INFECTION CONTROL
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells.
What is binary fission?
What is keratin?
A condition cause by an injury or disease of the nail unit.
What is a nail disorder?
The middle layer of the hair, a fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells containing melanin pigment.
What is the cortex?
Structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plants and animals.
What are organs?
Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the FDA.
What is antiseptics?
The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin, containing no blood vessels, but has many small nerve endings.
What is the epidermis?
Vertical lines running through the length of the natural nail plate that are caused by uneven growth of the nails.
What are ridges?
Variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand.
What is ringed hair?
Whitish cords made up of bundles of nerve fibers, held together by connective tissue, through which impulses are transmitted.
A bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver.
What is hepatitis?
As changes occur in the outside temperature the blood and sudoriferous glands of the skin make necessary adjustments to allow the body to be cooled by the evaporation of sweat.
What is heat regulation?
The thickening of nails.
What is onychauxis?
Easily absorbs moisture, capable of combining with or attracting water (water-loving).
What is hydrophilic?
The _________ forms the physical foundation of the body and is composed of 206 bones that vary in size and shape and are connected by movable and immovable joints.
What is the skeletal system?
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.
What is pathogenic?
What is dermatology?
A medical term for fungal infections of the feet; red, itchy rash of the skin on the bottom of the feet and/or in between the toes, usually found between the fourth and fifth toe.
What is tinea pedis?
The final phase in the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed.
What is the telogen phase?
The study of human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized.
What is anatomy?
The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
What is sterilization?
A fatty or oily secretion that lubricates that skin and preserves the softness of the hair.
What is sebum?
A condition in which the living tissue surrounding the nail plate splits or tears.
What is a hangnail?
The shape of the hair strands; described as straight, wavy, curly, and extremely curly.
What is wave pattern?
An elastic, bony cage that serves as a protective framework for the heart, lungs, and other internal organs.
What is the thorax?