Which one of the following results in local vasodilation?
- adrenaline
- thromboplastin
- acetylcholine
- histamine - ANSWERS-histamine
The skin can absorb oily substances through: - ANSWERS-hair follicles
When the skin is exposed to sunlight it produces: - ANSWERS-vitamin D
Which form of radiation has the most antibacterial effect? - ANSWERS-UV-C
Contagious means: - ANSWERS-capable of transmitting infection
Hepatitis B is caused by: - ANSWERS-a virus
Microbiology is: - ANSWERS-the scientific study of microorganisms
An infection is: - ANSWERS-the invasion o any living organism by disease causing
microorganism
,Sanitation is: - ANSWERS-the process of making hygienic conditions
A disinfectant is: - ANSWERS-a chemical that helps to kill disease producing
microorgansims
AIDS is caused by: - ANSWERS-a virus
The main aim of cleansing the skin is to: - ANSWERS-remove surface dirt and
makeup
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by the: -
ANSWERS-by the beauty therapist on a consultation card
The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary is: - ANSWERS-
telangiectasia
A slowing performed petrissage has a: - ANSWERS-stimulating affect on muscle
tissue
The main effect of desincrustation is the: - ANSWERS-production of alkali at the
cathode
,The main purpose of a brush machine is to: - ANSWERS-remove dead cells from
the skin's surface
An electrical treatment used for toning muscles is: - ANSWERS-interferential
The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that: - ANSWERS-has dilated
capillaries
Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result of: - ANSWERS-shaving
A contraindication of a full body massage is: - ANSWERS-recent removal of
malignant tissue
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags": - ANSWERS-
give drainage from the nose eye corner towards the temporal bone
When giving a massage, it is important that the client be: - ANSWERS-lying down
An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is that
is: - ANSWERS-it is the quickest method
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is: - ANSWERS-audio-sonic
, Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used on: - ANSWERS-inflamed skin
In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are: - ANSWERS-not moved in spite of
tightening and relaxing the muscles
Calamine is used in masks because it: - ANSWERS-has a soothing effect
A base coat is used: - ANSWERS-prior to the application of nail enamel
A hangnail is recognized as: - ANSWERS-a strip of skin at the side of the nail
The function os a concealer in makeup is to: - ANSWERS-cover areas of the face
The main traditional use of face powder is to: - ANSWERS-set the foundation
Cleansing milk is an example of: - ANSWERS-an emulsion
A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick is: - ANSWERS-carnauba
An important characteristic of mascara is: - ANSWERS-it should be non-irritant to
the eyes
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