ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
What is the study of the human body and structures?
Anatomy
What is the study of the functions of the body?
Physiology
Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called:
Postpartum Alopecia
What is the techinical term for beaded hair?
Moniltherix
What is the basic unit of all living things?
Cell
What is the control center of a cell called?
Nucleus
Which type of alopecia is defined as hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles?
Alopecia Areata
The technical term for split ends is:
Trichoptilosis
Muscle tissue
What are structures composed of specialized tissues that are designed to perform specific functions?
Organs
What is a scalp disorder characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp?
Tinea favosa
What is the cause of Pityriasis?
Fungle infection
What does the muscular system do?
Covers, shapes, and holds the skeletal system in place; contracts and moves various parts of the body.
What is the main purpose of the skeletal system?
What is the cause of pityriasis?
Gene Mutation
If a client's hair is brittle and there are circular-shaped lesions on the scalp with red spots at the opening of the hair follicles, the client is likely infected with
Tinea Capitis
Diaphragm
What does the cell structure consist of?
Protoplasm, Nucleus, Cytoplasm, and Cell Membrane
What is a severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum?
pityriasis steatoides
What term refers to an acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain?
Furuncle