quiz 3: personal hygiene
a strand of hair is composed of
a bulb, a cortex, a medulla, a cuticle
the result of sebum being trapped in a follicle with a piece of dirt or bacteria
acne
Halitosis is the medical terminology for
bad breath
the results of sweat being allowed to sit on bacteria-crowded areas of the skin
body odor
The neck stabilizes the root and is covered by the
cementum
converts sound waves into electrochemical impulses, which are transmitted to the brain
cochlea
consists of the inner lining of the eyelids which contains many glands that secrete oil and tears, enabling the eye to move freely and easily.
conjunctiva
the inner layer of skin that contains hair follicles, blood vessels, and sebaceous glands
dermis
what will prevent hangnails?
drinking water using lotion around the cuticle
channels sound to the eardrum
ear canal
appropriate protection from loud noises
ear plugs
caused by sinus infection or another illness affecting the nose or mouth
earache
a safe treatment for wax build-up
eardrops
a thin membrane, dividing the outer ear from the middle ear, which moves the ossicles
eardrum
The crown is the top part of the tooth that is covered by
enamel
outer layer of skin that is responsible for the production of melanin and keratin
epidermis
Nearsightedness and farsightedness can be corrected with the use of:
eyeglasses contact lenses
Overexposure to which of the following elements can cause your hair to become dry and brittle
heat sunlight & chlorine
a protein substance necessary for healthy skin, hair, and nails
keratin
the root of the nail from which keratinized cells grow.
nail matrix
can see objects that are close more clearly than objects that are far away.
nearsighted people
How often should the free edge of the nail be trimmed
once a week
small bones in the middle ear that transfer sound waves to the inner ear
ossicles
disease destroys the gums and ligaments that surround the teeth.
peridontal
Cavities and periodontal disease occur when what is not adequately removed from the surface of the tooth.
plaque
a film-like substance that is formed from the acid that results from the combination of food sugars and bacteria on the surface of the tooth.
plaque
what nutrients help hair grow
protein Vitamin A
The system of blood vessels and nerves inside the tooth are known as
pulp
The outer part of the eye consists of the:
pupil iris cornea sclera
Which of the following measures will help avoid undue eyestrain?
reading with adequate light watching television from as far away as possible taking breaks when working on the computer
the nerve tissue at the back of the eye, which receives the image that has been formed by the cornea, the pupil, and the crystalline lens.
retina
The formation of plaque and halitosis can be avoided by brushing and flossing at leas
two times a day
the best means of prevention for body odor and acne
washing
protects the eardrum from dirt
wax
