Terms for final of first semester Flashcards
the art & science of beautifying & improving the skin, nails, & hair, & includes the study of cosmetics & their application
Cosmetology
pH below 7
Acidic
pH above 7
Alkaline
space between 2 lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point
Angle
disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids
(hepatitis & HIV)
Blood-Borne Pathogens
congenital hypopigmentation, absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the hair, skin, & nails
Albinism
made up of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, & sulfur.
joined together end-to-end by string chemical peptide bonds(end bonds) to form polypeptide chains
Amino Acids
measures strength of electric current
AMP (Ampere)
basic unit of all living things
Cells
chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements in definite proportions
Compound Molecules
communication with a client that determines what the clients’ needs are & how to achieve desired results
Client consultation
fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body.
ex: bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, blood, lymph, and fat
Connective Tissue
the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell & is needed for growth, reproduction, & self-repair
Cytoplasm
medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin & its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatments
Dermatology
technical term for gray hair; loss of hair’s natural melanin pigment
Canities
unstable physical mixture of two or more immiscible substances plus a special ingredient called an emulsifier
Emulsion
Prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit
Fuse
melanin that is dark brown to black in color. people with dark colored skin mostly produce______
Eumelanin
section of hair, located either at the perimeter or interior of cut, which determines the length the hair will be cut.
Guideline
uppermost & largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder
Humerus
abnormal growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair
Hypertrichosis
easily absorbs moisture, combines with or attracts water
(water-loving)
Hydrophilic
absorbs moisture or promote the retention of moisture
hydrators, water-binding agents
-ingredients that attract water
Humectants
movable part of the muscle that is the farthest from the skeleton
Insertion
part of the muscle that does not move, closest to the skeleton
Origin
having an affinity for an attraction to fat & oils
(oil-loving)
Lipophilic