Properties of the Hair and Scalp

Properties of the Hair and Scalp | Quizalize

71 questions

The main purpose of hair is to:

30 sec

The study of hair is called:

30 sec

The technical term for long hair is:

30 sec

Hair is chiefly composed of a substance called:

30 sec

The process where cells mature, move upward in their nucleus, and die is called:

30 sec

Bonds that should never be broken are called:

30 sec

Chemical side bonds affected during chemical services are called:

30 sec

Physical side bonds broken by water or heat are:

30 sec

The hair takes its shape, size, and direction from its:

30 sec

The two principal parts of the hair are the:

30 sec

The hair cuticle is the:

30 sec

A person with fine or very fine hair may be missing this hair layer

30 sec

The layer of the hair that contains the bonds, pigment, and gives strength and elasticity is this

30 sec

The hardest protein is found in what layer of the hair?

30 sec

When pigment is gone and air spaces develop, the hair appears to be:

30 sec

A person with no coloring matter in their hair has:

30 sec

A high concentration of pheomelanin will result in

30 sec

The growing cycle of the hair is called:

30 sec

The resting cycle of the hair is called

30 sec

What happens to the hair follicle during catagen?

30 sec

Which number of hairs lost per day falls in the normal range?

30 sec

Dry normal hair can strength to about

30 sec

No hair is found on the

30 sec

The average life of of hair on the head is about

30 sec

At any one time around what percent of the hair is growing?

30 sec

What is the average rate of hair growth?

30 sec

How often are eyelashes and eyebrows replaced?

30 sec

If the papilla is destroyed the hair will

30 sec

Texture refers to the hairs

30 sec

A hard glassy finish is characteristic of hair texture that is

30 sec

The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is called

30 sec

A small piece of hair standing straight up is known as a/an

30 sec

Hair elasticity is the ability of the hair to

30 sec

High porosity is indicative of hair that is

30 sec

Low porosity is indicative of hair that is

30 sec

The direction of natural flow of the hair is know as hair

30 sec

The coloring matter of the hair is known as:

30 sec

The hair and scalp are kept in a soft and pliable condition by secretions of:

30 sec

Wet hair can stretch about ________ of its length

30 sec

Canities is the technical name for

30 sec

Trichoptilosis is the technical name for

30 sec

Monilethrix is the technical name for

30 sec

Broken hair from mechanical or chemical abuse is referred to as

30 sec

A condition in which the hair grows longer or thicker than normal is:

30 sec

Fragilitas crinium is the technical name for

30 sec

Excessive matting of the hair is called

30 sec

Another name for dandruff is

30 sec

Long neglected dandruff may lead to

30 sec

Greasy or waxy dandruff is known as

30 sec

Pediculosis is a condition caused by

30 sec

Scabies is a contagious animal parasitic disease caused by

30 sec

Tinea is the technical term for

30 sec

The technical term for a boil is

30 sec

The technical term for any abnormal form of hair loss is

30 sec

Hair loss in spots or patches is known as

30 sec

Excessive application of chemicals or excessive use of hot combs may lead to

30 sec

Postpartum alopecia occurs for some women after

30 sec

Heredity hair loss is called:

30 sec

Miniaturization is characterized by:

30 sec

A topical medication applied to the scalp to help stimulate hair growth is

30 sec

An oral prescription medication for hair loss is

30 sec

The mantle, which lubricates the cuticle, is a mixture of

30 sec

Dry sulfur-yellow cuplike crusts on the scalp caused from tinea favosa are called

30 sec

The tube-like depression that encases the hair root is called the

30 sec

The portion of the hair that projects above the skin is called the

30 sec

The involuntary muscle attached to the follicle that causes goosebumps is called the

30 sec

The club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is called the

30 sec

The oil glands, which are connected to the follicles are called the

30 sec

The part of the hair located below the surface of the skin is called the

30 sec

The small cone-shape elevation that provides the nutrients needed for hair growth is called the

30 sec

The area where mitosis takes place is called the:

30 sec

Related quizzes

Related quizzes