31 Questions
what does the greek root word in trichology (trichos) mean?
hair
where is the hair shaft located?
below the epidermis
contraction of this structure causes the hair to stand up resulting in goose bumps
arrector
found at the base of the hair follicle
hair bulb
tube like structure that surrounds the hair root and anchors the hair in the skin or scalp
hair follicle
produces a substance called sebum also known as oil which lubricates the hair and skin
sebaceous glands
cone shaped elevation at the base of the hair bulb
dermal papillae
attached to the hair follicle
arrector
bulb shaped contains living cells that will form at the hair strand
hair bulb
not found on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet
hair follicle
the cortex is also known as the hairs pith or core
False
what are twi types of side bonds
hydrogen salt and disulfide
the side bonds account for about ______ of the hairs overall strength
1/3
which of the following is a weak physical bond
hydrogen
a disulphide bond is a strong _______ side bond
chemical
what will alter disulphide bonds
hair relaxers
which of the following is not a reccomended precaution to take before thermal styling tools to ensure that the hair is protected
test the tools out on your own hair first
wave pattern is constant through the hair
False
largest diameter
coarse
does not present problems or concerns in styling
medium
can by dry or frizzy
coarse
may feel limp or flat
fine
what does hair density measure
the number of individual hair strands per 1 square cm of scalp
natural blondes usually have the _______ hair density
highest
natural red heads usually have the _______ hair density
lowest
What is the function of sebum in relation to the hair and skin?
It lubricates the hair and skin
Where are the side bonds primarily located in the hair structure?
Cortex
What causes the hair to stand up, resulting in goose bumps?
Contraction of arrector pili muscle
which one of the following is not a type of bacterial infection of the scalp
psoriasis
how do carbon bundles present in a person
as a cluster of boils
what is another term for boil
carbuncle
Test your knowledge of trichology and hair anatomy with this quiz. Learn about the meaning of the Greek root word 'trichos', the location of the hair shaft, and the functions of different structures associated with hair follicles and roots.
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