Chapter 9 and 10 test

The appearance of the nails can reflect the general health of the body

• True
• False

The keratin in natural nails is softer than the keratin in hair

• True
• False

The water content of a healthy nail is between 5 and 10 percent

• True
• False

Nail plates need oxygen, vitamins, and minerals

• True
• False

Toenails are thicker and harder than fingernails because the toenail matrix is longer than the fingernail matrix

• True
• False

Ordinarily replacement of a natural toenail takes about 4 to 6 months

• True
• False

Agnail is another term for hangnail

• True
• False

Leukonychia spots result from a calcium or Zinc deficiency

• True
• False

Pigment cells are termed melanocytes

• true
• false

Excessive use of cuticle removers can cause onychorrhexis

• True
• False