Milady Practice Exam Cosmetology
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The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the ✔✔Stratum
Germinativum
The layer of skin that is composed of several layers of different-
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Milady Practice Exam Cosmetology
Already Passed
The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the ✔✔Stratum
Germinativum
The layer of skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped cells and is responsible for
the growth of the epidermis is the: ✔✔Stratum Germinativum
Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the:
✔✔stratum corneum
The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the: ✔✔Corneum
The fatty layer found below the dermis is the: ✔✔Subcutaneous
The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the___ ✔✔Arrector
Pili Muscle
The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are:
✔✔Melanin
The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to form new substances are:
✔✔Sudoriferous & Sebaceous Glands
Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight?
✔✔50 to 70%
The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, and:
✔✔Secretion & Absorption
The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and: ✔✔Medulla Layer
A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a: ✔✔Hydrogen Bond
All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called: ✔✔Melanin
Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive: ✔✔Sebaceous Glands
The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about ______ per month. ✔✔1/2 inch
A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the
hair shaft is: ✔✔Trichorrhexis Nodosa
The medial term that is used to describe dandruff is: ✔✔Pityriasis
Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by:
✔✔Fungus
An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is: ✔✔Pediculosis Capitis
A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by: ✔✔Staphylococci
The type of fungal infection that is characterized by red papules or spots at the opening of the hair
follicle is: ✔✔Tinea Capitis
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a: ✔✔Crust
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be: ✔✔Oil Attracting
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is: ✔✔Hydrophilic
Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair are: ✔✔AcidBalanced
Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing excessive dandruff
or relieving other scalp conditions are: ✔✔Medicated Shampoos
The hair should never be brushed prior to a: ✔✔Chemical Service
When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip balls, and the cushions of
the: ✔✔Palms
Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which clean and add luster to the
hair, are: ✔✔Natural
During the shampoo procedure, the water should be monitored for: ✔✔Volume & Temperature
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are:
✔✔Color-enhancing
Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be: ✔✔Nonstripping
Shampoo that can leave the hair dry and brittle and cause fading in color-treated hair is: ✔✔HighpH Shampoo
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