Waxing part 1

The medulla is composed of:

• Sebum

• Muscles

• Nerves

• Keratin

Which hormones does the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland secrete?

• Oestrogen, prolactin

• Thyroxin, human growth

• Corticosteroids, follicle stimulating

• Vasopressin, oxytocin

Clubbed hairs are usually in which stage of hair growth?

• Anagen

• Catagen

• Telogen

• Resting

What is the definition of terminal hair?

• Fine, soft, downy hair

• Deep rooted, coarse, pigmented hair

• Soft hair lacking, pigmentation

• Coarse hair lacking pigmentation

Hypersecretion of thyroxin can cause:

• Graves disease

• Cretinism

• Myxoedema

• Dwarfism

What is the function of the hair cuticle?

• To give the hair protection

• To hold the hair in the follicle

• To give the hair colour

• To produce keratin cells

Which endocrine gland is known as the "master gland"?

• Thyroid

• Adrenal

• Pituitary

• Thymus

The definition of vellus hair is:

• Fine, soft, downy hair

• Deep rooted, coarse, pigmented hair

• Soft hair lacking pigmentation

• Coarse, corkscrew hair

Which part of the hair contains melanin?

• Medulla

• Cuticle

• Cortex

• Papilla

Ingrowing hairs can be caused by:

• Waxing/sugaring when hairs are too long

• Waxing/sugaring when hairs are too short

• Incorrect waxing technique

• Poor preparations of areas to be waxed/sugared