PERSONAL HYGIENE

The average person has approximately __________ strands of hair on his or her head.

300,000

_________ is another word for "decay."

Decomposition

Like hair and skin, nails consist mainly of melanin.

False

The cuticle protects the skin at the tip of the finger and the bone underneath.

False

The free edge is covered by a thin layer of skin.

False

The only reason the Christian should practice personal hygiene is so that he will not offend other Christians.

False

Using lotion around the cuticle and drinking plenty of water will help prevent ingrown nails.

False

Fingernails should be trimmed at least once a week.

True

Keeping your body clean helps to prevent the spread of disease.

True

Keeping your nails clean will help protect you against the spread of harmful bacteria.

True

Overexposure to harsh elements, such as heat, sunlight, and chlorine, can cause your hair to become dry and brittle.

True

The appearance of your hair can indicate many things about your attitude and your health.

True

The cuticle protects the nail matrix from the invasion of harmful substances.

True

The free edge is the part of the nail plate that extends beyond the nail bed.

True

The nail matrix is the root of the nail from which the keratinized cells grow.

True

the result of sebum being trapped in a follicle with a piece of dirt or bacteria

acne

Hair color is determined by the melanin that is produced ________.

at the base of the follicle

the results of sweat being allowed to sit on bacteria-crowded areas of the skin

body odor

The __________ of the hair strand is embedded in the hair follicle.

bulb

The _______________ consists of the fibers that surround the medulla.

cortex

The _______ is the outside layer of the strand.

cuticle

the inner layer of skin that contains hair follicles and sweat glands

dermis

the outer layer of skin that is responsible for the production of melanin and keratin

epidermis

The shape of the hair is determined by the curvature of the _________.

follicle

a protein substance necessary to healthy skin

keratin

The ___________ is the soft core of the hair strand.

medulla

Healthy hair is dependent upon a diet with plenty of _________ and vitamin A.

protein

responsible for the production of sebum

sebaceous glands

an oily substance that protects the skin

sebum

the best means of prevention for body odor and acne

washing