Alphabet Soup
A type of disinfectant that kills bacteria
Bactericidal
The nervous system is comprised of _____________ ________and ____________
Brain, Spinal Chord, and Nerves
What does TEWL stand for?
Transepidermal Water Loss
Physiology is most accurately describes as the study of the _________?
Functions of the body structures
The FDA regulates which of these important aspects of cosmetics?
Safety issues, claims made for a product, and labeling issues
_________ is the mildest form of skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma
These nerve fibers carry messages to the brain and/or spinal cord to produce movement?
Motor
What is the average pH of the acid mantle?
5.5
The intercellular cement between epidermal cells is made up of ________?
Lipids
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
Water
The aorta is the largest ____________of the body?
Artery
Neurology is the scientific study of the _________
Nervous system
Appendages of the skin include?
Hair, Nails, Sweat, and oil glands
The immune cells that mature in the Thymus gland and attack virus infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells are the ________?
T-Cells
What category of ingredients causes the actual changes in the skins appearance?
Performance
One of the 6 functions of the skin that aids its ability to stretch and return?
Absorption
Separate body structures that perform a specific function: Lungs are an example.
Organs
The barrier function of the skin includes _____
Acid Mantle
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
How will you learn about new developments in the cosmetic industry?
Industry trade shows
_________ diseases begin abruptly and can be severe or painful, then subside after a short period of time
Acute
The living jelly-like part of a cell
Protoplasm
What removes and depletes lipids?
Exfoliation
A spongy bone located between both eye sockets?
Ethmoid bone
Cosmetics are distinguished from drugs by this act?
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act