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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CHAPTER 11 MILADY
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-Guarantee passing score -60 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Trichology:
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The scientific study of Hair and its diseases and care Question 2: Trichoptilosis:
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Technical Term for Split Ends Question 3: Catagen Phase:
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The brief transition period between the growth and resting phases of a hair follicle; It signals the end of the growth phase Question 4: Hypertrichosis:
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A.K.A. hirsuties; a condition of abnormal growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair
Question 5: Hair Bulb:
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Lowest part of the hair strand; the thickened, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root Question 6: Salt Bond:
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A weak, physical, cross-link side bond between adjacent polypeptide chains; easily broken by changes in pH Question 7: Malassezia:
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Naturally occurring fungus that is present on all human skin, but is responsible for dandruff when it grows out of control Question 8: Ringed Hair:
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Variety of canities characterized by alternating bonds of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand Question 9: Monilethrix:
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Technical term for beaded hair Question 10: Medulla:
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Innermost layer of the hair that is comprised of round cells; often absent in fine and naturally blonde hair Question 11: Furuncle:
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Boil: acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain Question 12: Sebum:
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A fatty or oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands that lubricates the skin
Question 13: Hair Porosity:
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The ability of the hair to absorb moisture Question 14: Keratin:
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A fibrous protein that grows from cells originating within the hair follicle Question 15: Trichorrhexis Nodusa:
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Technical Term for knotted hair; it is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft Question 16: Hair Root:
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The part of the hair located below the surface of the epidermis Question 17: Fragilitas Crinium:
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The technical term for brittle hair Question 18: Hair Shaft:
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The portion of the hair that projects above the epidermis Question 19: Hair Cuticle:
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Outermost layer of hair; consisting of a single overlapping layer if transparent, scale-like cells that look like shingles on a roof Question 20: The three phases of hair growth:
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- Anagen
- Catagen
- Telogen
Question 21: Cowlick:
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Tuft of hair that stands straight up Question 22: Hydrophilic:
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Easily absorbs moisture; in chemistry terms, being capable of combining with or attracting water (water-loving) Question 23: Canities:
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Technical term for gray hair; results from the loss of the hair's natural melanin pigment Question 24: Tinea:
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Technical term for ringworm- A contagious condition caused by fungal infection and not a parasite; characterized by itching, scales, and sometimes, painful lesions Question 25: Scutula:
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Dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts on the scalp in Tinea Favosa or Tinea Favus Question 26: The three layers of the hair:
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1. Cuticle: exterior
2. Cortex: Middle layer
3. Medulla: Innermost Layer
Question 27: Pediculosis Capitis:
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Infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice