WorksheetsProperties of the Hair and Scalp Part 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
When the pigment is gone and air spaces develop, the hair appears to be:
red
blonde
black
gray
A person with no coloring matter in their hair has:
Albinism
Canities
Hypertrichosis
Alopecia
A high concentration of pheomelanin will result in:
blonde hair
red hair
black hair
brown hair
Match the following
The growing cycle of the hair, which lasts 2-6 years
anagen
the resting cycle of the hair, which lasts 3-6 months
telogen
the transitional cycle of the hair, which lasts 1-2 weeks
catagen
What happens to the hair follicle during catagen?
it decreases in volume and detaches from the dermal papilla
What is a normal amount of hair to lose per day?
Dry normal hair can stretch to about
20% or (a) of its length while normal wet hair can stretch to about (b) of its length.
What is the average life of hair on the head?
8 to 9 years
2 to 6 years
What is the average rate of hair growth?
Eyelashes and eyebrows are replaced every:
4 to 5 months
If the papilla is destroyed, the hair will:
grow weaker
not grow at all
grow slower
grow thicker and longer
Match the following
The coarseness or fineness of the hair
Texture
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Porosity
The ability of the hair to stretch without breaking
Elasticity
The amount of hair on the scalp
Density
The coloring matter of the hair
Melanin
A hard glassy finish is found in this hair texture:
Curly
soft
fine
wiry
At any one time, what percent of the hair is growing?
(a)
Match the following
A small piece of hair standing straight up
cowlick
Damaged hair tends to have this:
high porosity
Resistant hair tends to have this:
low porosity
The direction of the natural flow of the hair:
hair stream
