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Chapter 11: Properties of the Hair and Scalp (pt. 1)

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   is the scientific study of hair and its diseases and care.

2.

(a)   means, "the study of".

3.

A mature strand of human hair is divided into two parts:

(a)  

4.

Part of the hair strand located below the surface of the epidermis.

a)

hair shaft

b)

hair root

5.

Part of the hair strand that projects above the dermis.

a)

hair shaft

b)

hair root

6.

Small, cone-shaped elevation located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb.

a)

hair follicle

b)

hair bulb

c)

dermal papilla

d)

arrector pili muscle

e)

sebaceous gland

7.

The tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root.

a)

hair follicle

b)

hair bulb

c)

dermal papilla

d)

arrector pili muscle

e)

sebaceous glands

8.

Small, involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle.

a)

hair follicle

b)

hair bulb

c)

dermal papilla

d)

arrector pili muscle

e)

sebaceous glands

9.

The oil glands in the skin that are connected to the hair follicles.

a)

hair follicle

b)

hair bulb

c)

dermal papilla

d)

arrector pili muscle

e)

sebaceous glands

10.

The thickened, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the root.

a)

hair follicle

b)

hair bulb

c)

dermal papilla

d)

arrector pili muscle

e)

sebaceous glands

11.

This muscle causes goose bumps when it contracts due to strong emotions or a cold sensation.

(a)  

12.

The sebaceous glands secrete a fatty or oily substance called (a)   which lubricates the skin.

13.

What are the three main layers of the hair shaft?

(a)  

14.

The outermost layer of the hair

a)

cuticle

b)

cortex

c)

medulla

15.

The middle layer of the hair

a)

cuticle

b)

cortex

c)

medulla

16.

The innermost layer of the hair

a)

cuticle

b)

cortex

c)

medulla

17.

In what layer of the hair do chemical changes take place?

a)

cuticle

b)

cortex

c)

medulla

18.

Hair is composed of ________________________ that grows from cells originating within the hair follicle.

a)

protein, keratin

b)

pigment, melanin

19.

List the 5 main elements that are found in hair.

(a)  

20.

Which bond is a weak, physical, cross-link side bond that is easily broken by water or heat?

a)

hydrogen bond

b)

salt bond

c)

disulfide bond

21.

Weak, physical, cross-linked side bonds between adjacent polypeptide chains.

a)

hydrogen bond

b)

salt bond

c)

disulfide bond

22.

This bond is a strong, chemical side bond that joins the sulfur atoms of two neighboring cysteine amino acids to create one cystine.

a)

hydrogen bond

b)

salt bond

c)

disulfide bond

23.

These are tiny grains of color in the cortex that give natural color to the hair,

a)

protein, keratin

b)

pigment, melanin

24.

Responsible for dark brown to black hair color

a)

eumelanin

b)

pheomelanin

25.

Responsible for red and ginger to yellow and blond colors

a)

eumelanin

b)

pheomelanin

26.

What are the 4 main wave patterns that shape the hair strand?

(a)