Hair Chemistry: Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology Test Prep
This flashcard set highlights the relevance of anatomy and physiology in cosmetology, focusing on body structure, the importance of recognizing when to refer clients to medical professionals, and understanding how aging affects cellular processes like metabolism in response to cosmetic products.
Which topic is included in the study of anatomy?
a. causes of illness
b. functions of organs
c. organization of the body
d. treatment of health conditions
c. organization of the body
Key Terms
Which topic is included in the study of anatomy?
a. causes of illness
b. functions of organs
c. organization of the body
d. treatment of health conditions
c. organization of the body
Why should cosmetologists understand anatomy and physiology?
a. to identify the organs that make up the human tissues
b. to recognize when to refer clients to a healthcare professional
c. to recognize and diagnose conditions of the skin, hair, and nails
d. to recommend treatment options for clients with skin, hair, and nail conditions
b. to recognize when to refer clients to a healthcare professional
A cosmetologist is concerned about how a 75-year-old client’s body will respond to the active ingredients in a cosmetic product. Which factor is most important to consider?
a. mitosis
b. metabolism
c. cell growth
d. cellular organization
b. metabolism
Which structure contains the cell’s genetic material?
a. nucleus
b. cytoplasm
c. protoplasm
d. cell membrane
a. nucleus
Which tissue type provides a protective covering for parts of the body?
a. nerve tissue
b. muscle tissue
c. epithelial tissue
d. connective tissue
c. epithelial tissue
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
a. to move parts of the body
b. to control the bodily functions
c. to support other tissues and organs
d. to coordinate messages to and from the brain
c. to support other tissues and organs
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which topic is included in the study of anatomy? | c. organization of the body |
Why should cosmetologists understand anatomy and physiology? | b. to recognize when to refer clients to a healthcare professional |
A cosmetologist is concerned about how a 75-year-old client’s body will respond to the active ingredients in a cosmetic product. Which factor is most important to consider? | b. metabolism |
Which structure contains the cell’s genetic material? | a. nucleus |
Which tissue type provides a protective covering for parts of the body? | c. epithelial tissue |
What is the primary function of connective tissue? | c. to support other tissues and organs |
A(n) __________ is defined as a group of specialized tissues that perform specific functions in the body. | a. organ |
A person’s body mounts a strong defense against viruses and bacteria, so the individual rarely gets sick. Which body system is primarily responsible for this characteristic? | b. lymphatic system |
A cosmetologist is applying makeup to a client’s face. The ________ system provides physical markers that guide the placement of different products. | a. skeletal |
A person’s body fails to effective remove waste products, leading to a buildup of harmful substances. This individual is most likely experiencing impaired function of the __________ system. The __________ is a major organ of this body system. | a. excretory, liver |
What function does the cranium have? | b. protects the brain |
Which cranial bone forms the back of the skull above the nape? | c. occipital bone |
Which facial bones form the cheekbones and outer part of the eye socket? | d. zygomatic bones |
The primary function of the hyoid bone is to __________. | d. support the tongue and its muscles |
Which bone is the shoulder blade? | c. scapula |
The __________ contains the bones of the palm. | d. metacarpus |
The bones of the fingers and toes are called the __________. | c. phalanges |
Which three bones form the ankle joint? | a. tibia, fibula, talus |
What is a function of the nonstriated muscles? | a. breathing |
Which technique should the cosmetologist use to provide a safe massage? | c. direct massage pressure from the movable to the immovable part of the muscle |
A client dislikes the smell of a cosmetic product. In response, the client lifts the upper lip and dilates the nostrils in an expression of displeasure. Which muscle has produced this facial expression? | c. levator labii superioris |
Which muscle opens and closes the jaw? | d. temporalis |
Which muscle turns the hand inward so that the palm faces downward? | c. pronator |
When a person shrugs the shoulders, this movement is controlled by the __________ muscle. | d. trapezius |
Which action is produced by the abductors in the hand? | b. spreading the fingers |
Which foot muscle moves the big toe away from the other toes? | a. abductor hallucis |
Which muscle covers the front of the shin? | c. tibialis anterior |
While receiving a shampoo service, the client perceives that the water is warm and comfortable. Which part of the client's body carries this information about the water temperature to the brain? | b. sensory nerves |
A client with diabetes is receiving cosmetology services. Which complication is most likely to occur because of this illness? | d. burns from water that is too hot during a pedicure |
Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles? | a. arteries |
Which blood vessel supplies blood to the front of the scalp, ear, face, neck, and sides of the head? | d. external carotid artery |
After receiving a massage, a client with a circulatory disorder stand up quickly, becomes lightheaded, and loses consciousness. Which condition likely led to this event? | d. decrease in blood pressure |
Which organ is in the lymphatic system? | c. spleen |
The are gland-like structure that filter viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells. | a. lymph nodes |
Which of the following is considered an accessory organ of the skin? | d. sensory receptors |
What is the primary function of the integumentary system? | b. protection from outside elements |
Which part of the body is included in the integumentary system? | c. oil glands |
What is the primary function of the endocrine system? | b. reproduction |
Which substance is produced by an exocrine gland? | a. sweat |
A male teenager experiences the growth of facial hair during puberty. Which body system is responsible for this change? | c. endocrine system |
The basic units of all living things, from bacteria to plants to animals, including human beings, are _. | c. cells |
The complex system that serves as a protective covering and helps regulate the body's temperature is the __ system. | a. integumentary |
The system distributes blood throughout the body. | b. circulatory |
The _ system is responsible for breaking down foods into nutrients and wastes. | d. digestive |
The system is the body system consisting of a group of specialized glands that affect the growth, development, sexual functions, and health of the entire body. | a. endocrine |
The system protects the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying pathogens and toxins. | d. lymphatic |
The system covers, shapes, and holds the skeletal system in place. | b. muscular |
The system controls and coordinates all other systems of the body and makes them work efficiently and react to the environment. | d. nervous |
The system makes blood and oxygen available to body structures through breathing and eliminating carbon dioxide. | c. respiratory |
A cosmetologist notices during a haircut that their longtime client's hair is thinning. When asked if anything has changed since the last visit, the client tells the cosmetologist about starting hormone replacement therapy. In order to understand whether these two situations may be connected, the cosmetologist should be knowledgeable about what body system? | c. endocrine system |