Terms for final of first semester

Question 1

the art & science of beautifying & improving the skin, nails, & hair, & includes the study of cosmetics & their application

Answer 1

Cosmetology

Question 2

pH below 7

Answer 2

Acidic

Question 3

pH above 7

Answer 3

Alkaline

Question 4

space between 2 lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point

Answer 4

Angle

Question 5

disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids
(hepatitis & HIV)

Answer 5

Blood-Borne Pathogens

Question 6

congenital hypopigmentation, absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the hair, skin, & nails

Answer 6

Albinism

Question 7

made up of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, & sulfur.
joined together end-to-end by string chemical peptide bonds(end bonds) to form polypeptide chains

Answer 7

Amino Acids

Question 8

measures strength of electric current

Answer 8

AMP (Ampere)

Question 9

basic unit of all living things

Answer 9

Cells

Question 10

chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements in definite proportions

Answer 10

Compound Molecules

Question 11

communication with a client that determines what the clients’ needs are & how to achieve desired results

Answer 11

Client consultation

Question 12

fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body.
ex: bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, blood, lymph, and fat

Answer 12

Connective Tissue

Question 13

the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell & is needed for growth, reproduction, & self-repair

Answer 13

Cytoplasm

Question 14

medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin & its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatments

Answer 14

Dermatology

Question 15

technical term for gray hair; loss of hair’s natural melanin pigment

Answer 15

Canities

Question 16

unstable physical mixture of two or more immiscible substances plus a special ingredient called an emulsifier

Answer 16

Emulsion

Question 17

Prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit

Answer 17

Fuse

Question 18

melanin that is dark brown to black in color. people with dark colored skin mostly produce______

Answer 18

Eumelanin

Question 19

section of hair, located either at the perimeter or interior of cut, which determines the length the hair will be cut.

Answer 19

Guideline

Question 20

uppermost & largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder

Answer 20

Humerus

Question 21

abnormal growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair

Answer 21

Hypertrichosis

Question 22

easily absorbs moisture, combines with or attracts water
(water-loving)

Answer 22

Hydrophilic

Question 23

absorbs moisture or promote the retention of moisture
hydrators, water-binding agents
-ingredients that attract water

Answer 23

Humectants

Question 24

movable part of the muscle that is the farthest from the skeleton

Answer 24

Insertion

Question 25

part of the muscle that does not move, closest to the skeleton

Answer 25

Origin

Question 26

having an affinity for an attraction to fat & oils (oil-loving)

Answer 26

Lipophilic

Question 27

grains of pigment deposited in cells

Answer 27

melanin

Question 28

relaxers that do not require application of a protective base cream

Answer 28

No-Base relaxers

Question 29

hindmost bone of the skull, below the parietal bones; forms back of the skull above the nape

Answer 29

Occipital bone

Question 30

ring muscle of the eye socket; enables you to close your eye

Answer 30

Orbicularis Oculi

Question 31

measure of acidity and alkalinity of substance; 0-14, 7 being neutral.

Answer 31

pH Scale

Question 32

muscle that turns the hand inward so that the palm faces downward

Answer 32

Pronator

Question 33

small elevation of the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus. (pimple)

Answer 33

Papule

Question 34

raised/inflamed papule with white/yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the “head” of the pimple.

Answer 34

Pustule

Question 35

Chemical combination of matter in definite (fixed) proportions

Answer 35

Pure Substance

Question 36

infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice

Answer 36

Pediculosis Capitis

Question 37

hair cutting technique in which the tips of the shears are used to cut points into the ends of the hair

Answer 37

Point Cutting

Question 38

widest area of the head, usually starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown

Answer 38

Parietal Ridge

Question 39

red-yellow in color, people with light colored skin

Answer 39

Pheomelanin

Question 40

long, coiled complex polypeptides made of amino acids

Answer 40

Protein

Question 41

endocrine system gland that plays a major role in sexual development, sleep, metabolism

Answer 41

Pineal Gland

Question 42

product used to remove oil accumulation from the scalp; used after a scalp treatment and before styling

Answer 42

Scalp Astringent Lotions

Question 43

chest or pulmonary trunk; sternum, ribs, & thoracic vertebrae; elastic, cage that serves as protection for heart, lungs, and other internal organs

Answer 43

Thorax

Question 44

hair cutting technique designed to remove bulk without shortening length; changing appearance/behavior of hair with shears, thinning shears, or a razor

Answer 44

Texturizing

Question 45

use the same ATG used in permanent waving, but at a higher concentration and pH (above 10)

Answer 45

Thio Relaxers

Question 46

when cutting uniform or increasing layers

Answer 46

over fingers

Question 47

blackhead- hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum

Answer 47

Comedo

Question 48

remove thumb from thumb grip, leave ring and little fingers in grip and finger rest

Answer 48

Palming Shears

Question 49

shaving eyebrows and hairline to make women look more intelligent transition from medieval to modern

Answer 49

Renaissance

Question 50

amount of movement in hair strand

Answer 50

wave pattern

Question 51

hair color noblewomen: red hair middle class: blond poor: black

Answer 51

Rome: Hair color by society rank

Question 52

mark where surface of the head changes

Answer 52

reference points

Question 53

what client wants and needs

Answer 53

Needs Assessment

Question 54

effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions

Answer 54

medicated shampoo

Question 55

Schedule mix-up

Answer 55

be polite, never argue, offer to reschedule

Question 56

(base detergent) cleansing or surface active ingredient

Answer 56

Primary surfactant

Question 57

trigeminal or trifacial, largest nerve

Answer 57

5th Cranial Nerve

Question 58

main ingredient in shampoo

Answer 58

deionized water

Question 59

thin-walled blood vessels that are less elastic than arteries; keep blood flowing to heart and prevent blood from moving backward

Answer 59

veins

Question 60

3 types of side bonds

Answer 60

disulfide, salt, hydrogen

Question 61

largest organ of the body

Answer 61

skin

Question 62

innermost layer of the hair PITH OR CORE

Answer 62

medulla

Question 63

function of skin

Answer 63

protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, secretion, & absorption

Question 64

“aging rays”, deep penetrating rays weaken collagen and elastin fibers, causing wrinkling and sagging

Answer 64

UVA rays

Question 65

“burning rays” stop penetration at base of epidermis

Answer 65

UVB rays

Question 66

water in body weight

Answer 66

50%-70%

Question 67

small elevation on the skin, contains no fluid, may develop pus

Answer 67

wart