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WorksheetsChapter 11 Final Exam
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 30mins
The technical term for gray hair.
monilethirix
canities
pediculosis
pityriasis
_________ canities exists at or before birth.
Acquired
permanent
congenital
premature
_________ canities develops with age and is the result of genetics.
prolonged
congenital
pigmented
acquired
A variety of canities, characterized by alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair.
ringed hair
premature canities
acquired canities
malassezia
Fragilitis Crinium is the technical term for._______
Lice
Split ends
Beaded hair
Brittle hair
A condition of abnormal growth of hair, example is beards on woman.
Hydrophobic
hypertrichosis
hypertrophy
hyponichium
The technical term for split ends.
fragilitis crinium
trichoptilosis
monilethrix
hypertrichosis
The technical term for beaded hair.
monilethrix
trichorhexsis nodosa
pityriasis
hirsuties
Technical term for dandruff.
Malassizia
pediculosis
pityriasis
monilethrix
The excessive production and accumulation of skin cells. ______
Pityriasis
Malassezia
pediculosis
tinea
__________ is a natural occurring fungus that is present on all human skin.
pityriasis
tinea
selenium
malassezia
A severe case of dandruff with greasy, waxy scales mixed with sebum.
pityriasis capitis simplex
pityriasis steatoides
pediculosis capitis
tinea favosa
A fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur yellow, cuplike crusts on the scalp.
Tinea capitis
tinea favosa
pediculosis capitis
scabies
A parasitic infection caused by the itch mite.
ringworm
lice
scabies
vesicles
Infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice ____________
Tinea pedis
Tinea capitis
Pediculosis capitis
Tinea favosa
Bacterial infections of the scalp are caused by __________
furuncles and carbuncles
tinea and scabies
staphlococci and streptococci
pityriasis and steatoides
The technical term for a boil, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle.
folliculitis
carbuncle
furuncle
barbae
An inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphlococci.
folliculitis
carbuncle
furuncle
tinea
The thickness or diameter of each individual hair strand.
porosity
texture
density
elasticity
Classified as course, medium, or fine.
elasticity
density
cuticle
texture
______ hair has the largest diameter.
thin
thick
course
medium
__________ hair has the smallest diameter and is more fragile.
thin
course
medium
fine
____________ hair is more resistant to processing so it requires more time.
fine
medium
thick
course
The number of individual hair strands on one square inch of scalp is________
texture
density
porosity
coursness
The density is classified as ____________
thin, medium, thick
thin, course, thick
course, medium, fine
low, lower, high
The hair's ability to absorb moisture is ____________
porosity
elasticity
hydrophilic
processed
A study suggests that bald men are perceived as:
rich
less attractive
more successful
lonely
Oily hair and scalp can be caused by:
improper shampooing
inactive sebaceous glands
the use of products with a high alcohol content
the use of strong soaps
People with dry hair and scalp should:
use products with a high alcohol content
shampoo frequently
use products containing emollients
use strong soaps
Hair that forms a circular growing pattern, as on the crown of the head, is called a:
cowlick
part
whorl
hair stream
The average hair density is about how many hairs per square inch?
1,200
5,000
2,200
500
The shape of the hair strand is the ______________
growth pattern
varying diameter
wave pattern
flat cross section
Tinea is a _____________ infection.
parasitic
non contagious
pediculosis
fungal
Head Lice is a _________________ infection.
fungal
non contagious
painful
parasitic
A helix is:
spiral-shaped
square
rectangular
round
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of side bonds of the cortex?
disulfide bonds
hydrogen bonds
cortex bonds
salt bonds
Which layer of hair provides a barrier that protects the inner structure of hair?
medulla
hair cuticle
hair root
cortex
The degree of porosity is directly related to the ___________ of the cuticle layer.
pH
resistance
condition
denseness
Most of the total weight of hair comes from which layer of the hair?
hair root
medulla
hair cuticle
cortex
Generally, only which type of hair contains a medulla?
naturally brown hair
thick, coarse hair
very fine hair
naturally blond hair
The thickened, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the:
medulla
cortex
hair follicle
hair bulb
The small, cone-shaped area at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb is the:
dermal papilla
sebaceous gland
arrector pili
hair bulb
The two parts of a mature strand of human hair are:
hair root and hair cuticle
hair bulb and hair length
hair root and hair shaft
hair follicle and hair shaft
Unique protein structures within the cortex are responsible for the color and _____ of hair.
elasticity
length
shine
texture
Resistant hair is known to have __________ porosity.
high
general
low
light
Another name for hypertrichosis is ______________.
hydrophylic
hypophylic
hirsuities
alopecia
The scientific study of hair and it's diseases
dermatology
cosmetology
trichology
physiology
The portion of the hair that projects above the skin
root
shaft
epidermis
follicle
Hair follicles are distributed all over the body with the exception of the
palms of hands and elbows
soles of feet and forearms
palms of hands, soles of feet
face and elbows
Which layer of hair consists of transparent, scalelike cells?
cortex
medulla
follicle
cuticle
The cortex of the hair has a fibrous ________ core formed by cells
pigmented
mature
elastic
protein
Most of the total weight of the hair comes from the _____ layer.
course
cortex
medulla
cuticle
Vellus hair is also known as ,
thin
terminal
fine
lunugo
Polypeptide chains are cross linked like rungs on a ladder by three different types of ______ bonds
side
end
helix
disulfide
Disulfide bonds account for ___ of the hair's overall strength
1/2
1/3
90%
50%
________ provides hair colors ranging from brown to black
eumelanin
pheomelanin
light blonde
melanin pigment
How many hair growth treatments are approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.?
4
2
8
5
______ is a topical medication used for hair loss.
Finasteride
Minoxidil
prednisone
tylenol
