Chapter 6 Flashcards by Kat Capone

What appliance would be used to perform finishing and styling work on your clients?

A) razors
B) brushes
C) combs
D) blow dryer

D) blow dryer

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Choosing the right implement or tool for the job will depend on your understanding of the items ____________________.

A) manufacturer
B) functions
C) guidelines
D) accessories

B) functions

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What type of combs are slightly flexible and durable but can deteriorate if left in a disinfectant over an extended time?

A) hard rubber
B) graphite
C) metal
D) combs made from carbon materials

A) hard rubber

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What type of combs are preferable for detangling, creating styling effects, or distributing product through the hair?

A) barrow-toothed
B) combination-toothed
C) wide-toothed
D) fine-toothed

C) wife-toothed

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A _____________ is an effective choice for combing through textured or tightly curled hair.

A) tail combs
B) taper comb
C) flat handle comb
D) hair pick

D) hair pick

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A round brush is used for _____________________.

A) creating volume
B) detangling dry hair
C) detangling wet hair
D) general drying

A) creating volume

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If you wanted a comb that was antistatic, what material would it be made from?

A) metal
B) hard rubber
C) carbon
D) graphite

C) carbon

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Which shears are made by working heated metal into a finished shape through the processes of hammering or compression?

A) German
B) forged
C) French
D) cast

B) forged

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Barbers often choose the French-style shear because ______________________.

A) its disposable blade eliminates honing
B) it facilitates shear-over-comb cutting
C) it is less expensive
D) the tang helps to ensure balance and control during cutting

D) the tang helps to ensure balance and control during cutting

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What type of blade consists of a convex blade that has a bevel group onto the blade edge?

A) semi-convex
B) beveled edge
C) convex
D) hollow ground

A) semi-convex

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With shear blades what part of the blade does the cutting?

A) point
B) tang
C) cutting edge
D) shank

C) cutting edge

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Which of the following shear parts control the distance between the blades?

A) bumper
B) shank
C) tension screw
D) thumb grip

C) tension screw

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What handle design has a shorter thumb shank to reduce overextension and is considered to be more ergonomically correct?

A) offset
B) opposing
C) angle
D) Crow

A) offset

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____________________ shears create patterns and texture in hair.

A) texturizing
B) chunking
C) thinning
D) blending

A) texturizing

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The finger tang is where your little finger can rest to _____________________.

A) control larger amounts of hair
B) manipulative the moving blade of the shears
C) prevent the grips from touching when the shears are completely closed
D) relive pressure on your nerves and tendons

D) relieve pressure on your nerves and tendons

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When holding shears, do not allow the finger grip to slide past the second knuckle or you will__________________.

A) strain your arm
B) lose control of the finger tang
C) lose control of the shears
D) strain your hand

C) lose control of the shears

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When holding shears you should insert the tip of your thumb into the thumb grip no further than your ________________.

A) second knuckle
B) cuticle
C) first knuckle
D) the tip of the nail

B) cuticle

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You should practice opening and closing shears, using only the _______________ to manipulate the moving blade of the shears.

A) thumb
B) little finger
C) index finger
D) wrist

A) thumb

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Palming the shears is when the shears are closed and resting in the palm while you _________________________.

A) disinfect the shears
B) sharpen the shears
C) cut the hair
D) comb the hair

D) comb the hair

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What procedure allows the first two fingers of one hand free to control the hair and the shear hand is then free to cut the hair section?

A) stropping the razor
B) transferring and palming the comb
C) honing the razor
D) palming the shears

B) transfers g and palming the comb

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What tool is used for finish and detail work?

A) adjustable blade clippers
B) metal combs
C) detachable blade clippers
D) outliners

D) outliners

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Adjustable blade clippers have adjustable blades that are affixed to the unit with __________________.

A) clipper guards
B) hanger loops
C) screws
D) bumper

C) screws

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An electric clipper with a pivot motor would be used to cut what type of hair?

A) thick, coarse or damp
B) all types
C) thick and dry
D) dry and fine

A) think, coarse or damp

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In what type of clipper motor do the blades pull in one direction?

A) pivot
B) universal
C) rotary
D) magnetic

D) magnetic

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Clipper blades are usually made of high-quality carbon steel or ___________________. A) graphite B) ceramic C) hard rubber D) edgers

B) ceramic

What are clipper guards also known as? A) attachment combs B) hair shapers C) blending shears D) edgers

A) attachment combs

The technique used by barbers to hold the clipper is most often determined by the ________________. A) style of the clipper B) manufacturers instructions C) section of the head they are working on D) hairstyle

C) section of the head they are working on

A general rule to follow is for the barber to hold the clippers in a manner that permits _______________. A) the closest cut B) uniformity within the cut C) faster and more precise haircutting D) free wrist movement

D) free wrist movement

What is the razor of choice for professional barbering? A) trimmer B) straight C) safety D) edger

B) straight

You should avoid judging a razor simply on ___________. A) color and design B) quality C) other barbers' recommendations D) manufacturer

A) color and design

What type of razor tends to be used almost exclusively in the barbershop because it helps to maintain infection control standards? A) hair shaper B) conventional straight razor C) changeable-blade straight razor D) razor shaper

C) changeable blade straight razor

The method of replacing the blade in a changeable-razor will vary depending on the _________________. A) model B) procedure C) shave D) holding technique

A) model

If the razor handle is in a straightened position with the thumb and first two fingers almost touching at the shank, this is the technique for____________________. A) shaving B) honing C) haircutting D) stropping

C) haircutting

If the ball of the thumb and first two fingers are positioned on the flat side of the shanks with the handle pivoted up to allow the little finger to rest on the tang, this is the technique for ___________________. A) shaving B) honing C) haircutting D) stropping

A) shaving

Which of the following positions gives the most control of the razor when honing and stropping? A) ball of thumb supports razor at bottom of shank and little finger rests on tang with first two or three fingers at top of shank B) ball of thumb and first two fingers are positioned on flat side of shanks with handle pivoted up to allow little finger to rest on tang C) ball of thumb and first two fingers are positioned on flat sides of shank with handle in straight position D) razor handle is in a straightened position with the thumb and first two fingers almost touching at shank

C) ball of thumb and first two fingers are positioned on the flat sides of the shank with the handle in a straight position

When a razor is properly _________________, it acquires the degree of hardness required for a good cutting edge. A) finished B) balanced C) tempered D) sized

C) tempered

Which of the following refers to the weight and length of the blade relative to that of the handle? A) razor size B) razor grind C) razor temper D) razor balance

D) razor balance

What is used to grind the steel and impart an effective cutting edge to the razor blade? A) temper B) strop C) hone D) grind

C) hone

A keen razor edge has fine teeth and tends to dig into a thumbnail________________. A) without cutting power B) with a smooth steady grip C) with a jerky feeling D) with a harsh grating sound

B) with a smooth steady grip

A keen razor edge has fine teeth and tends to dig into a thumbnail________________. A) without cutting power B) with a smooth steady grip C) with a jerky feeling D) with a harsh grating sound

A) honing

What pace is preferred when stropping? A) slow B) uneven C) fast D) moderate

D) moderate

What type of chairs are typically smaller in design and do not usually have a headrest? A) motorized B) hydraulic C) styling D) barber

C) styling

What type of towels may be preferred for shampooing and chemical services because of their absorbent qualities? A) synthetic B) terry cloth C) paper D) vinyl

B) terry cloth

___________________ soap is used in electric latherizers. A) liquid cream B) soft C) vegetable D) hard

A) liquid cream

Which of the following requires the use of a stove to heat it? A) electric flat iron B) pressing brush C) electric curling iron D) conventional (marcel) iron

D) Marcel Iron

What machine introduces water-soluble products into the skin during a facial? A) electrotherapy B) Tesla C) galvanic D) high-frequency

C) galvanic

What method is no longer considered a safe and sanitary option for loose hair removal? A) paper neck strips B) neck dusters C) vacuum systems D) paper towels

B) neck dusters

Which hair removal method many not facilitate a thorough dusting? A) paper neck strips B) vacuum systems C) cloth towels D) paper towels

A) paper neck strips

What type of towel would you use for a towel wrap? A) pre-steamed B) neck duster C) styling D) 100 percent cotton terry cloth

D) 100 percent cotton terry cloth

How should you grasp the towel for a towel wrap? A) tautly B) loosely C) lengthwise D) vertically

C) lengthwise

Which of the following is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures? A) osteology B) physiology C) Anatomy D) histology

B) physiology

The study of the human body structures seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized is ____________________. A) physiology B) histology C) myology D) Anatomy

D) Anatomy

The study of tiny structures found in living tissues is known as _____________________. A) pathology B) physiology C) histology D) myology

C) histology

What is the colorless jellylike substance found inside cells in which food elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present? A) centrioles B) cytoplasm C) plasma D) protoplasm

D) protoplasm

What part of the cell plays an important pet in cell reproduction and metabolism? A) nucleus B) cell membrane C) protoplasm D) cytoplasm

A) nucleus

Mitosis is the usual process of cell reproduction of human tissues that occurs when the cell divides into two identical cells called _________________. A) receptors B) centrioles C) daughter cells D) neurons

C) daughter cells

What part of the cell is needed for growth, reproduction, and self-repair? A) protoplasm B) cytoplasm C) nucleus D) cell membrane

B) cytoplasm

What type of tissue carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions? A) epithelial B) muscle C) connective D) nerve

D) nerve

An example of connective tissue is/are ______________. A) mucous membranes B) skin C) blood D) the lining of the heart

C) blood

Body tissues are composed of large amounts of ________________. A) fat B) water C) minerals D) nutrients

B) water

What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body? A) nerve B) epithelial C) muscle D) adipose

D) adipose

Nerve tissue is composed of special cells known as _______________. A) microscopic cells B) neurons C) daughter cells D) interstitial cell’s

B) neurons

______________ are groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions. A) body connections B) body physiology C) body systems D) body tissues

C) body systems

Structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plants and animals are called ___________________. A) systems B) nerves C) organs D) cells

C) organs

_______________ is the study of the anatomy, structure, and function of the bones. A) osteology B) pathology C) histology D) myology

A) osteology

Which of the following bones joins all of the bones of the cranium together? A) parietal B) ethmoid C) sphenoid D) temporal

C) sphenoid

What bones of the face are also known as malar bones or cheekbones? A) lacrimal B) zygomatic C) mandible D) maxillae

B) zygomatic

One of the primary functions of the skeletal systems is to _________________. A) serve as attachments for internal organs B) protect various external structures C) store most of the body’s fat supply D) help produce white and red blood cells

D) help produce white and red blood cells

What is the largest bone of the arm and extends from the shoulder to the elbow? A) humerus B) ulna C) radius D) caprus

A) Humerus

What is the largest bone of the arm and extends from the shoulder to the elbow? A) humerus B) ulna C) radius D) caprus

C) non-striated (smooth)

Which of the following is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures? A) osteology B) physiology C) Anatomy D) histology

B) physiology

The study of the human body structures seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized is ____________________. A) physiology B) histology C) myology D) Anatomy

D) Anatomy

The study of tiny structures found in living tissues is known as _____________________. A) pathology B) physiology C) histology D) myology

C) histology

D) protoplasm

What part of the cell plays an important pet in cell reproduction and metabolism? A) nucleus B) cell membrane C) protoplasm D) cytoplasm

A) nucleus

C) daughter cells

What part of the cell is needed for growth, reproduction, and self-repair? A) protoplasm B) cytoplasm C) nucleus D) cell membrane

B) cytoplasm

What type of tissue carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions? A) epithelial B) muscle C) connective D) nerve

D) nerve

An example of connective tissue is/are ______________. A) mucous membranes B) skin C) blood D) the lining of the heart

C) blood

Body tissues are composed of large amounts of ________________. A) fat B) water C) minerals D) nutrients

B) water

What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body? A) nerve B) epithelial C) muscle D) adipose

D) adipose

Nerve tissue is composed of special cells known as _______________. A) microscopic cells B) neurons C) daughter cells D) interstitial cell’s

B) neurons

______________ are groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions. A) body connections B) body physiology C) body systems D) body tissues

C) body systems

Structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plants and animals are called ___________________. A) systems B) nerves C) organs D) cells

C) organs

_______________ is the study of the anatomy, structure, and function of the bones. A) osteology B) pathology C) histology D) myology

A) osteology

Which of the following bones joins all of the bones of the cranium together? A) parietal B) ethmoid C) sphenoid D) temporal

C) sphenoid

What bones of the face are also known as malar bones or cheekbones? A) lacrimal B) zygomatic C) mandible D) maxillae

B) zygomatic

D) help produce white and red blood cells

What is the largest bone of the arm and extends from the shoulder to the elbow? A) humerus B) ulna C) radius D) caprus

A) Humerus

What type of muscles are found in the internal organs of the body, such as the stomach and intestine? A) voluntary B) striated (striped) C) non-striated (smooth) D) cardiac

C) non-striated (smooth)

The part of the muscle that moves and is farthest from the skeleton is the _________________. A) origin B) fibrous C) belly D) insertion

D) insertion

What bone framework serves as a protective covering for the heart, lungs and other delicate internal organs? A) cranium B) thorax C) cervical vertebrae D) vertebral column

B) thorax

Muscular tissue may be stimulated by electric current, which may be either high-frequency or ________________. A) faradic current B) infrared rays C) steamers D) ultraviolet rays

A) faradic current

The muscle that draws the scalp backward is known as the ___________________ muscle. A) epicranial aponeurosis B) frontalis C) epicranius D) occipitalis

D) occipitalis

What muscle is the ring muscle of the eye socket that enables you to close your eyes? A) levator palpebrae superioris B) corrugator C) orbicularis oculi D) procerus

C) orbicularis oculi

The muscle of the mouth that draws the corner of the mouth out and back, as in grinning, is known as the ___________________ muscle. A) buccinator B) risorius C) triangularis D) mentalis

B) risorius

The latissimus dorsi muscle ______________. A) helps extend the arm away from the body B) assists in breathing C) pulls the upper lip backward, upward, and outward D) assists the swinging movements of the arm

A) helps extend the arm away from the body

The tricep is a large muscle that _________________. A) allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body B) lifts the forearm and flexes the elbow C) produces the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm D) covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm

D) covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm

The muscle of the forearm that rotates the radius outward and the palm upward is the ________________. A) pronator B) extensor C) supinator D) flexor

C) supinator

The muscular system covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton, and its function is to help___________________. A) produce both white and red blood cells B) produce movement within the body C) equalize the body’s temperature D) carry wastes and impurities away from the cells

B) produce movement within the body

An example of an immovable joint is the _____________. A) skull B) hip C) elbow D) knee

A) skull

Painful inflammation involving the carpus (wrist) area can be caused by _____________. A) heat B) keeping the wrist straight C) prolonged standing D) repetitive motions

D) repetitive motions

What body system helps regulate the body’s temperature? A) circulatory B) nervous C) integumentary D) lymphatic/immune

C) integumentary

_______________ are secretions, such as insulin, adrenaline, and estrogen, that stimulate functional activity or other secretions in the body. A) hormones B) plasma C) interstitial fluid D) protoplasm

A) hormones

The ___________ system consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries that distribute blood throughout the body. A) endocrine B) circulatory C) respiratory D) lymphatic/immune

B) circulatory

What types of glands release hormonal secretions directly into the bloodstream? A) exocrine B) hormonal C) endocrine D) duct

C) endocrine

Which of the following helps carry wastes and impurities away from the cells before it is routed back to the circulatory system? A) lymph B) blood C) plasma D) interstitial fluid

A) lymph

The spleen is part of what body system? A) reproductive B) endocrine C) circulatory D) lymphatic/immune

D) lymphatic/immune

Cervical nerves originate at the _______________. A) brain B) spinal cord C) scalp D) heart

B) spinal cord

Which of the following carries blood-containing waste products back to the heart and lungs for cleaning and to pick up oxygen? A) veins B) arteries C) capillaries D) arterioles

A) veins

Blood is approximately what percent water? A) 40% B) 50% C) 80% D) 25%

C) 80%

In the hand, what draws the fingers together? A) adductors B) flexors C) abductors D) extensors

A) adductors

What body system controls and coordinates the functions of all the other systems and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently? A) respiratory B) endocrine C) nervous D) circulatory

C) nervous

Which of the following controls consciousness and all mental activities, the functions of the five senses, and voluntary muscle actions? A) peripheral nervous system B) autonomic nervous system C) somatic nervous system D) central nervous system

D) central nervous system

Sensory nerves, also known as ____________ nerves, carry impulses or messages from the sense organs to the brain. A) afferent B) reflex C) efferent D) axon

A) afferent

What type of nerve supplies impulses to the upper part of the face? A) infratrochlear B) maxillary C) ophthalmic D) mandibular

B) maxillary

What body system passes on the genetic code from one generation to another? A) lymphatic/immune system B) endocrine C) reproductive D) endocrine

C) reproductive

One of the primary functions of the lymphatic/immune system is to _______________. A) provide a suitable fluid environment for the cells B) regulate the body’s temperature C) help produce movement within the body D) support the skeleton

A) provide a suitable fluid environment for the cells

The brain is the part of the central nervous system contained in the ________________. A) thorax B) cranium C) spinal column D) axon terminal

B) cranium

Sensory nerve endings are called ____________ and are located close to the surface of the skin. A) nodes B) capillaries C) receptors D) accessories

C) receptors

What does the word integumentary mean? A) map B) study of C) bone D) natural covering

D) natural covering

Which of the following is the connection between two or more bones of the skeleton? A) nerve B) tendon C) joint D) ligament

C) joint

The _____________ are the bones of the fingers, consisting of three in each finger and two in the thumb? A) phalanges B) parietal bones C) metacarpals D) temporal bones

A) phalanges

What body system relies upon the skeletal and nervous systems for its activities and proper operation? A) circulatory B) muscular C) reproductive D) integumentary

B) muscular

The ____________ system is closely connected to The cardiovascular system as they both transport streams of fluids. A) endocrine B) integumentary C) lymphatic/immune D) reproductive

C) lymphatic/immune

What artery supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the scalp and back of the head up to the crown? A) anterior auricular B) posterior auricular C) transverse facial D) occipital

D) occipital

What color is blood when it is in the veins? A) light red B) dark red C) blue D) bright red

B) dark red

What blood vessels bring nutrients to the cells and carry away waste materials? A) capillaries B) arterioles C) arteries D) venules

A) capillaries

A normal adult heart beats about how many times per minute? A) 40 to 60 B) 60 to 80 C) 75 to 100 D) 100 to 110

B) 60 to 80

Which of the following nerves is affected during facials, primarily when you are giving a massage to your client? A) trigeminal B) trifacial C) facial D) accessory

D) accessory

What type of nerves carries impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands? A) afferent B) sensory C) motor D) receptor

C) motor

What type of muscle is an involuntary muscle that is not duplicated anywhere else in the body? A) striated B) cardiac C) nonstriated D) striped

B) cardiac

What bone is U-shaped and supports the tongue and its muscles? A) malar B) cervical vertebrae C) mandible D) hyoid

D) hyoid

__________________ are whitish cords made up of bundles of nerve fibers held together by connective tissue. A) dendrites B) nerves C) glands D) axons

B) nerves