Properties of Hair and Scalp List 2

The substance secreted by the sebaceous glands is called:

• lymph

• sulfur

• sebum

• sudoriferous

The resting phase or final phase of the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed is the:

• transition phase

• anagen phase

• telogen phase

• catagen phase

The outermost layer of hair is?

• cuticle

• cortex

• medulla

• melanin

An oily substance that lubricates the hair and skin is called?

• sebum

• melanin

• cuticle

• cortex

The growth phase, during which new hair is produced is called?

• anagen

• catagen

• telogen

• melanin

Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called?

• androgenic alopecia

• alopecia

• postpartum alopecia

• alopecia areata

Chemical services performed on hair with low porosity require a solution that is:

• more alkaline

• absorbent

• less alkaline

• gentle

Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing is:

• gray hair

• coarse hair

• fine hair

• medium hair

A physical side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a:

• sulfur bond

• hydrogen bond

• nitrogen bond

• sulfide bond

Which layer of the hair shaft creates the shine and the smooth, silky feel of healthy hair?

• medulla

• arrector pili

• cuticle

• cortex