WorksheetsChapter 11 Properties of the hair and scalp
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The study of hair is known as:
a)
histology
b)
trichology
c)
bacteriology
d)
dermatology
2.
The body can produce____of the 20 amino acids that make up hair and your diet must include the remaining essential amino acids.
a)
7
b)
9
c)
11
d)
13
3.
A mature strand of human half is divided into two principle parts known as the:
a)
follicle and cuticle
b)
hair root and follicle
c)
hair shaft and follicle
d)
hair root and hair shaft
4.
A tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp in the skin or scalp that encases the hair root is called the:
a)
follicle
b)
bulb
c)
dermal papilla
d)
arrector pili
5.
A thickened club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is called the:
a)
follicle
b)
bulb
c)
dermal papilla
d)
arrector pili
6.
A small cone-shaped elevation located at the bottom of the hair follicle is called the:
a)
lower follicle
b)
bulb
c)
dermal papilla
d)
arrector pili
7.
A small inventory muscle attached to the underside of a hair follicle is the:
a)
arrector pili
b)
bulb
c)
dermal papilla
d)
follicle
8.
Oil glands of the skin connected to the hair follicle are known as:
a)
sudoriferous glands
b)
endocrine glands
c)
lymph glands
d)
sebaceous glands
9.
Hair is composed of cells arranged in three layers which are:
a)
outer,inner,
central
central
b)
cuticle,cortex
medulla
medulla
c)
cuticle,inner root,
medulla
medulla
d)
cortex,medulla,
dermis
dermis
10.
The cortex contains coloring matter in the form of minute grains of____or pigment.
a)
medulla
b)
albino
c)
melanin
d)
marrow
11.
Long,course, pigmented hair found on the scalp,legs,arms,and body is known as:
a)
vellus hair
b)
lanugo hair
c)
terminal hair
d)
stationary hair
12.
All hair follicles have the same structure and cycle through the same three phases which are:
a)
anagen,catagen,
rologen
rologen
b)
anagen,bacagen,
telogen
telogen
c)
allergen,catagen,
telogen
telogen
d)
anagen,catagen,
telogen
telogen
13.
Hair that forms a circular pattern is called a:
a)
hair stream
b)
cowlick
c)
whorl
d)
rotary
14.
Hair texture refers to the___of the hair.
a)
thickness or diameter
b)
thickness or softness
c)
length and thickness
d)
density and fineness
15.
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is called:
a)
elasticity
b)
porosity
c)
texture
d)
resistant
16.
The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original form without breaking is called:
a)
texture
b)
porosity
c)
wiriness
d)
elasticity
17.
The loss of hair in round or irregular patches without inflammation is called:
a)
androgenetic alopecia
b)
telogen effuvium
c)
alopecia areata
d)
traumatic alopecia
18.
The technical term for hair that is in a dry brittle condition including formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft is:
a)
trichoptilosis
b)
trichorrhexis nodosa
c)
hypertrichosis nodosa
d)
monilethrix
19.
The chemical bond that joins amino acids to each other is called a ____.
a)
peptide bond
b)
polypeptide bond
c)
COHNS bond
d)
cystine bond
20.
Normal hair contains___percent of the element carbon.
a)
6
b)
17
c)
21
d)
51
21.
Normal hair contains____percent of the element oxygen.
a)
6
b)
17
c)
21
d)
51
22.
Normal hair contains____percent of the element hydrogen.
a)
6
b)
17
c)
21
d)
51
23.
Normal hair contains____percent of the element nitrogen.
a)
6
b)
17
c)
21
d)
51
24.
As newly formed cells mature they fill up with a fibrous___then move upward lose their nucleus and die. This process is called Keratinization.
a)
protein
b)
melanin
c)
sebum
d)
tissue
25.
A side bond that is easily broken by strong alkaline or acidic solutions is called___bond.
a)
hydrogen
b)
disulfide
c)
ionic
d)
salt
26.
____is the tiny grains of pigment in the cortex that give natural color to the hair.
a)
protein
b)
melanin
c)
sebum
d)
tissue
27.
Pheomelanin provides natural hair colors from____to yellow and blond tones.
a)
platinum and silver
b)
brown and maroon
c)
brown and black
d)
red and ginger
28.
The shape of the hair strand described as straight wavy curly or extremely curly is known as____.
a)
texture
b)
density
c)
porosity
d)
wave pattern
29.
The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is called:
a)
texture
b)
density
c)
porosity
d)
elasticity
30.
The number of individual hair strands on one square inch of the scalp indicates_____.
a)
hair texture
b)
hair density
c)
hair porosity
d)
hair elasticity
31.
Short, fine,downy,umpigmented hair is known as___hair.
a)
terminal
b)
dense
c)
vellus
d)
dry
32.
___is a topical medication that is applied to the scalp twice daily and has been proven to stimulate hair growth.
a)
minoxidil
b)
finasteride
c)
rogaine
d)
antiseptic
33.
____is an oral prescription medication for hair loss that is available to men only.
a)
minoxidil
b)
finasteride
c)
rogaine
d)
antiseptic
34.
The technical term for gray hair is:
a)
hypertrichosis
b)
ringed hair
c)
trichoptilosis
d)
cranities
35.
The technical term for split ends is:
a)
hypertrichosis
b)
ringed hair
c)
trichoptilosis
d)
canities
36.
The technical term for beaded hair is:
a)
monilethrix
b)
fragilitas crinium
c)
trichoptilosis nodosa
d)
hypertrichosis
37.
A scalp condition characterized by red papules or spots at the opening of hair follicles is:
a)
tinea capities
b)
tinea favosa
c)
pediculosis capities
d)
scabies
38.
A contagious condition caused by a parasite infesting the hair and scalp is:
a)
tinea capities
b)
tinea favosa
c)
pediculous capities
d)
scabies
39.
An acute staphylococci infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain is:
a)
carbuncle
b)
tinea
c)
scabies
d)
furuncle
40.
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as:
a)
alopecia areata
b)
tinea capities
c)
pediculous capities
d)
scabies
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