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Cells are composed of (blank), a colorless, jelly-like substance in which food elements and water are present |
Protoplasm |
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Which phase of cell metabolism involves complex compounds being broken down into smaller ones? |
Catabolism |
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Bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon, fascia, and fat or adipose tissue are called |
Connective tissue |
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How many major systems are found in the human body? |
11 |
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White and red blood cells are produced by which system? |
Skeletal |
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How many bones are in the human body? |
206 |
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Which answer is not a face bone? A. Palatine B. Carpus C. Mandible D. Maxillary |
Carpus |
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The clavicle and scapula form the A. Hand B. Shoulder C. Upper arm D. Hip |
Shoulder |
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The biceps, deltoid, and triceps enable movement in which areas of the body? A. Neck and shoulder B. Arm and shoulder C. Arm and hand D. Fingers and wrist |
Arm and shoulder |
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Which of the 11 body systems is responsible for coordinating activities that are performed both inside and outside of the body? A. Nervous B. Skeletal C. Endocrine D. Circulatory |
Nervous |
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The fine fibers that supply every square inch of the human body are known as |
Nerves |
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What does the buccal nerve affect? |
Muscles of the mouth |
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The infratrochlear nerve affects the |
Membrane of the nose |
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What is another name for the digestive system |
Gastrointestinal |
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When you breathe in, what is absorbed into the blood? |
Oxygen |
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What part of the body had the largest, most complex nerve tissue? |
Brain |
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Neurons, or nerve cells, are the |
Primary structural units of the nervous system |
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The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell is called |
Nucleus |
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The integumentary system is made up of the skin and its accessory organs, including |
Oil glands, sweat glands, sensory receptors (all answers) |
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Which component of a cell determines a person's genetic makeup? |
Deoxyribonucleic acid |
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Blood is approximately (blank) percent of water? |
80% |
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Body elimination is called |
Defecation |
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Define physiology. |
Study of functions and activities performed by the body structures |
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Which answer defines histology? |
Microscopic anatomy |
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What is the role of connective tissue? |
Supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the body |
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Which of the following are bones of the cranium? A. Sphenoid and Ethmoid B. Frontal and Temporal C. Parietal and Occipital D. All Answers |
Sphenoid, ethmoid, frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital (All answers) |
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What is the function of the supinator muscles? |
Rotate the radius/palm outward |
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What is the chief sensory nerve of the face? |
Fifth Cranial Nerve |
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Branches of the fifth cranial nerve include: |
Ophthalmic nerve, mandibular nerve, maxillary nerve (All answers) |
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What does the greater auricular nerve affect? |
Face, ears, neck, and parotid gland |
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What is the purpose of the thyroid gland? |
Controls how quickly the body burns energy and makes protein, and how sensitive the body should be to other hormones |
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Which organs play key roles in the excretory system? |
Kidney and liver, skin, large intestine (All answers) |
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The respiratory system is composed of these two parts: |
Lungs and Diaphragm |
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(Blank) makes up about 65% of the human body and covers 75% of the earth's surface |
Water |
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The pH scale goes from 0 to 14 with (blank) being neutral |
7 |
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(Blank) include skin cleansers, moisturizers, and body washes |
Oil-in-water emulsions |
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In emulsions, the droplets of water are surrounded by surfactants with their "heads" (hydrophilic ends) pointing (blank) and their "tails" (lipophilic ends) pointing (blank) |
Pointing In (heads, hydrophilic ends) Pointing Out (tails, lipophilic ends) |
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The three states of matter are |
Solid, liquid, gas |
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Why are surfactants necessary in skin care preparations? |
Wet the skin, disperse oil in water, emulsify oil & water (All answers) |
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Identify the answer that best describes oil-in-water: |
Oil added to water |
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Physical properties of a substance include: |
Color, odor, weight, density, specific gravity, melting point, boiling point, and hardness (All answers) |
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What is the medical term for freckles? |
Macules |
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A skin sore produced by scratching or scraping the skin is called a(n): |
Excoriation |
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In the medical vernacular, hives are referred to as: |
Urticaria |
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Pruitis means: |
Itching |
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This condition is aggravated by spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, exposure to extreme temperatures, heat, sun, and stress: |
Rosacea |
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This disease involves red patches covered with white-silver scales that are usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back |
Psoriasis |
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Distended capillaries are called: |
Telangiectasia |
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A congenital disease characterized by spotty hypopigmentation is called |
Leukoderma |
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A mass of keratinized cells that causes a thickening of the skin is called |
Hyperkeratosis |
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The vast majority of all skin cancers are caused by |
Sun Exposure |
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Tanning is safe when you expose your skin to UV rays: |
Tanning is never safe |
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Eighty percent of sun damage occurs by this age: |
18 |
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Bacteria are (blank), meaning they cannot live in the presence of oxygen. |
Anaerobic |
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Adult acne is more prevalent among: |
Women |
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Which of the following medications treat acne? |
Tretinoin (Retin-A), adapalene, and azelaic acid (All answers) |
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Which skin type can also be a skin condition? |
Sensitive |
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A lack of (blank) is a characteristic in dry skin? |
Oil |
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Which skin type is characterized by follicles that go from smaller to medium size just on the edge of the T-zone by the nose? |
Normal |
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Which skin type is easily irritated by products and exposure to heat or sun? |
Sensitive |
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Trauma, extractions, sun damage, or exfoliation can cause what in darker skin types? |
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation |
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Which ethnic skin type is considered to be most sensitive to peels?
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Asian |
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What affects a persons skin condition? |
External and Internal Factors |
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Skin conditions include: |
Couperose, sensitive and wrinkling |
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Large blackheads around the eyes are called: |
Solar Comedones |
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UVA rays can cause: |
Photoaging, skin cancer, DNA damage (All answers) |
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Polyphenols are plant chemicals and a family of antioxidants found in foods such as: |
Green tea, red grapes, strawberries, and pomegranates (All answers) |
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An epileptic seizure can be triggered by: |
Light or electrical treatments
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What are your skin concerns? Why are you here? These are important questions that must always be asked when doing a(n): |
Consultation |
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According to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, products that affect the structures and/or functions of the human body are: |
Drugs |
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In skin care formulations, what category of ingredients causes the actual changes in the appearance of the skin? |
Performance ingredients |
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A product added to a formulation to enhance the effectiveness of a preservative is called a(n): |
Chelating agent |
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Chemical exfoliation can be achieved by using: |
Certain AHAs and BHAs |
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Hydroxy acids used for skin treatments include: |
Glycolic and lactic, citric and salicylic, malic and tartaric (All answers) |
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After using a lightening agent on the skin, it is especially important for the client to use a(n) (blank) to prevent the pigmented areas from returning. |
Sunscreen |
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Glycoproteins: |
Enhance cellular metabolism |
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Closed, lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific tissues, and control their release are called: |
Liposomes |
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What is the function of vitamin A in skin care preparations? |
Stimulates cell repair |
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Which of the following is derived from seaweed? |
Algae |
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Which of the body's systems involves the sense of smell? |
Olfactory |
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Which of the following natural ingredients can positively impact mature skin? |
Green tea, squalane oil, dipotassium glycyrrhizate (All answers) |
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Cleansers that are solely used to remove makeup are called: |
Makeup removers |
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Which of the following peels sloughs the outer layers of the corneum? |
Exfoliation |
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Keratolytic enzymes do what? |
Help speed up the breakdown of keratin |
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Benefits derived from masks and packs include: |
Hydrate, nourish, calm and soothe (All answers) |
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Which type of mask contains oils, emollients, and humectants, and has a strong moisturizing effect? |
Non-setting |
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TCA (trichloroacetic acid), glycolic acid (50% or more), and Jessner's Peel (4-10 coats) are performed by: |
a Physician |
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What should you do to ensure a safe outcome when doing a peel? |
Always give a patch test 24-48 hours prior to the service, consult with the client prior to appying the peel, follow manufacturer's directions (All answers) |
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Why is glycolic acid frequently used for superficial peels?
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Has the smallest molecular weight of all AHAs |
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Salicylic acid is typically used to: |
Treat acne |
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What does a buffering product do? |
Reduces irritation |
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Light peels can: |
Improve the texture of the skin, increase the cell renewal function (CRF), and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation (All answers) |
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During the consultation for a peel service, you should: |
Explain the procedures and realistic goals of the service |
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Microdermabrasion: |
Is a powerful electronic vacuum, sometimes abrades the skin with a hard application such as a diamond tip, usually sprays crystals on the face and then uses suction to vacuum them up and stimulate the skin (All answers) |
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Light therapies include: |
Lasers, intense pulsed light (IPL) systems, light-emitting diode (LED) devices (All answers) |
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Ultrasound equipment uses (blank) to treat the skin |
Deep-penetrating sound waves |
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Body exfoliation services are also called: |
Polishes and glows |
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Balneotherapy is a type of spa service involving the core use of: |
Mud or fango |
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Ayurveda is based on the 3 doshas. What are they? |
Kapha, vatta, and pitta |
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Medical aestheticians are well trained, experienced, and, in some cases, can be certified as: |
Certified Medical Aestheticians |
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Botox is injected into the muscles causing: |
Temporary paralysis or diminished movement by blocking the neurotransmitters |
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To be a good student, you must be: |
An active studier |
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When preparing for your State Board test, you should expect: |
Some anxiety |
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What does the independent skin care clinic or day spa offer? |
Anti-aging facials |
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A full-service salon always provides: |
Skin care services |
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What does a résumé reveal about you? |
Summary of education, summary of work experience, accomplishments and achievements (All answers) |
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What is a franchise salon or spa? |
A salon that is owned by an individual, but is still part of a larger organization or chain |
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Expect to answer these question(s) during your interview: |
What is your approach to customer service? How do you feel about promoting retail sales?What are your long-term career goals? (All answers) |
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As an esthetician, you should: |
Investigate new products and techniques |
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Which answer describes employment guidelines? |
A detailed job description highlighting specific duties and responsibilities
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Which cosmetic ingredient was introduced in in the twentieth century? |
Botox, Retin-A, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (All answers) |
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UVB rays can cause skin diseases including: |
Skin Cancer |
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Vitamin A: |
is an antioxidant, improves the skin's elasticity, improves skin thickness (All answers) |
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Which of the following is a benefit of using an exfoliant? |
Helps improve the luminosity of the skin, skin texture is smoother and softer, helps improve product penetration (All answers) |
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UVA rays are longer and cause: |
Photoaging |