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What system includes ductless glands that regulate hormone production:
a) digestive b) endocrine c) reproductive d) circulatory
endocrine
This system is comprised of the kidneys, liver, skin, large intestine, and lungs:
a) endocrine b) respiratory c) excretory d) digestive
excretory
The six functions of skin are protection, absorption, secretion, excretion, sensation, and:
a) tanning b) penetration c) heat regulation d) reducing muscle tension
heat regulation
Histology is the study of:
a) muscles and their functions b) the skin, its structure, functions, diseases, and treatments c) the functions and activities performed by the body d) the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals
the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals
Also known as an insulator, this material prevents the flow of electricity:
a) metal b) nonconductor c) conductor d) volt
nonconductor
This skin layer is the outer layer:
a) reticular b) epidermis c) dermis d) papillary
epidermis
This massage technique provides deep stimulation to the muscles using a rolling, rubbing or
wringing movement:
a) effleurage b) petrissage c) percussion d) friction
friction
___________ is an iron supporting protein, that gives blood color:
a) Erythrocytes b) Leukocytes c) Platelets d) Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin
An over-abundance of perspiration:
a) hyperhidrosis b) bromhidrosis c) anhidrosis d) miliaria rubra
hyperhidrosis
This unit measures 1,000 watts of electrical power used within one second:
a) kilowatt b) volt c) ohm d) milliampere
kilowatt
Effleurage is a massage technique that involves constant movement of light, slow gliding and:
a) stroking b) kneading c) shaking d) tapping
stroking
Which salon disinfectant can destroy fungi:
a) fungicidal b) virucidal c) bactericidal d) tuberculocidal
fungicidal
A bloodborne virus that can cause inflammation of the liver and is characterized by jaundice, fever, and
abdominal pain:
a) hepatitis b) HIV c) AIDS d) herpes
hepatitis
An excessive hairiness in those parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur:
a) hypertrichosis b) albinism c) hyperpigmentation d) impetigo
hypertrichosis
___________ diseases begin abruptly and can be severe or painful, then subside after a short period of time:
a) Chronic b) Acute c) Skin d) Sebaceous Gland
Acute
Excoriation is:
a) a scraping of the skin b) a large blister c) cracks in the skin d) a scar formed after healing
a scraping of the skin
This prevents an excessive amount of electricity from passing through a circuit:
a) fuse b) extension cord c) amp d) ohm
fuse
Commonly referred to as a cold sore, the technical term for a contagious skin disorder characterized as an eruption of a vesicle situated on an inflamed base:
a) herpes simplex b) miliaria rubra c) impetigo d) rosacea
herpes simplex
A contagious bacterial infection characterized by open lesions found by the nose and/or mouth:
a) acne rosacea b) dermatitis c) hepatitis d) impetigo
impetigo
Commonly referred to as a birthmark:
a) chloasma b) nevus c) wheal d) macule
nevus
Excretion disperses perspiration, which aids in:
a) maintaining a healthy temperature b) protecting the skin c) moisturizing the skin d) sending messages to the body’s nerve receptors
maintaining a healthy temperature
A device that links to the main source of electricity:
a) electric meter b) surge protector c) fuse box d) grounding wire
fuse box
The virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome:
a) HPV b) HIV c) AIDS d) hepatitis
HIV
The insertion is attached to the:
a) center part of the muscle b) immovable part of the bone c) movable portion of the bone d) center part of the bone
movable portion of the bone
Light that is not visible to the naked eye:
a) visible light b) red light c) invisible light d) blue light
invisible light