Milady Practice Exam Cosmetology Questions with Complete Solutions
2023/2024
The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the - Correct Answer 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: - Correct Answer Stratum
Germinativum Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin
from the: - Correct Answer stratum corneum
The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the: - Correct Answer Corneum
The fatty layer found below the dermis is the: - Correct Answer Subcutaneous
The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the___ - Correct Answer Arrector Pili Muscle The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are:
- Correct Answer Melanin
The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to form new
substances are: - Correct Answer Sudoriferous & Sebaceous Glands
Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight? - Correct Answer 50 to 70% The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion,
and: - Correct Answer Secretion & Absorption
The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and: - Correct Answer Medulla Layer A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a: - Correct Answer Hydrogen Bond All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called: - Correct Answer Melanin 1 / 2
Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive: - Correct Answer Sebaceous Glands The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about ______ per month. - Correct Answer 1/2 inch A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings
along the hair shaft is: - Correct Answer Trichorrhexis Nodosa
The medial term that is used to describe dandruff is: - Correct Answer Pityriasis Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is
caused by: - Correct Answer Fungus
An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is: - Correct Answer Pediculosis Capitis A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by: - Correct Answer Staphylococci The type of fungal infection that is characterized by red papules or spots at the opening
of the hair follicle is: - Correct Answer Tinea Capitis
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a: - Correct Answer Crust The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be: - Correct Answer Oil Attracting The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is: - Correct Answer Hydrophilic Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair
are: - Correct Answer Acid-Balanced
Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions are: - Correct Answer Medicated Shampoos
The hair should never be brushed prior to a: - Correct Answer Chemical Service
When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip balls, and the
cushions of the: - Correct Answer Palms
Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which clean and add luster to the hair, are: - Correct Answer Natural
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