Chapter 10: Properties & Disorders of the Hair & Scalp
Hair Structure, Growth Cycles & Scalp Conditions|37 Questions|Board Exam Prep
Vocabulary Matching
Match each numbered term with the correct lettered definition.
Fill in the Blank
Complete each statement with the correct term or phrase.
The scientific study of hair and its diseases is called
The three layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and
The phase is the active growth phase of the hair cycle
The is the outermost layer of the hair shaft made of overlapping scales
Hair gets its color from pigment located in the cortex
The technical term for abnormal hair loss is
The is the part of the hair below the skin surface
Hair is composed primarily of a protein called
Multiple Choice
Select the best answer for each board-exam style question.
The middle layer of the hair that gives it strength and elasticity is the:
During which phase of the hair growth cycle does active growth occur?
Hair color is determined by melanin found in the:
Alopecia areata is characterized by:
The average rate of hair growth per month is approximately:
Which of the following is a contagious scalp condition?
The hair cuticle functions primarily to:
Pityriasis is the technical term for:
True / False
Write T for True or F for False in the blank.
Hair is composed primarily of the protein keratin.
The medulla is the outermost layer of the hair shaft.
The anagen phase is the resting phase of hair growth.
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that is contagious.
All human hair contains a medulla.
Dandruff (pityriasis) is a contagious scalp condition.
The cortex layer of the hair contains melanin, which determines hair color.
Alopecia can be caused by genetics, stress, medications, or medical conditions.
Short Answer
Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences.
Describe the three layers of the hair shaft and explain the function of each.
Explain the three phases of the hair growth cycle and approximately how long each phase lasts.
How should a barber respond when a client presents with signs of a contagious scalp condition such as tinea capitis?