Hair & Scalp
- 1.
Unique protein structures within the cortex areresponsible for hair color and:
- A.
Pollutants
- B.
Elasticity
- C.
Density
- D.
Length
Correct Answer
B. Elasticity -
- 2.
Which layer of hair provides a barrier that protects the inner struture of hair?
- A.
Cortex
- B.
Medulla
- C.
Root
- D.
Cuticle
Correct Answer
D. Cuticle -
- 3.
Generally, only which type of hair contains a medulla?
- A.
Naturally blond hair
- B.
Chemically treated hair
- C.
Very fine hair
- D.
Thick, coarse hair
Correct Answer
D. Thick, coarse hair -
- 4.
The units of structure that build proteins and are linked together end to are:
- A.
Melanin acids
- B.
Elements
- C.
Structure acids
- D.
Amino acids
Correct Answer
D. Amino acids -
- 5.
One-third of the hair'soverall strength is located in:
- A.
Salt bonds
- B.
Chemical bonds
- C.
Sulfur bonds
- D.
Papilla bonds
Correct Answer
A. Salt bonds -
- 6.
Sudden loss of hair in round patches on the scalp of the body is:
- A.
Alopecia totalls
- B.
Androgenetic alopecia
- C.
Alopecia areata
- D.
Sebaceous alopecia
Correct Answer
C. Alopecia areata -
- 7.
An amino add that joins together two people strands is :
- A.
Ammonia
- B.
Disulfide
- C.
Cystine
- D.
Central
Correct Answer
C. Cystine -
- 8.
Most of the total weight of hair comes form the:
- A.
Cortex
- B.
Sebaceous glands
- C.
Cuticle
- D.
Medulla
Correct Answer
A. Cortex -
- 9.
The thickness or diameter of indidual hair strands is:
- A.
Hair strength
- B.
Hair shape
- C.
Hair analysis
- D.
Hair texture
Correct Answer
D. Hair texture -
- 10.
The wave pattern of the hair referse to the ______ of the hair strand.
- A.
Density
- B.
Weight
- C.
Color
- D.
Shape
Correct Answer
D. Shape -
- 11.
The shape of the cells in the mdulla layer of the hair is:
- A.
Round
- B.
Square
- C.
Long
- D.
Fine
Correct Answer
A. Round -
- 12.
An acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain is a:
- A.
Wart
- B.
Furuncle
- C.
Scutula
- D.
Parasite
Correct Answer
B. Furuncle -
- 13.
The thickened, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the:
- A.
Hair bulb
- B.
Medulla
- C.
Follicle
- D.
Cuticle
Correct Answer
A. Hair bulb -
- 14.
Healthy hair is naturally resistant to penetration by moisture due to the compact:
- A.
Cortex layer
- B.
Orthocortex
- C.
Cuticle layer
- D.
Medulla layer
Correct Answer
C. Cuticle layer -
- 15.
The two parts of a mature strand of human hiar are:
- A.
Hair follicle and hair shaft
- B.
Hair root and hair cuticle
- C.
Hair root and hair shaft
- D.
Hair bulb and hair length
Correct Answer
C. Hair root and hair shaft -
- 16.
Bonds reformed by the use of thio neutralizers are:
- A.
Lanthionine bonds
- B.
Disulfide bond
- C.
Hydrogen bonds
- D.
Melanin bonds
Correct Answer
B. Disulfide bond -
- 17.
Hair follicles are distributed all over the body, with the excepion of the:
- A.
Face and palms of hands
- B.
Palms of hands and elbows
- C.
Soles of the feet and forearms
- D.
Palms of hands and soles of feet
Correct Answer
D. Palms of hands and soles of feet -
- 18.
The growth phase, in which new hair is produced, is the:
- A.
Anagen phase
- B.
Catagen phase
- C.
Telogen stage
- D.
Transition stage
Correct Answer
A. Anagen phase -
- 19.
The average hair density is about how many hairs per square inch?
- A.
500
- B.
1,200
- C.
2,200
- D.
5,000
Correct Answer
C. 2,200 -
- 20.
Which of the following is a hair growth treatment approved by the FDA for sale in the United States?
- A.
Minoxidil
- B.
Finasteride
- C.
Minoxidil and finasteride
- D.
Hair transplants
Correct Answer
C. Minoxidil and finasteride -
- 21.
At present, natural curl is believed to be the result of:
- A.
Both sides of the hair strand growing at the same rate
- B.
One side of the hair strand growing faster than the other
- C.
Very slow hair growth
- D.
Vary rapid hair growth
Correct Answer
B. One side of the hair strand growing faster than the other -
- 22.
The technical term used to describe gray hair is:
- A.
Albino
- B.
Premature
- C.
Canities
- D.
Genetics
Correct Answer
C. Canities -
- 23.
The final phase in the hair cycle, lasting until the fully grown hair is shed, is the:
- A.
Anagen phase
- B.
Catagen phase
- C.
Telogen stage
- D.
Transition stage
Correct Answer
C. Telogen stage -
- 24.
The condition characterized by the excessive production and accumulation of skin cell is:
- A.
Tinea
- B.
Pityriasis
- C.
Monilethrix
- D.
Alpecia
Correct Answer
B. Pityriasis -
- 25.
How many people in the United States suffer from abnomal hair loss?
- A.
5 million
- B.
27 million
- C.
40 million
- D.
63 million
Correct Answer
D. 63 million -
- 26.
Chemicla bonds that join amino acids are:
- A.
Compound bonds
- B.
Peptide bonds
- C.
Amino bonds
- D.
Side bonds
Correct Answer
B. Peptide bonds -
- 27.
The tiny grains of pigment in the cortex that give natural color to the hair are:
- A.
Lanugo
- B.
Melanin
- C.
Oxdation
- D.
Melcocytes
Correct Answer
B. Melanin -
- 28.
Extremly curly hair often:
- A.
Has a tendency to knot
- B.
Has low elasticity
- C.
Breaks easily
- D.
All answers are correct
Correct Answer
D. All answers are correct -
- 29.
Trichology is the scientific study of hair, its care, and
- A.
Color
- B.
Diseases
- C.
Length
- D.
Styling
Correct Answer
B. Diseases -
- 30.
A salt bond is broken by changes in:
- A.
Weather
- B.
Health
- C.
PH
- D.
Wetness
Correct Answer
C. PH -
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