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1
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers many different types of

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DISINFECTANTS

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An example of a local infection is

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AN ABCESS

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The process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on non-living surfaces is called

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DISINFECTION

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Pus-forming bacteria that grow in curved lines resembling a string of beads are known as

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STREPTOCCI

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The effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label is known as

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EFFICACY

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Quats is a short term for the salon disinfectant known as

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QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS

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The protoplasm of a cell except that found in the nucleus is the

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CYTOPLASM

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The process of breaking down of larger substances or molecules into smaller ones is called

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CATABOLISM

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During ________________ , energy can be stored by special molecules and used for muscle contraction, secretion, or heat production.

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CATABOLISM

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The protective covering on body surfaces, such as the skin; mucous membranes; linings of the heart; digestive and respiratory organs; and glands, is __________________ tissue.

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EPITHELIAL

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The bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are called

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PARIETAL

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12
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Another name for voluntary muscles that can be controlled by the will is

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STRIATED

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The broad muscle that extends from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin and is responsible for lowering the lower jaw and lip is called

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PLATYSMA

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14
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The muscles located at the base of each digit that separate the fingers are called

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ABDUCTOR

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A combination of substances that are held together by physical rather than chemical ties is called a

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MIXTURE

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The separating of a substance into ions is known as

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IONIZATION

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17
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An alteration of the properties of a substance without the formation of a new substance is a

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PHYSICAL CHANGE

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18
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A permanent mixture of two or more substances that are united with the aid of a binder is

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AN EMULSION

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19
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Substances that act as a bridge to allow oil and water to mix or emulsify are

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SURFACTANTS

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When two or more elements combine chemically, they form a new substance called a

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COMPOUND

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The formation of a new product by the uniting of two or more elements is known as

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A COMPOUND

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Redox is a contraction for

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OXIDATION-REDUCTION

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23
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The negative or positive state of an electric current is known as

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POLARITY

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24
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Thirty-five percent of natural sunlight is made up of

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VISIBLE LIGHT

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25
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Invisible ultraviolet rays make up _________% of natural light and are also referred to as cold rays or actinic rays.

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5

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26
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A light-emitting diode for use on clients in the stimulation of blood circulation and collagen and elastin production is called

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RED LIGHT

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27
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The distance between two successive peaks of electromagnetic waves is known as

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WAVE LENGTH

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28
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A deficiency in Inositol (no RDA) may indicate a(n)

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ELEVATED CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

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29
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What is the role of sodium in the body?

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TRANSPORTS MATERIALS THROUGH THE CELL MEMBRANES AND REGULATES WATER LEVELS

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30
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The production of ____________ AND _________________is aided by iron.

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HEMOGLOBIN AND OXYGENATION

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31
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Which glands excrete perspiration and detoxify the body?

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SUDORIFEROUS

32
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Estheticians are licensed to work on

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THE EPIDERMIS ONLY

33
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Keratin and intercellular lipids are formed in the

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STRATUM GRANULOSUM

34
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The two layers of the dermis are the

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PAPILLARY AND RETICULAR

35
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The primary cause of wrinkles is the damage and loss of

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ELASTIN

36
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Free radicals

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ARE “SUPER” OXIDIZERS;
ATTACK CELL MEMBRANES;
STEAL ELECTRONS FROM OTHER ATOMS OR MOLECULES

37
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The medical term for freckles is

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MACULES

38
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Vascular lesions are

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TERTIARY LESIONS

39
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Darker skin types suffer from ___________________________ due to trauma, extractions, sun damage or exfoliation.

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POST INFLAMMATORY HYPERPIGMENTATION

40
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MED measures

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HOW LONG IT TAKES TO BECOME RED FROM SUN EXPOSURE

41
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Ingredients that are beneficial to dry skin are

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FATTY ACIDS

42
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What are carbomers used for?

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TO THICKEN CREAMS

43
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Surfacants

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IMPROVE SPREADABILITY

44
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Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific tissues of the skin, and control their releases are called

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LIPOSOMES

45
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What is the benefit of using peppermint?

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IT REDUCES IRRITATION AND ITCHING

46
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Compared with products available in drug stores and supermarkets, professional products are generally

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MORE CONCENTRATED

47
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For each client receiving a facial treatment, you need a minimum of how many cleansing pads?

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8-10

48
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In business, sustainability refers to a balance of three different aspects as follows:

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PEOPLE, PLANET, PROFIT

49
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When are high-performance products most effective?

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AT THE END OF A SERVICE

50
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What causes skin to become dry?

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INACTIVITY OF THE SEBACEOUS GLANDS

51
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The areas of the body that an esthetician can massage include

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FACE, NECK, SHOULDERS, DECOLLETE

52
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Which form of friction massage involves the use of vigorous movement with the hands placed a small distance apart on both sides of the arm?

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WRINGING

53
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The therapist’s body and shoulders are used to perform

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VIBRATION

54
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Massage movements are directed from the _________________ to avoid muscle damage.

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INSERTION POINT TOWARD THE ORIGIN OF THE MUSCLE

55
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A thick corneum layer appears as _________________________ when viewed through a Wood’s lamp

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WHITE FLUORESCENCE

56
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Healthy appears ______________________ when viewed through a Wood’s lamp.

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BLUE-WHITE

57
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When using a Wood’s lamp, dehydrated skin will appear

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LIGHT VIOLET

58
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The two significant reactions caused by galvanic current are

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CHEMICAL AND IONIC

59
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When performing desincrustation, before you turn on the galvanic current, you should make sure the electrode you will use on the client’s face is

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DIRECTLY ON THE SKIN

60
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What does galvanic current do for the skin?

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AIDS IN PENETRATION OF PRODUCTS

61
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What is the other name for a pilosebaceous follicle?

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HAIR FOLLICLE

62
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A hair follicle is a mass of epidermal cells, extending down into the dermis and forming what?

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TUBE

63
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What is the “falling out” stage of hair growth?

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TELOGEN

64
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What do you have to take into account when waxing a man’s back?

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THE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT GROWTH PATTERNS

65
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Light emitting diode (LED) devices _______________.

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TREAT ACNE

66
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Which of the following technologies is non-thermal: LED, IPL, Laser, or, All of them produce heat.

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LED

67
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To repair cellulite, cells and connective tissue need to be strengthened and

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HYDRATED

68
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In regard to skin tone, olive skin is considered

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BLUE-GREEN

69
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The natural color of the iris appears _________________ when you use a darker color.

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LIGHTER

70
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Primary colors

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CANNOT BE OBTAINED FROM A MIXTURE OF COLORS

71
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What do you mix to form tertiary colors?

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EQUAL AMOUNTS OF A SECONDARY COLOR AND ITS NEIGHBORING PRIMARY COLOR

72
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Cool colors have a ________________ undertone.

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BLUE, GREEN, VIOLET OR BLUE-RED

73
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What is the focus of a wellness spa?

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MAINTAINING OPTIMAL HEALTH

74
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You can become part of your salon’s goal to have a productive business day by

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KEEPING A SCHEDULE THAT BENEFITS THE SALON’S CLIENTS

75
Q

To be successful in retail sales, you must be

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MOTIVATED AND COMMITTED TO THEIR VALUE

76
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What is the first step in the process of breaking down product knowledge into more manageable categories?

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FIND OUT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN ABOUT THE MANUFACTURER’S PHILOSOPHY

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