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What is the main cause of body odor?
What is the main cause of body odor?
- Inhibition of enzymes involved in bacterial action
- The action of apocrine secretion
- Bacterial breakdown of organic materials in sweat (correct)
- Presence of sterile and odorless sweat glands
Which compound exhibits deodorant properties by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in the axillae?
Which compound exhibits deodorant properties by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in the axillae?
- Antibacterial cationic agents (correct)
- Chlorhexidine acetate
- Triclosan
- QUATs (Benzelkonium chloride)
How do antiperspirants work to reduce sweat production?
How do antiperspirants work to reduce sweat production?
- By promoting bacterial growth in the sweat glands
- By enhancing the oxidation of fatty acids
- By inhibiting the action of apocrine secretion
- By forming a plug in the sweat duct (correct)
What is the ideal substrate for bacterial growth leading to body odor?
What is the ideal substrate for bacterial growth leading to body odor?
What is responsible for producing body odor?
What is responsible for producing body odor?
Which type of sweat is sterile and odorless at the time of discharge?
Which type of sweat is sterile and odorless at the time of discharge?
Which substance is often used as a propellant in aerosol sprays?
Which substance is often used as a propellant in aerosol sprays?
What type of aerosol contains particles introduced directly into the gas?
What type of aerosol contains particles introduced directly into the gas?
Which ingredient is often used to reduce sweat secretion?
Which ingredient is often used to reduce sweat secretion?
What is the main function of gelling agents in deodorant and antiperspirant sticks?
What is the main function of gelling agents in deodorant and antiperspirant sticks?
Which substance is added to aerosol products to give an immediate sense of coolness when applied to the skin?
Which substance is added to aerosol products to give an immediate sense of coolness when applied to the skin?
What is the purpose of adding fragrance and colorants to deodorant and antiperspirant sticks?
What is the purpose of adding fragrance and colorants to deodorant and antiperspirant sticks?
What is the role of alcohol in aerosol products?
What is the role of alcohol in aerosol products?
What type of material forms the bulk of the formulation in deodorant and antiperspirant sticks?
What type of material forms the bulk of the formulation in deodorant and antiperspirant sticks?
Which substance is added to deodorant and antiperspirant sticks to give the product a dry feel?
Which substance is added to deodorant and antiperspirant sticks to give the product a dry feel?
What is the purpose of adding propellant to aerosol products?
What is the purpose of adding propellant to aerosol products?
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