in aftershave, cold creams, but not in

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massage lotions

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ODD STUFF

Neon produces 1.______ light, argon produces 2.______ light, and combination produces 3.______ light

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  1. red light
  2. blue light
  3. purple/violet light
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ODD STUFF

The superficial temporal artery is a continuation of the

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external carotid artery

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I

The two other names for the cheek bone

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zygomatic bone & malar bone

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I

The spinal cord Has how many pairs of nerves?

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31

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I

Name the 3 parts of most cells

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  1. Nucleus
  2. Cytoplasm
  3. Membrane
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I

What are the two types of metabolism & describe them

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Anabolism (building) & Catabolism (reducing)

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II

The cranium is made up of how many bones?

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8

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II

The kidneys excrete ___, ___, & ___

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water, waste products, and toxic products of digestion

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II

What bone joins all the bones of the cranium?

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Sphenoid

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II

Name the 10 body systems

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  1. Circulatory
  2. Digestion
  3. Endocrine
  4. Excretory
  5. Reproductive
  6. Muscular
  7. Respiratory
  8. Skeletal
  9. Integumentary
  10. Nervous
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY III

What are the five parts of human blood?

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  1. red corpuscles
  2. white corpuscles
  3. platelets
  4. plasma
  5. hemoglobin
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IV

The ______ system is the largest organ in the body

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Integumentary system

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IV

______ are the cells that produce pigment granules in the basal layer of the skin

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melanocytes

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IV

Another word for “sweat glands” is _____?

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Sudoriferous glands

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IV

What are apocrine glands

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sweat glands under arms & genitals connected to oil glands

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IV

What are eccrine glands

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sweat glands all over the body connected to hair follicles

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN I

The innermost layer of the epidermis is called the

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stratum germinativum

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN I

______ are the nerve endings that are sensitive to touch & pressure

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Tactile corpuscles

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN I

Tactile corpuscles are

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the nerve endings that are sensitive to touch & pressure

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN I

Describe Pellagra

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Niacin deficiency which causes skin problems, mental disorders & death

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN I

Niacin deficiency which causes skin problems, mental disorders & death is called ______

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Pellagra

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN I

Name the 5 layers of skin

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  1. Stratum Germinativum
  2. Stratum Spinosum
  3. Stratum Granulosum
  4. Stratum Lucidum
  5. Stratum Corneum
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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN II

Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored?

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Liver & adipose tissue

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN II

What does the liver & adipose tissue store?

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Fat-soluble vitamins

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN II

In what layer of the skin does cell division occur continuously?

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Basal cell layer

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN II

Where is the stratum lucidem found?

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Palms of hands & soles of feet

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN II

Palms of hands & soles of feet is where the ___ is found

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Stratum lucidem

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN II

What is the other name for B1?

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Thiamine

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN II

Thiamine is also called/known as

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B1

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN II

What is the other name for B2?

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Riboflavin

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN II

Riboflavin is also called/known as

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B2

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN III

Which layer connects the dermis to the epidermis?

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Papillary

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN III

The Papillary connects

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The dermis to the epidermis

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN III

What surrounds the cells in the epidermis?

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Lipids

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN III

Lipids surround the

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Cells in the epidermis

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN III

How many extra calories does it take for the body to store 1 pound of fat?

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3,500

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN III

3,500 is how many extra calories you need to store

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1 pound of fat

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN III

Cholestral & phospholipids (synthesized by pantothenic acids) make up the

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Skins barrier function

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN III

The skins barrier function is made up of

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Cholestral & phospholipids (synthesized by pantothenic acids)

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PHYSIOLOGY/HISTOLOGY OF SKIN III

Cholestral & phospholipids is

A

synthesized by pantothenic acid

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CHEMISTRY I

How do surfactants work?

A

They act as a bridge allowing substances to emulsify

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CHEMISTRY I

______ act as a bridge allowing substances to emulsify

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Surfactants

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CHEMISTRY I

Matter can be classified into what three main groups

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elements, compounds, & mixtures

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CHEMISTRY I

Miscible liquids are

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mutually soluble

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CHEMISTRY I

What is redox?

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A contraction for reduction-oxidation

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CHEMISTRY I

A contraction for reduction-oxidation is called

A

Redox

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CHEMISTRY II

What is pH & why do we care?

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Potential Hydrogen determines the acidity/alkalinity of a substance

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CHEMISTRY II

The acid mantle is formed by what two substances?

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Sebum & sweat

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CHEMISTRY II

Sebum & sweat form

A

The acid mantle

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CHEMISTRY II

A surfactant molecule has 2 parts, what are they?

A

Hydrophilic & lipophilic

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CHEMISTRY II

Hydrophilic & lipophilic are the 2 parts of a

A

Surfactant molecule

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CHEMISTRY II

An oxidizing agent does what?

A

releases oxygen

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

Primary lesions include

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pimples , freckles, & mosquito bites

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

Pimples , freckles, & mosquito bites are

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Primary lesions

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

Erythema is

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redness caused by inflammation

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

Redness caused by inflammation is called?

A

Erythema

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

What is Tinea

A

Fungal infection

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

What is Tinea corporis

A

Ringworm

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

Describe Tinea versicolor

A

yeast Infection interferes with melanin production

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

What is Verruca?

A

Warts

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

A fungal infection is called

A

Tinea

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

Ringworm is

A

Tinea corporis

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

Yeast Infection interferes with melanin production describes

A

Tinea versicolor

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SKIN DISORDER/DISEASES I

Warts are also referred to as

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Verruca

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION I

Which caustic poison is a safe disinfectant?

A

Phenol

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION I

Phenol is a ______ & ______

A

Caustic poison and is a safe disinfectant

89
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SANITATION & DISINFECTION I

Which caustic poison is a safe on plastic?

A

Quats

90
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SANITATION & DISINFECTION I

Quats is a ______ & ______

A

Caustic poison and is a safe on plastic

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION I

What does the abbreviation “OPIM” stand for?

A

Other Potentially Infectious Materials

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION I

Other Potentially Infectious Materials is abbreviated as

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OPIM

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION II

The other two names for bacteria are

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Germs & microorganisms

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION II

Germs and microorganisms are two other names for

A

bacteria

95
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SANITATION & DISINFECTION II

Why are bacteria spores so hard to kill?

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They are the most resistant form of life on Earth

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION II

What is the most resistant form of life on Earth?

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bacteria spores

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION II

The two phases of the life cycle of bacteria are

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  1. active and 2. spore-forming state
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SANITATION & DISINFECTION II

What are the six classifications of pathogenic bacteria?

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  1. cocci
  2. staphylococci
  3. streptococci
  4. diplococci
  5. bacilli
  6. spirilla)
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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

A container with bio-hazard sticker used for placing contaminated waste is called a?

A

Sharps box/container

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

A sharps box/container is a

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container with bio-hazard sticker used for placing contaminated waste

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

What is “aseptic procedure”?

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The proper handling of sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

The proper handling of sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies is called

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aseptic procedure

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

What are “universal precautions” in regards to sterilization and disinfection?

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Cautions to treat all human blood and body fluids as being infected

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

Cautions to treat all human blood and body fluids as being infected are

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“universal precautions” in regards to sterilization and disinfection

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

What is “sanitation”

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Significantly reducing number of pathogens on surface

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

What is “disinfection”

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Killing all germs but not spores

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

What is “sterilization”

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Kills all germs and spores

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

Significantly reducing number of pathogens on surface is called

A

Sanitation

109
Q

SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

Killing all germs but not spores is called

A

Disinfection

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SANITATION & DISINFECTION III

Killing all germs and spores is called

A

Sterilization

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SKIN ANALYSIS

What is skin called that does not produce enough oil?

A

Alipidic skin

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SKIN ANALYSIS

Alipidic skin doesn’t

A

Does not produce enough oil.

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SKIN ANALYSIS

What are AHA’s

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Alphahydroxy acids

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SKIN ANALYSIS

What are the 6 most common skin conditions estheticians treat?

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  1. Adult acne
  2. Actinic damage
  3. Hormonal fluctuations
  4. Dehydration
  5. Pigmentation
  6. Rosacea
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SKIN ANALYSIS

Describe the Fitzpatrick Scale and the 6 skin types – (ability to tolerate sun exposure)

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  1. Very fair / always burns
  2. Fair / burns easily
  3. Very common / sometimes burns, tans gradually
  4. Mediterranean Caucasian / rarely burns, always tans
  5. Mideastern skin / tans
  6. Black / tans easily
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HAIR REMOVAL

How many follicles per square-inch are there on the face?

A

3,200

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HAIR REMOVAL

What part of your body makes your hairs stand up?

A

The arrector pili muscle

118
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HAIR REMOVAL

The arrector pili muscle

A

Is the part of your body that makes your hairs stand up

119
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HAIR REMOVAL

Name 3 stages of hair growth and describe them.

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  1. Anagen (growth)
  2. Catagen (regression)
  3. Telogen (resting)
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HAIR REMOVAL

Anagen (growth), Catagen (regression) and Telogen (resting) are

A

The 3 stages of hair growth

121
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HAIR REMOVAL

What are two terms describing excessive hair called and describe them?

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  1. Hirsutism (face, arms, legs)

2. Hypertrichosis (hair where it normally doesn’t grow)

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HAIR REMOVAL

Hirsutism (face, arms, legs) & Hypertrichosis (hair where it normally doesn’t grow) are

A

Two terms describing excessive hair

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OTHER

Graying hair is harder to remove because?

A

The root system increases by 50%

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OTHER

What is the most common magnification power used, and explain the measurement

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5-diopter or 50 times magnification

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OTHER

When preforming disincrustation the electrode the esthetician holds is set on?

A

Negative

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OTHER

What three herbs help reduce hyperpigmentation?

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  1. Mulberry
  2. Licorice root
  3. Bearberry (same as Uva Ursi)
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OTHER

Mulberry, Licorice root and Bearberry are the three herbs that

A

help reduce hyperpigmentation

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PRODUCT SELECTION

Plaster masks use _____ in their preparation

A

Gypsum

129
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PRODUCT SELECTION

Which plant extract has deodorant & astringent qualities?

A

Rose

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PRODUCT SELECTION

Roses have

A

deodorant & astringent qualities

131
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PRODUCT SELECTION

Another name for “vegetal peal” is _____?

A

Gommage

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PRODUCT SELECTION

Gommage is another name for

A

Vegetal peel

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PRODUCT SELECTION

Enzyme peals use _____ which helps speed up the breakdown of keratin in the skin.

A

Keratolytic enzymes

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PRODUCT SELECTION

Keratolytic enzymes do what?

A

helps speed up the breakdown of keratin in the skin

135
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MACHINES

What is the chemical term for ozone which is produced by many steamers?

A

O3

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MACHINES

What is the term for pushing product into the skin with a galvanic machine?

A

Iontophoresi

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MISC QUESTIONS I

Acrochordons are also referred to as?

A

Skin tags

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MISC QUESTIONS I

Skin tags are?

A

Acrochordons

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MISC QUESTIONS II

The simplest form of a chemical is known as?

A

A molecule

140
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MISC QUESTIONS II

A product used to dilute an essential oil is known as?

A

Carrier

141
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MISC QUESTIONS II

A face lift is also referred to as a

A

Rhytidectomy

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MISC QUESTIONS II

Systemic hyaluronic acid is a strong water-binder that helps retain fluid content in the

A

Dermis

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MISC QUESTIONS III

The first step of every body treatment protocol is

A

Sanitize hands

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MISC QUESTIONS III

What temporary method of hair removal accelerates the shedding of the horny layer of the skin?

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Depilatory

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MISC QUESTIONS III

Prior to receiving a chemical peel, a client predisposed to herpes simples should begin a prescribed treatment of

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an antiviral

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MISC QUESTIONS III

Hair grows from the papilla by multiplication of the

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Matrix cells

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MISC QUESTIONS IV

Electrolysis is recognized as the only proven method of permanent hair removal by the

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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MISC QUESTIONS IV

Which of the following is also referred to as the basal layer?

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Stratum germinativum

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MISC QUESTIONS IV

Dilated capillaries that can be seen beneath the surface of the skin are known as

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Telangectasia

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MISC QUESTIONS IV

What is the term for the scientific study of the skin?

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Dermatology

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MISC QUESTIONS IV

Dermatology is the term for?

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the scientific study of the skin

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MISC QUESTIONS IV

Melanocytes that are more active will produce

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Darker skin

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