Infection Control
Advanced Histology
Hormones
Muscles & Nerves
Cardiovascular/ Lymphatic
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Laser & Light Energy
Advanced Skin Disorders
Skin Typing
Skincare Products
100

What is the name of the federal agency that issues and enforces laws on health and safety in the workplace?

OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration

100

The _____ is the basic unit of life

cell

100

The scientific name of our oil glands

sebaceous glands

100

There are two basic types of muscle: _______ (voluntary) and _______ (involuntary)

striated and smooth

100

This condition is the result of hemoglobin in the blood being less than required to meet rhe oxygen-carrying demands of the body

anemia

100

There are two branches of chemistry: organic and inorganic. Organic chemistry deals with substances that contain _________

carbon

100

A ________ is the distance from the top of one wave (the amplitude) to the top of the next

wavelength

100
The _______ cascade is a series of biochemical reactions that occur when the skin is irritated or inflamed.

inflammation

100

This method of skin typing is the most popular in predicting the skins potential reaction to the sun and to esthetic treatments

The Fitzpatrick Scale

100

________ ingredients, also called active principles, are ingredients that provide the treatment value of a cosmetic product

performance

200

The EPA (environmental protection agency) registers many kinds of ________

disinfectants

200

The "brain" of the cell is the

nucleus

200

The _________ system is the system of ductless glands that secrete or produce hormones

endocrine

200

All skeletal (striated/voluntary) muscles are connected to bones. All muscles have a beginning point, called the ______ and an end point, called the ________.

origin and insertion

200

Which blood vessel carries blood from all tissues and organs and return it to the heart?

Veins

200
Everything on earth is made up of ________ except for light and electricity

matter

200
In the laser room, shiny surfaces such as mirrors are to be avoided, as it could result in this unfavorable laser affect.

reflection

200

This kind of pigmentation, also called pregnancy mask, is the most difficult to treat

melasma

200
According to the Glogau scale, which classifies degrees of photodamage, which type from 1-4 shows wrinkles even when the face is at rest?

Type 3

200

This ingredient allows oil and water to mix in a product and keeps it from separating 

emulsifier 

300

The concept that requires all practitioners to assume all tissue is known to be hazardous, and to take measures such as wearing gloves, washing hands, etc, is known as

Standard Precautions

300

The process that begins shortly after cell conception in which each cell begins to specialize into a specific function is called

Differentiation

300

T cells are produced by the _____ gland

thymus

300

The movement ________ draws limbs AWAY from the center line of the body, while _______ draws limbs TOWARD the body

abduction and adduction

300

When it comes to the lymphatic system, a blockage of lymph drainage from a limb results in a swelling called

lymphedema

300
If the number of protons in an atom is the same as the number of electrons, it is stable. However, if the atom gains or loses an electron, it becomes unstable and reactive, and is called a ________

free radical

300

A _______ is the target in the skin that absorbs the laser beam's thermal energy. This could be blood, pigment, water, protein, or collagen.

chromophore

300

Retention _________ is a hereditary factor of acne, causing cells to build up in the follicle and have trouble shedding through natural desquamation

hyperkeratosis

300

Which skin typing system takes ethnicity into consideration, and is used in combination with the Fitzpatrick scale?

The Lancer System

300

This ingredient found in cleansers creates the foaming or sudsing action of the cleanser

surfactants

400

What does OPIM stand for?

Other Potentially Infection Material

400

The organelles within the cell that are the protein construction department of the cell

ribosomes

400

The condition in which "chicken skin", or small red bumps on the backs of the arms appear is called

keratosis pilaris (KP)

400

These muscles are found on either side of the neck and act to flex and rotate the head. They are also referred to as the "prayer muscles"

Sternocleidomastoids 

400

________ fluid and lymph are basically the same. The only difference is location

interstitial

400

Every atom has protons and neutrons in its center, while the electrons that orbit the outer shell. Between protons, neutrons and electrons, what are their charges?

Positive, neutral, negative

400

What are the three qualities of laser light?

Coherent (in-phase, traveling same direction), monochromatic (one color), collimated (parallel)

400

From least deadly to most deadly, name the 3 kinds of skin cancer than result from sun exposure

basal cell, squamous cell, melanoma

400

A person of Mediterranean descent is most likely which Fitzpatrick skin type?

Type 4

400

What is the average pH of the skin?

4.5-5.5

500
Sterilization is the ONLY way to kill all organisms, including bacterial ______

spores

500

This immune cell is important to our health, and often gets wiped out during a sunburn, causing us to be more susceptible to catching an illness

Langerhans cells

500

The _______ gland is connected to the brain by the hypothalamus, which ties the nervous system to the endocrine system

pituitary

500

The technical name for the facial nerve

Cranial Nerve VII

500
Lymphatic was first employed by a European Dr. 

What was his name? (last name)

Vodder

500

What chemistry term means "without oxygen"?

anaerobic 

500

Did you know the word laser is an acronym? What does laser stand for?

Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

500

This condition, also called sun fungus, appears as white splotches on the chests and backs of avid sun bathers, and is actually a fungal infection

tinea versicolor

500

To describe the hormonal differences amongst women with varying amounts of estrogen and androgens, Dr. Pugliese created categories called _______, which further broke down into the categories EX, EY, AX, and AY.

Isotypes

500

Name all 6 AHAs (bonus is you can also name where each one is derived!)

Glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, mandelic acid