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