Chapter 5 - Infection Control
The acronym 'OSHA' stands for
What is...
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures
What is...
physiology
The three main layers of the hair shaft
What is...
Cuticle, cortex, & medulla
When acids and alkalis are mixed together in equal portions they ___ each other
What is...
Neutralize each other
Light-emitting diode is the abbreviate of
What is...
LED
Sodium hydrochlorite is known as....
What is...
Household bleach
The cell structure that plays an important role in cell reproduction
What is...
nucleus
The substance in the cortex that gives natural color to the hair
What is...
melanin
Liquids that mix easily are called...
What is...
Miscible
Rapid and interrupted flow of electricity
What is...
Alternative current
Pus-forming bacteria that causes infections such as strep
What is...
Streptococci
The cranium is made up of how many bones?
What is...
eight
The places on the body that do not include vellus hair
What is...
the eyelids, soles of feet, & palms of the hands
Products that contain hydroxide will have a...
What is...
pH
Laser is an acronym for...
What is...
Light Amplification Simulation Emission of Radiation
The process that eliminates most microorganisms on non-living surfaces
What is...
disinfection
The muscles that covers the top of the skull
What is...
epicranius
Name the three phases that structure the hair follicle growth cycle
What is...
Anagen (growing), catagen (transitional), and telogen (resting)
Pure water with a pH of 7 is considered to be...
What is...
neutral
Used for measuring the strength of an electric current
What is...
Ampere
Bacteria that is not harmful & may protect against infection
What is...
Non-pathogenic
What is...
Arteries
The infection of the hair follicles that is frequently caused by staphylococcus or other bacteria
What is...
folliculitis
A special type of oil used in nail polish dryers & as a skin protectant
What is...
Silicone
A switch that shuts off electrical flow from overload
What is...
Circuit breaker