Infection Control
Indirect transmission of a disease happens through....
what is contact with an intermediate object
Solar comedones are _________.
What are large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure
What does massage influence the flow of, through the response of reflex receptors?
What is lymph?
The type of light wavelength that ranges between 320 and 400 nanometers and penetrates deep into the skin is __________
Pityriasis versicolor is also known as _________.
What is tinea veriscolor
Bleach used in the salon, spa or barbershop must be EPA registered as a ______________
what is a disinfectant?
Erythema is a condition defined by _________.
What is redness caused by inflammation?
Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as _______
What is accupressure?
The part of the skin that insulates is known as?
What is adipose tissue?
Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes is a condition called _________.
What is melasma
DAILY DOUBLE
When an individual's immune system prevents transmission, it...
what is prevents illness
A raised lesion is also known as a _________.
What is a papule
What should an esthetician consult before each service that includes facial massage?
What is an intake form?
DAILY DOUBLE
Protein structures are altered and biological activity is decreased by _________
What is glycation?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects _________ in their childbearing years.
what is 1 in 20 women
What is a microorganism?
What is any organism of microscopic size?
What term is best described as a discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors?
What is hyperpigmentation
What portion of the muscle is attached to another muscle or joint?
What is insertion?
What skin function helps synthesize Vitamin D from sunlight?
What is absorption?
DAILY DOUBLE
The itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis is caused by _________.
What are histamines
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There are ____ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ____ primary type(s)
*both answers must be correct*
What is thousands, two
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What number on the Fitzpatrick skin type scale corresponds with people of Spanish, Greek, and Italian heritage?
What is Fitzpatrick 3
Massage increases the production of the neurotransmitters________
What is serotonin and dopamine?
*both answers must be correct*
DAILY DOUBLE
Blood vessels, but NOT lymph vessels are located in the ________________
What is the papillary layer?
Sclerotherapy is used to treat _________.
What is varicose veins