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Scalp massage involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulate:
relaxation the cortex the hair shaft blood circulation |
Blood circulation.
Scalp massage involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulate blood circulation. |
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The three major layers of the hair are the medulla, cortex and which of the following?
cuticle papilla hair bulb sebaceous glands |
Cuticle.
The three major layers of the hair are the medulla, cortex and cuticle. |
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The amount of moisture, liquid or chemicals able to be absorbed by hair is its:
texture density capacity porosity |
Porosity.
Porosity is the amount of moisture, liquid or chemicals able to be absorbed by the hair. |
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Which of the following is known as the active growing stage of hair?
resting stage anagen stage catagen stage transitional stage |
Anagen stage.
The anagen stage is the active growing stage of hair. |
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The central core of the hair shaft sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair is called the:
cortex cuticle papilla medulla |
Medulla.
The central core of the hair shaft sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair is called the medulla. |
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Hair grows from a tube-like "pocket" called a root sheath or a(n):
bulb follicle papilla arrector pili |
Follicle.
Hair grows from a tube-like pocket called a root sheath or follicle. |
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Oil glands are attached to the side of the:
papilla hair bulb capillaries root sheath |
Root sheath.
Oil glands are attached to the side of the root sheath. |
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Extreme porosity describes hair that has been damaged by the environment or:
broken stretched conditioned overprocessed |
Extreme porosity describes hair that has been damaged by the environment or has been overprocessed.
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Red, watery vesicles or pus-filled areas caused by an itch mite burrowing under the skin are known as:
dandruff scabies head lice ringworm |
Scabies.
Scabies are red, watery vesicles or pus-filled areas caused by an itch mite burrowing under the skin. |
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Catagen, a brief transitional phase, lasts for what amount of time?
only a few weeks 1 to 2 years 2 to 6 years up to 10 years |
Only a few weeks.
Catagen, a brief transitional phase of hair growth, lasts only a few weeks. |
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Lumps or swelling along the hair shaft is known as trichorrhexis nodosa or:
alopecia gray hair matted hair knotted hair |
Knotted hair.
Lumps or swelling along the hair shaft is known as trichorrhexis nodosa or knotted hair. |
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Avoid giving a scalp massage prior to all of the following services EXCEPT:
relaxing healthy hair coloring healthy hair perming healthy hair shampooing healthy hair |
Shampooing healthy hair.
Avoid giving a scalp massage prior to relaxing, coloring or perming healthy hair. |
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Which of the following types of hair is likely to tangle more easily?
freshly cut hair newly layered hair newly conditioned hair chemically treated hair |
Chemically treated hair.
Chemically treated hair is likely to tangle more easily. |
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The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as:
texture density porosity viscosity |
Texture.
The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as texture. |
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The two primary parts of hair are the hair fiber and the:
follicle papilla hair root hair strand |
Hair root.
The two primary parts of hair are the hair fiber and the hair root. |
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Dry flakes attached to the scalp or on the hair, which can appear translucent, are called:
ringworm split ends pediculosis capitis pityriasis capitis simplex |
Pityriasis capitis simplex.
Dry flakes attached to the scalp or on the hair, which can appear translucent, are called pityriasis capitis simplex. |
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The pigment that gives hair its color is found primarily in the:
cortex cuticle papilla medulla |
Cortex.
The pigment that gives hair its color is found primarily in the cortex. |
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Which of the following resembles the shape of a golf club and covers the follicle at the lower portion of the hair root?
bulb shaft papilla arrector pili muscle |
Bulb.
The hair bulb resembles the shape of a golf club and covers the follicle at the lower end of the hair root. |
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Which of the following items helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry?
sebum hair fiber protofibrils primitive hair germ |
Sebum.
Sebum helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry. |
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The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is known as the:
cuticle papilla medulla arrector pili |
Arrector pili.
The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is the arrector pili. |
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A salon professional may have to remove excess hair from areas where there is abnormal coverage, a condition known as:
monilethrix hypertrichosis pilica polonica trichorrhexis nodosa |
Hypertrichosis.
A salon professional may have to remove excess hair from areas where there is abnormal coverage, a condition known as hypertrichosis. |
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For medical and comfort purposes during a shampoo service, it is often recommended that elderly clients:
use a booster chair avoid receiving a shampoo service lean forward into the shampoo bowl lean backward into the shampoo bowl |
Lean forward into the shampoo bowl.
For medical and comfort purposes during a shampoo procedure, it is often recommended that elderly clients lean forward into the shampoo bowl. |
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Short, fine, non-pigmented hair that covers most of the body is called:
cilia vellus lanugo terminal |
Vellus.
Hair follicles that are predetermined to produce short, fine, non-pigmented hair that covers most of the body are called vellus. |
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How should a salon professional handle a situation when areas of enlarged open follicles surrounded by clusters of red spots, indicating tinea capitis, are observed?
continue with the service refer the client to a physician cleanse with a medicated shampoo cleanse and massage the scalp with an antiseptic lotion |
Refer the client to a physician.
A salon professional should refer the client to a physician if open follicles surrounded by clusters of red spots indicating tinea capitis are observed. |
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Gray hair is caused by a(n):
reduced pigment in the medulla layer of the hair excessive color pigment in the cuticle layer of the hair excessive color pigment in the cortex layer of the hair reduced color pigment in the cortex layer of the hair |
Reduced pigment in the cortex layer of the hair.
Gray hair is caused by reduced color pigment in the cortex layer of the hair. |
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The large variety of hair color is influenced by the amount and distribution of:
mottled and elastic hair coarse and medium hair ultraviolet and infrared rays eumelanin and pheomelanin |
Eumelanin and pheomelanin.
The large variety of colors is influenced by the amount and distribution of eumelanin and pheomelanin. |
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The most common form of hair loss in both men and women is:
telogen effluvium exposure to chlorine exposure to sunlight androgenetic alopecia |
Androgenetic alopecia.
Androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss in both men and women. |
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A chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking that accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders is known as dandruff or:
scabies pityriasis tinea capitis tinea favosa |
Pityriasis.
Pityriasis or dandruff is a chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking, which accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders. |
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If the layers of the cuticle are very close together, the hair has which type of porosity?
uneven extreme average resistant |
Resistant.
If the layers of the cuticle are very close together, the hair has resistant porosity. |
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Removal methods for hypertrichosis range from tweezing to electrolysis, depending on all of the following factors EXCEPT:
client's preference location of the hair salon professional's preference amount of hair to be removed |
Salon's personal preference.
Removal methods for hypertrichosis range from tweezing to electrolysis depending on the location, the amount of hair to be removed and client preference. |
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Which of the following is a condition in which alternating bands of gray and dark hair exist?
matting canities ringed hair monilethrix |
Ringed hair.
Ringed hair is a condition in which alternating bands of gray and dark hair exist. |
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The normal temporary hair loss occurring at the conclusion of pregnancy is:
alopecia areata telogen effluvium traumatic alopecia postpartum alopecia |
Postpartum alopecia.
Postpartum alopecia is the normal temporary hair loss occurring at the conclusion of pregnancy. |
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Various hair loss identification systems identify which of the following?
treatment options texture of the client's hair pattern and density of the hair loss hair color variations of the client's hair |
Pattern and density of the hair loss.
Various hair loss identification systems identify the pattern and density of hair loss. |
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Wet hair is able to be stretched to what percent of its length?
10% to 20% 40% to 50% 70% to 80% 100% to 150% |
40% to 50%.
Wet hair is able to be stretched 40% to 50% of its length. |
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The baby-fine, silky hair that is shed shortly after birth and replaced by vellus is known as:
cilia vellus lanugo terminal |
Lanugo.
Lanugo is the term assigned to the baby fine, silky hair that is shed shortly after birth. |
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The diameter of a hair fiber will be the same as:
the length of the root sheath one-half the size of the root sheath the size of the arrector pili muscle the inside diameter of the hair follicle |
The inside diameter of the hair follicle.
The diameter of a hair fiber will be the same as the inside diameter of the hair follicle. |
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Long, thick pigmented hair such as scalp and eyebrow hair is referred to as:
body vellus lanugo terminal |
Terminal.
Long, thick pigmented hair such as scalp and eyebrow hair is referred to as terminal. |
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Which procedural step is generally used to determine if hair loss may be identified as androgenetic alopecia?
ask questions about family history instruct client to consult a physician determine the pattern of hair growth examine the hair shaft under a microscope |
Ask questions about family history.
The procedural step usually taken to determine if a client's hair loss is androgenetic alopecia is to ask questions about the client's family history. |
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Small cracks starting in the cuticle and splitting the hair entirely are known as brittle hair, fragilitis crinium or:
pityriasis trichoptilosis trichorhexis nodosa pityriasis steatoides |
Trichoptilosis.
Small cracks starting in the cuticle and splitting the hair entirely are known as brittle hair, fragilitis crinium or trichoptilosis. |
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What is the average amount of daily hair loss?
10 to 20 strands 40 to 100 strands 250 to 500 strands 1,000 strands |
40 to 100 strands.
The average daily hair loss is 40 to 100 strands. |
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A smaller diameter ponytail on female clients is a sign of:
ringworm split ends telogen effluvium androgenetic alopecia |
Androgenetic alopecia.
A smaller diameter ponytail on female clients is a sign of androgenetic alopecia. |
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The number of active hair follicles per square inch on the scalp refers to:
color texture density porosity |
Density.
The number of active hair follicles per square inch on the scalp refers to density. |
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The process of hair turning gray is usually caused by:
the natural aging process hair damaged at the papilla hair fiber over 15 years of age being exposed to excessive sunlight |
The natural aging process.
The process of hair turning gray is usually caused by the natural aging process. |
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What is the portion of hair that extends above the skin's surface?
follicle papilla hair root hair fiber |
Hair fiber.
The hair fiber is the portion of the hair that extends above the skin's surface. |
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Which of the following steps would occur last when performing a wet hair service inclusive of draping, shampooing and conditioning?
applying shampoo turning the client's collar inward examining the client's hair and scalp testing water temperature and pressure |
Applying shampoo.
Apply shampoo during a shampooing procedure after turning the client's collar inward, examining the client's hair and scalp and testing the water temperature and pressure. |
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Cilia is the technical term for:
brittle hair broken hair eyelash hair hair in the crown |
Eyelash hair.
Cilia is the technical term for eyelashes. |
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There is a gradual conversion from terminal hair follicles to vellus-like follicles in clients with:
ringworm split ends postpartum alopecia androgenetic alopecia |
Androgenetic alopecia.
In clients with androgenetic alopecia, there is a gradual conversion from terminal hair follicles to vellus-like follicles. |
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The layer of hair consisting of unique protein structures that gives hair most of its pigment and elasticity is called the:
cortex cuticle follicle medulla |
Cortex.
The layer of hair consisting of unique protein structures that gives hair most of its pigment and elasticity is called the cortex. |
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Alopecia, or excessive hair loss, may be caused by any one of the following EXCEPT:
fungal infection bacterial infection parasitic organism inflammatory disease of the scalp |
Parasitic organism.
Alopecia, or excessive hair loss, may be caused by a fungal infection, a bacterial infection or an inflammatory disease of the scalp. |
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Sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as:
alopecia areata telogen effluvium traumatic alopecia postpartum alopecia |
Alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata is sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp. |
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The technical term for the study of hair is called:
biology hairology trichology cosmetology |
Trichology.
Trichology is the technical term for the study of hair. |
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Hair loss caused by excessive pulling or twisting on the hair or by chemical damage is called:
areata terminal telogen effluvium traumatic alopecia |
Traumatic alopecia.
Traumatic alopecia is hair loss caused by excessive pulling or twisting on the hair, or by chemical damage. |
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What determines the natural flow of hair?
the size of the follicle the shape of the head the number of follicles the angle of the follicle |
The size of the follicle.
The natural flow of the hair is determined by the angle of the follicle. |
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Human hair, on the average, grows about:
1/4 inch (.6 cm) per month 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) per month 1 inch (2.5 cm) per month 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) per month |
1/2 inch (1.25 cm) per month.
Human hair, on the average, grows about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) per month. |
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The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the:
active stage telogen stage anagen stage catagen stage |
Catagen stage.
During the catagen stage of hair growth, all cell division stops. |
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What is the lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin called?
lanugo anagen albinism alopecia |
Albinism.
Albinism is a lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin. |
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The outer covering of the hair shaft made up of overlapping layers of transparent scales is called the:
cortex cuticle papilla medulla |
Cuticle.
The cuticle is the outer covering of the hair shaft made up of overlapping layers of transparent scales. |
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In men with androgenetic alopecia, male pattern baldness frequently takes the shape of:
irregular patches spots of baldness generalized thinning horseshoe-shaped fringe |
Horseshoe-shaped fringe.
In men, male pattern baldness takes the shape of a horseshoe-shaped fringe. |
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When looking through a microscope, which portion of the hair would display living cells?
hair bulb hair fiber hair shaft hair strand |
Hair bulb.
Only the cells of the hair bulb are alive. |
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What is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mixes with the body's perspiration?
medulla acid mantle arrector pili sebaceous glands |
Acid mantle.
The acid mantle is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mixes with the body's perspiration. |
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The lips, soles of the feet, palms of the hands and eyelids do not have:
hair cells nerves muscles |
Hair.
The lips, soles of the feet, palms of the hands and eyelids do not have hair. |
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Brushing the hair prior to a shampoo service accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:
removing tangles removing dust and dirt stimulating blood circulation decreasing blood circulation |
Decreasing blood circulation.
Brushing the hair prior to a shampoo service removes dust, dirt and product build-up, tangles and stimulates blood circulation. |
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Which of the following refers to the ability of hair to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking?
texture porosity elasticity breaking point |
Elasticity.
Elasticity is the ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking. |
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Hair is made up primarily of:
protein sebum telogen macros |
Protein.
Hair is primarily made up of protein. |
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Which of the following is the hard, resistant layer of protein that protects the hair shaft?
cortex cuticle papilla medulla |
Cuticle.
The cuticle is the outer covering of the hair fiber made of a hard resistant layer of protein that protects the hair shaft. |
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The active growing stage of hair lasts from:
6 months to 1 year 2 to 6 years 12 to 16 years 24 to 50 years |
2 to 6 years.
The active growing stage of hair lasts from 2 to 6 years. |
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What scalp disease might be present if prior to a service several dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the scalp are noticed along with a peculiar odor?
scabies pityriasis tinea favosa pediculosis capitis |
Tinea favosa.
Tinea favosa is a scalp disease characterized by dry, yellow, encrusted areas that have a peculiar odor. |
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A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called:
canities nodules monilethrix hypertrichosis |
Monilethrix.
Monilethrix is a condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft. |
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Which hair color generally has the highest number of hairs per square inch on the head?
red black brown blonde |
Blonde.
Blonde hair typically has the highest number of hairs per square inch on the head. |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main purposes of hair?
support adornment protection from cold protection from injury |
Support.
The main purposes of hair are protection from heat, cold, injury and adornment. |
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The premature shedding of hair in the resting phase, which can be the result of childbirth, shock, drug intake or fever, is:
alopecia areata traction alopecia telogen effluvium postpartum alopecia |
Telogen effluvium.
Telogen effluvium is the premature shedding of hair in the resting phase, which can be the result of childbirth, shock, drug intake or fever. |
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The cross-section, or diameter, of the hair shaft is much larger in coarse hair than which of the following?
fine hair gray hair curly hair blonde hair |
Fine hair.
The cross-section, or diameter, of the hair shaft is much larger in coarse hair than in fine hair. |
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The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the:
active stage telogen stage anagen stage catagen stage |
Telogen stage.
The telogen stage is the resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath. |
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An infestation of head lice on the scalp is called:
scabies tinea favosa pediculosis capitis pityriasis steatoides |
Pediculosis capitis.
An infestation of head lice on the scalp is called pediculosis capitis. |
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In androgenetic alopecia, a combination of heredity, hormones and age causes:
the hair's growing cycle the anagen phase to become longer the telogen phase to become shorter shrinking or miniaturization of follicles |
Shrinking or miniaturization of follicles.
In androgenetic alopecia, a combination of heredity, hormones and age causes the shrinking or miniaturization of follicles. |
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At what point should the condition of the client's hair and scalp be examined when performing a shampoo?
before shampooing the hair before applying the conditioner after rinsing shampoo from the hair after towel drying the hair following the shampoo |
Before shampooing the hair.
The condition of the client's hair and scalp should be examined before shampooing the hair. |
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The medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is:
tinea capitis tinea favosa pityriasis capitis pityriasis steatoides |
Pityriasis steatoides.
Pityriasis steatoides is the medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff. |
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Located at the bottom of the follicle and supplying nourishment to the germinal matrix is the:
tube base papilla medulla |
Papilla.
The papilla is located at the bottom of the follicle, supplying nourishment to the germinal matrix. |
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Hair that has been pulled out from the roots can grow back under which of the following circumstances?
the cortex has not been destroyed the cuticle has not been destroyed the papilla has not been destroyed the medulla has not been destroyed |
The papilla has not been destroyed.
If the papilla has not been destroyed, hair that has been pulled out from the roots can grow back. |
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A red, circular patch of small blisters caused by a vegetable parasite is also known as tinea or:
pityriasis ringworm split ends dry socket |
Ringworm.
A red, circular patch of small blisters caused by a vegetable parasite is known as tinea or ringworm. |
