Transmission of infection
what approximate percent of all bacteria are non pathogenic (harmless)?
70%
most cell activity take place in the :
cytoplasm
what is created when amino acids join together in chains?
proteins
technical term for the study of hair is :
trichology
the energy contained in food is measured in :
calories
another name for head lice is :
pediculosis capitis
what is the function of epithelial tissue?
cover and protect body surfaces and internal organs
distilled water with a pH of 7 is considered?
neutral
what is formed when sebum produced by oil glands mixes with the body's perspiration?
acid mantle
translating what you heard into your own words is referred to as:
paraphrasing
a communicable disease refers to a disease that is:
spread from one person to another
one function of the muscular system includes supporting the :
skeletal system
what makes up the primary composition of hair?
keratin
what helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry?
sebum
being persistent means :
staying the course: not giving up
what is the name of a bacterial plaque that may multiply around the drain, jets, or water line of a shampoo bowl or pedicure bowl?
biofilm
which muscle is responsible for drawing down the brow and wrinkling the area across the bridge of the nose?
procerus
what is th epH range of hair, skin, and nails?
4.5-5.5
which of the following terms is known as the active growing stages of hair?
anagen stage
what part of the curl determines the amount of movement of the curl?
stem
when an infectious disease spreads through contact with a contaminated object such as countertop it is referred to as :
indirect transmission
which muscles straightens the fingers and twist?
extensor
The instruction on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is :
suspension
the hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the:
catagen stage
what layer of skin is often referred to as "true skin"
dermal