Microbiology
What stage is the shortest hair growth cycle?
catagen
The organ that controls all body functions is the:
brain
Ingredients that are designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin are called:
enzymes
During a facial treatment, which piece of equipment can be used to soften pores to allow for easier removal of comedones and blockages?
steamer
A condition in which a person compulsively picks and squeezes at their acne lesions, causing scabs and scars, is known as:
acne excoriée
Which type of bacteria can be found in dairy products and can have health-enhancing properties?
non pathogenic
How does the skin maintain a constant body temperature?
heat regulation
Which of the following functional ingredients cause water to be held onto the skin?
humectants
An esthetic electrotherapy device that uses micro amperage with a modified direct current to firm and tone the skin is known as:
microcurrent
A lack of perspiration caused by an inability to sweat normally is known as:
anhidrosis
The active growing stage of hair lasts from:
2-6 years
The primary function of the excretory system is to?
eliminate waste and toxins from the body
Facial powders are used to:
set all other make up products
Teresa has just finished an extraction and her client’s skin is showing signs of redness and inflammation. What type of high frequency treatment should she try?
Sparking
Which of the following malignant growths is an irregular, crusted, red papule that occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin?
Squamous cell carcinoma
Which type of cells help protect the body from infection and are found in the stratum spinosum layer?
Langerhans cells
What organ converts and neutralizes ammonia from the circulatory system to urea?
liver
What is the term that describes the absorption process that allows some molecules to pass through the skin?
transdermal penetration
A mechanical or magnetic effect will have what type of effect on the skin?
increase desquamation
Excessive amounts of terminal hair found in women in areas of the body where men usually get hair, such as the face, is a condition called:
hirsutism
The hair follicle that produces tightly curled hair is typically:
elliptical
Hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels are all controlled by the:
endocrine system
Examples of physical sunscreen include:
titanium dioxide and zinc oxide
What are the two types of application methods for a sunless tanning treatment?
spray and hand-applied lotion
Which of the following viral skin infections is a relative of the herpes family that causes chickenpox and is also known as shingles?
herpes zoster