MSB 1 Flashcards
Who used cosmetics for personal beautification, for religious ceremonies, and to prepare the deceased for burial?
Egyptians
What exemplified the ideal of beauty in ancient Japan?
Geisha
What was a major cause of changes in style, skin care, and innovation of the beauty culture during the twentieth century?
Industrialization
Which career requires a knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, makeup and camouflage techniques, and business skills?
Esthetics Writer
What do commercial photographers often employ to work with models?
Makeup Artists
What is an important part of showing respect for others?
Using good manners
What term refers to putting off until tomorrow what you can do today?
Procrastination
What document establishes the values that you live and work by, as well as your future goals?
Mission statement
What food should estheticians AVOID during work hours because its odor can linger?
Onions
What should you do when sitting ?
Keep your back straight
What should you do when conflict arises?
Be assertive without being overbearing
What should you do when faced with a no-win argument?
Remove yourself from the situation
What is not one of the golden rules of human relations ?
Bear down and work harder when you are overwhelmed
What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or spas?
Dry-heat sterilization
What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that have come into contact with blood?
10 percent
What should you NOT do when using disinfectants?
Place them in unmarked containers
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling, and scarring?
Third degree
What should your makeup do ?
Accentuate your best features
What should you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best ?
Clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week
What do human cells need to grow and reproduce ?
Ability to eliminate waste products
What term refers to the part of the muscle which is movable attachment and farthest from the skeleton ?
Insertion
What part of the nervous system controls the involuntary muscles ?
Autonomic nervous system
What makes up the bulk of the brain ?
Cerebrum
Where are the thalamus and hypothalamus found ?
Diencephalon
What is the LAST part of the heart through which blood travels before exiting to travel to all parts of the body ?
Left ventricle
What parts of the body receive blood from the anterior tibial artery ?
Lower leg and top of the foot
How are elements identified ?
By letter symbols
What is the range of the pH scale ?
0 to 14
How long should a properly stored emulsion remain stable ?
Three years
What is an example of a device that uses alternating current (AC)?
Magnifying lamp
What color LED is used to prevent hyperpigmentation?
Green
What are the two types of fiber ?
Soluble and insoluble
What is an example of a water-soluble vitamin ?
Vitamin C
What foods are a good source of copper ?
Almonds and seafood
What mineral is important to fluid balance and controlling the activity of heart muscle, the nervous system and kidneys ?
Potassium
What is important for proper bone and tooth formation ?
Fluoride
What is the bottom layer of the epidermis ?
Stratum Germatinativum
What is the average adult cell turnover rate ?
28 days
What stimulates melanin production ?
Exposure to sunlight
What color is eumelanin ?
Dark brown to black