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angela is training to be a cosmetologist. while she is working on a client, her manager stops her because she's about to clip too close to the eponychium.what might angela have confused the eponychium for?

• the nail plate

• nail cuticle

• the matrix

• the natural nail

the natural nail itself is technically referred to as the

• nail plate

• nail cuticle

• matrix

• onyx

what color is not normal for a healthy nail

• whitish

• reddish

• pinkish

• beige

which of the following is not a part of the natural nail unit

• nail plate

• nail cuticle

• matrix

• onyx

the __ is the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe

• trumpet

• free edge

• circumflex

• natural nail

what is the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge

• cuticle

• sidewalls

• nail bed

• matrix

why must the hyponychium be treated gently

• a damage hyponychium would mean that any nail service would have to start over

• if the hyponychium is damaged, it would cause the rest of the nail service products to work incorrectly

• a damage hyponychium would need immediate medical assistance

• if the hyponychium is damaged, an infection under the nail plate is possible

how long does it take for toenail plates to be fully replaced

• 4 to 6 months

• 6 to 9 months

• 9 to 12 months

• 12 to 18 months

what is the relationship between nail cell production and plate growth

• the faster that nail cells are produced, the slower the plate will grow

• the faster that nail cells are produced,the faster the plate will grow

• the slower that nail cells are produced,the faster they'll grow

how would you recommend clients make their plate grow thicker

• regular manicures

• nothing can make them grow thicker

• a healthy diet

• pregnancy