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Quiz Two - MFChp2, MEChp9 & EUROChp1 Flashcards

1
Q

which is the least important thing to keep in your hygiene pack?
deodorant
hand sanititzer
perfume
mouthwash

A

perfume

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2
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While on the job, it is necessary for you to wash your hands______.
before each service
after applying nail polish
whenever you feel like it
after applying moisturizer

A

before each service

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3
Q

working as a beauty professional means that you will be ____ all clients.
in close proximity to
referred to others by
less than friendly with
highly regarded by

A

in close proximity to

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4
Q

if you are a smoker, which behaviors are appropriate?
do not smoke during work hours
wash your hands after smoking
brush your teeth and use mouthwash after smoking
all the above

A

all the above

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5
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What are the 7 skin main functions?
(PHASERS)

A

Protection
Heat Regulation
Absorption
Secretion
Excretion
Respiration
Sensation

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6
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What are the four main type within Protection?

A

Mechanical
Physical
Chemical
Mircobial

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7
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What do each of the four types of Protection mean…
Mechanical…
Physical….
Chemical….
Micriobal…

A

Mechanical… cuts or abrasions, its the physical barrier of the skin protects from and absorbs pressure
Physical…. heat rediation and sunlight radiation
Chemical…. drugs, skin products and pollution, this is the locked door helps keep out yucky chemicals
Micriobal…mircroorganisms such as germs and fungi, acidity surface ecology reduce chance for micriobal growth

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8
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Explain what Heat Regulation does?

A

sweat glands and blood vessels play a big role in keeping our bodies internal temp stable
98.6. Signal comes from the hypothalamus in our brain
tells our body to warm or cool our bodies

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9
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Explain Absorption…

A

our skin absorbs vitamin D
the most important substance we need
Some oils can be absorbed, these get through the hair follicle

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10
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Explain Secretion…

A

Sebum, the oil our body needs to lubricate our body and keep it moist. From the sebaceous glands

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11
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Explain Excretion…

A

the sweat and toxins being removed from our bodies by the
sudiferous glands aka sweat glands

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12
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Explain Respiration…

A

small amounts of oxygen and other gases that enters and exits our skin (secondary function)

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13
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Explain Sensation….

A

sensory data
our skin gives our brain regarding outside stimulation
telling us if there is pain, cold, heat…

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14
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Where does keratinization start?

A

Starting in the germinative layer

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15
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Where does keratinization end?

A

Horny layer

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16
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What happens to the cells during keratinization? (SCD)

A

several modifications
changing from whole, moist, living
into dry, dehydrated, waxy shells

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17
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The epidermis regenerates by: (RS)

A

Replacing the cells that are lost
And sloughed off

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18
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What process happens everyday when new cells push up from deeper layers as the old ones slough off

A

never ending process

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19
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How long does it take newborn daughter cells in germinative layer to make it to the horny layer?

A

14 days

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20
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The cells have only 14 days at surface before they are…

A

naturally slough off

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21
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How long does the whole process of keratinization take?

A

28 days

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22
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What is the chemical called that activates keratin to begin invading the cells and take taking place of the lost moisture. (KH)

A

Keratohyalin

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23
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What are some factors that can affect the keratinization process?

A

female hormones
certain vitamins (vit A)

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24
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By the time cells the reach horny layer and are fully keratinized what are they held together by…. (ICL)

A

inter-cellular lipids

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25
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what is the complex of inter-cellular lipids sometimes called?

A

inter-cellular cement

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26
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What is the most important action both of the inter-cellular lipids & overlapping keratinized cells…

A

protect TWEL
outside invasion

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27
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What is the skin’s protective function known as…

A

barrier function of the skin

28
Q

What are the Sebaceous glands? (How big, where are they and what do they open into)? (SDF)

A

small glandular organs
dermis
follicular canal

29
Q

What is the hydro-lipid film made from (where is it and what two things mix together to form it)? (SSM)

A

skins surface
sebum mixes with perspiration
moisture from the environment

30
Q

what is the function of the
hydro-lipid film?

A

lubricate the skin
help prevent TEWL

31
Q

What type of effect does sebum have…

A

germicidal effect

32
Q

Where are the sebaceous glands found

A

all parts of body, particulary the face

33
Q

What two factors increase sebaceous activity?

A

stress
puberty

34
Q

What are Sudoriferous glands commonly referred to as?

A

sweat glands

35
Q

Where are sudoriferous glands found?

A

all over body

36
Q

What are the two sweat glands called..

A

eccrine glands
apocrine glands

37
Q

Where are the eccrine glands found and what ph level are they (acidic or alkaline)?

A

all over the body
acidic in nature

38
Q

Where are the apocrine glands found and what ph are they (alkaline or acidic)?

A

underarms & groin
alkaline in nature

39
Q

Which gland causes odors?

A

apocrine glands

40
Q

The pH of a substance is its.. (A&A)

A

degree of acidity or alkalinity

41
Q

What does pH stand for

A

Potential Hydrogen

42
Q

What is the pH neutral point…

A

7

43
Q

Anything below 7 on the pH scale is….

A

acidic

44
Q

Example of something acidic…

A

lemon
turn litmus paper blue to red

45
Q

Anything over 7 to 14 on the pH scale is….

A

Alkaline

46
Q

Example of something alkaline…

A

soaps
shampoos

47
Q

Secretions of the sebaceous and sudoriferous glands along with moisture from enviroment form the….

A

hydro-lipid film
acid mantle

48
Q

What does the acid mantle help protect us from….

A

Invasion
bacteria

49
Q

What does buffer capacity mean..

A

the skins ability to return to the normal value of approx pH 5 after changes

50
Q

What pH point is healthy skin at…

A

4.5 and 5.5

51
Q

How long does it take for buffer capacity…

A

24 hours

52
Q

The pH external factors are…

A

sunlight radiation
skin care products
excessive perspiration

53
Q

The pH internal factors are…

A

digestion
nutrition

54
Q

massages helps slough off….

A

dead skin cells

55
Q

when do the body’s reflex receptors increase blood and lymph flow, resulting in a state of relaxation?

A

When the body senses touch

56
Q

What activates sluggish skin?

A

massage

57
Q

What does the central nervous system tigger when affected by massage?

A

relaxation

58
Q

What is true about massage?

a) only two massage techniques
b) massage should given as long and deeply as possible
c) stimulating muscle and nerve motor points causes muscles to relax
d) massage is a relaxing and stress-relieveing service

A

massage is a relaxing and stress-relieveing service

59
Q

What are some of the facial massage contraindications…

A

contagious diseases
inlfamed acne
sunburn, windburn
severe redness
open lesions, cuts or sores

60
Q

1st classic massage moves used by estheticians

A

Effleurage

61
Q

2nd classic massage moves used by estheticians

A

Petrissage

62
Q

3rd classic massage move used by estheticians

A

Tepotement

63
Q

4th classic massage move used by estheticians

A

Friction

64
Q

5th classic massage moves used by estheticians

A

Vibration

65
Q

what are some important tips and techniques to know when you are performing a facial massage….

A

hand movements need to flow
mental focus
commnunicate with clients
massage pressure, massage type, and timing
start at chin, decollete or forehead

66
Q

What are hand exercises key for…

A

to prevent fatigue and help strengthen hands

67
Q

Why is hand mobility important?

A

helps maintain a smooth rhythm regulating the massage pressure

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