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Worksheetschapter 11 properties of the hair and scalp
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 48mins
what term refers to the scientific study of hair and its diseases and care ?
Trichology
Cosmetology
selenolgy
cartology
The Greek Word trichos means __
skin
fingernails
glands
hair
The Hair skin nails and glands are part of the __ system
epidermal
integumentary
endocrine
lymphatic
what part of the hair is located below the surface of the epidermis ?
hair shaft
hair root
hair cuticle
hair medulla
the pocket or tube-like depression in the scalp or skin that contains the hair root is the hair _.
bulb
follicle
shaft
dermal
The thickened club-like structure that forms the lower part of the hair is the _.
cuticle layer
hair bulb
dermal papilla
arrector pili
a small cone-shaped area located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb is the _.
hair follicle
hair strand
dermal papilla
dermal cuticle
what structures contain the blood and nerve supply that provide the nutrients needed for hair growth ?
sebaceous glands
dermal papillae
hair bulbs
furuncles
The small involuntary muscle fiber in the base of the hair follicle is the _.
inner follicle
angled bulb
arrector pili
dermal papilla
the substance secreted by the sebaceous glands is called _.
sebum
sulfur
sudoriferous
lymph
what is the oily substance secreted by the skins oil glands that lubricates the hair and skin ?
keratin
sebum
mucous
helix
the body naturally produces _. of the 20 amino acids that make up hair
3
9
11
all
what is the outermost layer of hair ?
hair follicle
hair medulla
hair cuticle
hair cortex
which layer of the hair shaft creates the shine and the smooth silky feel of healthy hair ?
hair cuticle
arrector pili
hair cortex
hair medulla
a length wise section of hair shows that cuticle scales overlap and each individual cuticle scale is attached to the _.
medulla
melanin
cortex
root
which term refers to a layer that protects the hair from penetration and prevents damage to hair fibers ?
hair cuticle
cortex
hair follicle
medulla
the fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells that contains melanin pigment is the _
cuticle
sebum
cortex
medulla
the changes involved in oxidation haircoloring wet setting thermal styling permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing take place within the
cuticle
cortex
medulla
dermal papilla
hair is composed of protein that grows from cells originating within the
hair bulb
hair follicle
dermal papilla
medulla layer
the hair shaft that emerges from the scalp is a nonliving fiber composed of _
keratinized acids
hydrogen bonds
melanin protein
keratinized protein
hair is approximately _ percent protein
30
50
70
90
the major elements that make up human hair are carbon oxygen hydrogen nitrogen and sulfur often referred to as _
COHNS elements
dermal foundation
amino acids
keratins
the units of structure that build protein and are joined together end to end like pop beads are _
oxygenated cells
primary acids
amino acids
lymph glands
a long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds is called a _chain
amino-peptide
polymer
keratin
polypeptide
what substances are compromised of long coiled complex polypeptides made of amino acids ?
proteins
carbohydrates
keratins
melanins
the three different types of side bonds that link chains of amino acids together are_
oxygen hydrogen and salt
hydrogen ionic and carbon
ionic helix and disulfide
hydrogen salt and disulfide
a physical side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a _ bond
nitrogen
hydrogen
disulfide
sulfur
what type of bond is broken by wetting the hair with water and is reformed when the hair dries ?
salt bond
hydrogen bond
disulfide bond
peptide bond
a weak physical cross link side bond between adjacent polypetide chains that is broken by changes in PH is a _bond
hydrogen
carbon
salt
sulfur
permanent waving and hair relaxers change the shape of hair by chemically altering the hairs _
hydrogen bonds
ionic bonds
disulfide bonds
amino acids
hydroxide chemical relaxers break disulfide bonds and convert them to _ bonds
lanthionine
sulfur
carbon
hydrogen
all natural hair color is the result of pigment called_
melaanin
tissue
sebum
proteins
the pigment that provides brown or black color to hair is _
ionic
eumelanin
pheomelanin
keratin
what pigment in hair provides natural colors ranging from red and ginger to yellow and blood tones ?
eumelanin
neuromelanin
pheomelanin
keratin
what term refers to the shape of the hair strand ?
whorl
cowlick
hair stream
wave pattern
what is cross section shape of curly hair ?
hexagonal
round
rectangular
oval
vellus hair is also known as _ hair
straight
melamine
lanugo
terminal
what type of hair is short fine unpigmented and downy ?
vellus hair
terminal hair
androgenic hair
feathered hair
what are the three growth cycles of human hair ?
anagen growth phase and telogen
catagen return and transition
anagen catagen and telogen
anagen transition and mature
what is the growth phase during which new hair is produced?
genesis
telogen
anagen
catagen
What is the resting phase or final phase of the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed?
Telogen Phase
Anagen Phase
Catagen Phase
Transition Phase
The sudden falling out of hair in round patches or baldness in spots is known as ______.
postpartum alopecia
androgenic alopecia
alopecia totalis
alopecia areta
The complete loos of all body hair is known as _____.
alopecia universalis
alopecia totalis
alopecia areata
androgenic alopecia
Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called ____.
congenital alopecia
postpartum alopecia
involutional alopecia
androgenic alopecia
What is the technical term for gray hair?
alopecia
canities
albino
ringed hair
The condition of abnormal hair growth of terminal hair is referred to as _____.
monilethrix
ringed hair
hypertrichosis
trichoptilosis
trichoptilosis is the technical term for ____.
split ends
hair loss
knotted ahir
beaded hair
what is a condition that characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair haft?
fragilitas crinium
trichorrhexis nodosa
alopecia areata
hypertrichosis
what is the technical term for beaded hair?
canities
hyperkeratosis
trichinosis
monilethrix
what is the technical term for brittle hair?
hypertrichosis
pityriasis capitis simplex
pruritis
fragilitas crinium
what is the medical term used to describe dandruff?
alopecia
selenium
pyrithione
pityriasis
current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called
pyrithione
steatoides
capitis
malassezia
what is a serve type of dandruff characterized by an accumalation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum ?
pityriasis capitis
tinea favosa
pityriasis pauples
pityriasis steatoides
what serve form of dandruff is accompanied by redness and inflammation?
pityriasis capitis simplex
pityriasis steatoides
seborrheic dermatitis
folliculitis
what is the medical term for ringworm?
tinea
candidiasis
aspergilloma
pnuemocystosis
tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by _
seborrheic dermatitis
parasites
subcutaneous tissue
fungal organisms
what is scalp disorder characterized by dry sulfur yellow cup like crusts on the scalp?
tinea capitis
pediculosis furuncle
tinea favosa
tinea barbae
what is highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite?
dandruff
pediculosis
scabies
tinea
what term refers to an infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice ?
pediculosis capitis
pediculosis furuncle
alopecia areata
vesicles parasites
what term refers to an acute localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain ?
alopecia
furuncle
capitis
tinea
the thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is referred to as hair _
dryness
texture
elasticty
porosity
which type of hair has the largest diameter and usally requires more prcoessing?
terminal hair
coarse hair
medium hair
gray hair
the measurement that describes the number of individual hair strands on one square inch of the scalp is hair _
porosity
diameter
elasticity
density
the ability of the hair to absorb moisture is hair _
porosity
elasticity
density
saturation
chemical services performed on hair with low porosity require a _ solution
less alakline
more acidic
neutral
more alakline
the ability of hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking is referred to as hair _
density
elasticity
porosity
resistance
hair flowing in the same direction as the result of follicles sloping in the same direction is known as a _
section
hair stream
hair whorl
cowlick
dry hair and scalp should be treated with products that contain moisturizers and _
sulfur
dessicants
alcohol
emollients
