Hair and Scalp

Straight hair has a/an ________ shape: A. round B. almost flat C. oval D. half-moon

A. round

In most cases, gray hair is caused by: A. the natural aging process B. type A personality C. unnatural shock to the body D. albinism

A. the natural aging process

The three main structures associated with the hair root are the follicle, the bulb, and: A. the hair stream B. the papilla C. the hair shaft D. the medulla

B. the papilla

The medical term for ringworm is: A. pediculosis B. tinea C. pityriasis D. scatula

B. tinea

Three types of hair on the body are classified as long hair, short of bristly hair and: A. pigmented hair B. vellus C. cilia D. terminal hair

B. vellus

The transitional phase of hair growth lasts approximately: A. 1-2 days B. 1-2 months C. 1-2 weeks D. 1-2 years

C. 1-2 weeks

When evaluating hair loss, the time lapse between evaluations should be: A. 4-6 weeks B. 2-4 months C. 2-4 months D. 4-6 weeks

C. 2-4 months

Average daily hair loss is approximately: A. 40-50 hairs B. 400-500 hairs C. 40-100 hairs D. 10-30 hairs

C. 40-100 hairs

Telogen effluvium: A can be reversed B. happens to everyone C. is hereditary D. is incurable

A. can be reversed

The technical term for eyelash hair is: A. cilia B. barba C. capilli D. supercilia

A. cilia

The growing phase of hair growth is known as: A. anagen B. biogen C. catagen D. telogen

A. anagen

A miniaturization of certain scalp follicles contributes to: A. androgenetic alopecia B. postpartum alopecia C. alopecia areata D. telogen effluvium

A. androgenetic alopecia

A prescription pill for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia is: A. finasteride B. follicidil C. monoxidil D. methacrylate

A. finasteride

Follicles are set at an angle so the hair above the surface: A. flows to one side B. forms a cowlick C. does not fall out D. has volume

A. flows to one side

Oil glands are connected to: A. hair follicles B. arteries C. hair roots D. nerves

A. hair follicles

The two main divisions of the hair are the hair root and: A. hair shaft B. follicle C. papilla D. bulb

A. hair shaft

The condition characterized by an abnormal development of hair on areas of the body normally bearing only vellus hair is known as: A. hypertrichosis B. monilethrix C. canities D. fragilitas cranium

A. hypertrichosis

In men, a horseshoe-shaped fine of hair is referred to as: A. male patterned baldness B. fringe pattern baldness C. baldness D. dome baldness

A. male patterned baldness

If the papilla is destroyed, the hair will: A. never grow again B. grow in gray C. grow in thicker D. grow again

A. never grow again

The medical term for dandruff is: A. pityriasis B. pediculosis C. epithelialitis D. monilethrix

A. pityriasis

Hair grows approximately: A. 1" per month B. 1/2" per month C. 1/4" per month D. 1 1/4" per month

B. 1/2" per month

The average head has about ______ individual shafts of hair. A. 50,000 B. 100,000 C. 1,000,000 D. 10,000

B. 100,000

Hair continues to grow for a period of: A. 2-6 months B. 2-6 years C. 2-6 weeks D. 26 months

B. 2-6 years

When testing for telogen effluvium, if more than _______ hairs come out easily, the client has active shedding and may be going through telogen effluvium. A. 15-20 B. 3-5 C. 30-40 D. 1-3

B. 3-5

A whorl is formed when hair grow in a: A. conflicting pattern B. circular pattern C. curly and straight pattern on one head D. tuft pattern

B. circular pattern

The club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the: A. arrestor pili B. bulb C. papilla D. hair shaft

B. bulb

The three hair shapes are round, oval, and: A. rectangular B. almost flat C. triangular D. half-moon

B. almost flat

A client's hair must be ______ before any service. A. shampooed B. analyzed C. sterilized D. thoroughly dried

B. analyzed

Scientists believe approximately 95% of hair loss is caused by a progressive condition called: A. alopecia areata B. androgenetic alopecia C. chemotherapy D. generic alopecia

B. androgenetic alopecia

The small involuntary muscle attached to the underside of the follicle is know as the: A. erector muscle B. arrector pili C. gooseflesh flexor D. follicle tendon

B. arrector pili

The hair root is located: A. above the skin surface B. below the skin surface C. under the cuticle D. within the cortex

B. below the skin surface

Extreme porosity may be caused by: A. conditioning treatments B. damage from faulty treatments C. strand testing D. brushing hair before shampooing

B. damage from faulty treatments

Androgenentic alopecia: A. does not change follicle size B. does not alter the number of follicles C. alters follicle structure D. increases follicle numbers

B. does not alter the number of follicles

Hair is not found on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, lips, and: A. neck B. eyelids C. ankles D. wrist

B. eyelids

Wiry hair may have a hard, glass finish caused by: A. raised cuticle scales B. flat cuticle scales C. over conditioning D. age

B. flat cuticle scales

Pityriasis steadies is also referred to as: A. dry dandruff B. greasy dandruff C. lice D. ringworm

B. greasy dandruff

The lower part of the ________ is destroyed during the transitional phase of the hair life cycle. A. hair root B. hair follicle C. hair bulb D. papilla

B. hair follicle

Hair flowing in the same direction is the: A. natural parting B. hair stream C. circular pattern D. main division

B. hair stream

Pediculosis is caused by: A. the itch mite B. head lice C. tinea D. a vegetable parasite

B. head lice

The gene for the most common type of hair loss may be: A. altered B. inherited from either parent C. inherited from the maternal side D. responsible for pityriasis

B. inherited from either parent

Hair is composed chiefly of: A. oxygen B. keratin C. melanin D. sulfur

B. keratin

The innermost layer of the hair is referred to as the pith marrow, or: A. cuticle B. medulla C. cortex D. protective layer

B. medulla

The three layers of the hair are the cuticle, cortex, and: A. bulb B. medulla C. root D. shaft

B. medulla

The degree of hair loss in men can be evaluated by rating: A. texture and elasticity B. pattern and density C. texture and density D. pattern and texture

B. pattern and density

An itchy scalp with small white scales either attached to the scalp in masses or scattered loosely in the hair is an indication of: A. hirsuties B. pityriasis capitis simplex C. pediculosis D. tinea

B. pityriasis capitis simplex

Alternate bands of gray and dark hair is called: A. smoky B. ringedhair C. canities D. acquired canities

B. ringedhair

Oil gland are also know as: A. suderiferous glands B. sebaceous glands C. endocrine glands D. follicle glands

B. sebaceous glands

Trichoptilosis is the technical name for: A. burnt hair B. split ends C. gray hair D. ringed hair

B. split ends

The only one of the five senses not used when analyzing the hair is: A. touch B. taste C. smell D. sight

B. taste

Scabies is caused by: A. spores B. the itch mite C. tinea D. abnormal hair loss

B. the itch mite

In women, androgenetic alopecia may be recognized by: A. a horseshoe shape B. a full parting C. a smaller diameter ponytail D. a fuller diameter ponytail

C. a smaller diameter ponytail

Enlarging miniaturized follicles and reversing the miniaturization process prolongs the growth phase of the hair cycle and: A. removes vellus B. encourages root formation C. allows longer and thicker hair to grow D. eliminates postpartum alopecia

C. allow longer and thicker hair to grow

Asking questions about a client's family history with hair loss helps identify: A. alopecia areata B. telogen effluvium C. androgenetic alopecia D. postpartum alopecia

C. androgenetic alopecia

The papilla is located: A. below the medulla B. above the hair root C. at the bottom of the follicle D. at the skin surface

C. at the bottom of the follicle

The technical term for gray hair is: A. mottiltis B. monilethrix C. canities D. ash

C. canities

The chemical composition of hair varies with its: A. thickness B. length C. color D. growth pattern

C. color

Hair pigment is found in the __________ layer. A. cuticle B. medulla C. cortex D. pith

C. cortex

A cowlick is formed when a tuft of hair: A. grows to a point B. grows in a circle C. is standing up D. will not curl

C. is standing up

The technical term for beaded hair is: A. trichorrhexis nodosa B. nodositis C. monilethri D. hirsuties

C. monilethrix

A topical solution applied to the scalp that is medically proven to regrow hair is: A. finasteride B. follicidil C. monoxidil D. methacrylate

C. monoxidil

Vellus hair is: A. pigmented B. coarse C. non pigmented D. curly

C. non pigmented

It may take a longer amount of time for chemicals to penetrate hair with: A. medium texture B. good porosity C. poor porosity D. fine texture

C. poor porosity

The hair's ability to absorb moisture is its: A. texture B. elasticity C. porosity D. density

C. porosity

Alopecia areata is defined as: A. slow baldness B. male pattern baldness C. sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches D. hair loss due to repetitive traction of the hair due to pulling or twisting

C. sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches

Long, thick pigmented hair is known as: A. vellus B. supercilia C. terminal D. cilia

C. terminal

The true guide for a hair shape is: A. a person's age B. a person's nationality C. the direction of a hair as it projects out of the follicle D. the size of the hair root

C. the direction of a hair as it projects out of the follicle

The cuticles's scale like cells protect: A. the scalp B. the root C. the inner structure of the hair D. the outside horny layer

C. the inner structure of the hair

Red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles are symptoms of: A. tine favosa B. pediculosis C. tinea capitis D. hypertinea

C. tinea capitis

The study of hair is called: A. hairology B. dermatology C. trichology D. biology

C. trichology

The hair loss process is a gradual conversion of terminal hair follicles to: A. supercilia hair B. horseshoe shaped follicles C. vellum-like follicles D. enlarged follicles

C. vellum-like follicles

Hair can be stretched 40-50% when: A. damaged B. dry C. wet D. permanently waved

C. wet

About _____ % of the hair is in the resting phase at any one time. A. 90 B. 50 C. 75 D. 10

D. 10

The resting phase of hair growth lasts approximately: A. 1-2 weeks B. 1-2 months C. 2-6 years D. 2-6 months

D. 2-6 months

By age 35, almost _____ % of men show some degree of hair loss. A. 10 B. 95 C. 25 D. 40

D. 40

At any one time _______ % of our hair is growing: A. 10 B. 50 C. 75 D. 90

D. 90

Redheads have approximately _____ shafts of hair on the head. A. 140,000 B. 19,000 C. 9,000 D. 90,000

D. 90,000

Gray hair: A. Appears at age 40 B. multiplies with removal D. sheds easily D. grows that way from the bulb

D. grow that way from the bulb

One common hair myth is: A. hair is shed daily B. keratin is protein C. the medulla may be absent in fine hair D. hair grows after death

D. hair grows after death

The natural color of hair, its strength, and texture depend mainly on: A. exposure to sunlight B. the follicle C. the cortex D. heredity

D. heredity

A person born with a absence of coloring matter in the hair shaft and no marked pigment coloring in the skin or irises of the eyes is a/an: A. vitiligo B. melanin deficient C. caucasian D. albino

D. albino

Fragility's cranium is identified by: A. knotting B. beads or nodes C. split ends D. brittle hair

D. brittle hair

The transitional phase of hair growth is known as: A. anagen B. telogen C. biogen D. catagen

D. catagen

_______ hair has the greatest diameter. A. fine B. straight C. gray D. coarse

D. coarse

During catagen the follicle: A. increases in volume B. thickens C. lengthens D. decreases in volume

D. decreases in volume

Hair texture refers to the hair's: A. ability to absorb moisture B. degree of straightness or curliness C. ability to hold a full style D. degree of coarseness or fineness

D. degree of coarseness or fineness

Tinea favosa may be identified by: A. red papules B. white flakes C. multiple furuncles D. dry, surfer-yellow, cup like crusts on the scalp

D. dry, surfer-yellow, cup like crusts on the scalp

The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original form without breaking is known as: A. porosity B. density C. texture D. elasticity

D. elasticity

Eyebrows and eyelashes are replace: A. daily B. monthly C. weekly D. every 4-5 months

D. every 4-5 months

The hair root is encased by a tube like depression in the skin known as the: A. bulb B. arrestor pili C. papilla D. follicle

D. follicle

Tina is commonly carried y scales or hairs containing: A. dandruff B. product buildup C. lice D. fungi

D. fungi

If hair is pulled out from the foots, it will: A. never grow again B. grow in gray C. grow in thicker D. grow again

D. grow again

Trichorrhexis nods may be identified by: A. a horseshoe pattern B. brittle hair C. lack of elasticity D. nodular swellings along the hair shaft

D. nodular swellings along the hair shaft

The cosmetologist may recognize miniaturized hairs on a client's scalp by their: A. flat ends B. round ends C. split ends D. pointy ends

D. pointy ends

Resistant hair is said to have: A. good porosity B. hygroscopic quality C. moderate porosity D. poor porosity

D. poor porosity

The chief purposes of the hair are adornment and: A. sweat diversion B. oil reduction C. flattering appearance D. protection

D. protection

The oily substance secreted from the oil glands is called: A. lymph B. melanosome C. humectous D. sebum

D. sebum

The resting phase of the hair growth cycle is know as: A. anagen B. catagen C. biogen D. telogen

D. telogen

The three phases of hair growth are anlagen, catagen and: A. biogen B. transitional C. active D. telogen

D. telogen

Excessive application of chemicals or excessive use of hot combs may cause: A. alopecia areata B. telogen effluvium C. androgenetic alopecia D. traumatic alopecia

D. traumatic alopecia

In male pattern baldness, the scalp is divided into the front, the mid-area, and the: A. apex B. parietal C. vortex D. vertex

D. vertex