sanitation
what are the three levels of sanitation?
cleaning, disinfection, sterilization
True or false; are estheticians allowed to diagnose acne?
False
how many layers does the epidermis have?
5
carries messages through the central nervous system, controlling and coordinating all body functions (facial expressions, sense of touch)
nervous system
the simplest form of chemical matter and only has 1 type of atom
element
what term indicates that a product is capable of destroying bacteria?
bactericidal
is herpes simplex contagious
yes
keratinocytes undergo mitosis to replace epidermis. Merkle cells and melanocytes are here
stratum basale
physical foundation of the body, bones and joints.
skeletal system
chemical combination of 2+ atoms in fixed properties
example; H2O
molecules
what is scabies?
contagious disease caused by the itch mite
name the hyperpigmentation disorder commonly referred too as pregnancy mask
melasma
2 layers, composed of collagen and connective tissue
dermis
name 2 immovable joints
skull, pelvis
the movement of electricity along a path called a conductor
electric current
how many levels of burns are there?
4
small elevated growth of skin, common, harmless, easily removed by a physician
skin tag
makes keratin (for toughness) and majority of epidermal cells
keratinocytes
fat, stores energy, gives smoothness and contour to the body
adipose tissue
a lack of electrical symmetry in a molecule. charge differences on opposite ends of a structure.
polarity
methods used to eliminate or reduce transmission of infectious organisms
infection control
common harmless skin condition that causes dry rough patches and tiny bumps. often found on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks and buttocks
keratosis pillairs
white blood cells in stratum spinousm
dendritic cells
thin, flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips
buccinator
allowing charges to move freely along a connection between a conductor and the ground
grounding