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Cosmetology

Ch. 11 Exam

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The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is referred to as hair Texture
What structures contain the blood and nerve supply that provide the nutrients needed for hair growth? Dermal Papillae
What is the technical term for beaded hair? Monilethrix
A lengthwise section of hair shows that cuticle scales overlap and each individual cuticle scale is attached to the . Cortex
Permanent waving and hair relaxers change the shape of hair by chemically altering the hair's . Disulfide Bond
Dry hair and scalp should be treated with products that contain moisturizers and . Emollients
What severe form of dandruff is accompanied by redness and inflammation? Seborrheic Dermatitis
The thickened, club-like structures that forms the lower part of the hair root is the . Hair Bulb
All natural hair color of the result of pigment called . Melanin
What is the growth phase during which new hair is produced? Anagen
The fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells that contains melanin pigment is the . Cortex
Which terms refers to a layer that protects the hair from penetration and prevents damage to hair fibers? Hair cuticle
Which layer of the hair shaft creates the shine and the smooth, silky feel of healthy hair? Hair Cuticle
The small, involuntary muscle fiber in the base of the hair follicle is the . Arector Pili
The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking is referred to as hair . Elasticity
What are the three growth cycles of human hair? Anagen, catagen, telogen
The Greek word trichos means . Hair
Which type of hair has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing? Coarse Hair
What type of hair is short, fine, unpigmented, and downy? Vellus hair
Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by . Fungal Organisms
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is hair . Porosity
What part of the hair is located below the surface of the epidermis? Hair Root
What is a scalp disorder characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp? Tinea Favosa
What term refers to an infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice? Pediculosis Capitis
The pigment that provides brown or black color to hair is . Eumelanin
Trichoptilosis is the technical term for . Split ends
Vellus hair is also known as hair. Lanugo
Chemical services performed on hair with low porosity require a solution. More alkaline
What is the technical term for grey hair? Canities
Hydroxide chemical relaxers break disulfide bonds and convert them to bonds. Lanthionine
The pocket or tube-like depression in the scalp or skin that contains the hair root is the hair . Follicle
The complete loss of all body hair is known as . Alopecia Universalis
What is the technical term for brittle hair? Fragilitas Crinium
What is a severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum? Pityriasis Steatoides
What substances are comprised of long, coiled, complex polypeptides made of amino acids? Proteins
The sudden falling out of hair in round patches or baldness in spots is known as . Alopecia Areata
The hair, skin, nails, and glands are part of the system. Integumentary
A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds is called a chain. Polypeptide
Hair flowing in the same direction, as the result of follicles sloping in the same direction, is known as a . Hair Stream
What is the oily substance secreted by the skin's oil glands that lubricates the hair and skin? Sebum
What is the cross-section shape of curly hair? Oval
The major elements that make up the human hair are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur, often referred to as . COHNS elements
What term refers to the scientific study of hair and its diseases and care? Trichology
What type of bond is broke by wetting the hair with water and is reformed when the hair dries? Hydrogen Bond
The changes involved in oxidation hair coloring, wet setting, thermal styling, permanent waving, and chemical hair relaxing take place within the . Cuticle
The three different types of side bonds that link chains of amino acids together are . Hydrogen, Salt, and Disulfide
What term refers to the shape of the hair strand? Wave Pattern
Hair is approximately percent protein. 90
The units of structure that build protein and are joined together end to end like pop beads are . Amino Acids
Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called . Malassezia
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