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Chapter 9

Cosmetolgy

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The _____ is the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe. free edge matrix lunula cuticle free edge
Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending on the shape of the: grooves mantle cartilage matrix matrix
The cuticle does all of the following EXCEPT: prevent injury prevent infection seal the space between the nail plate and living skin nourish the matrix nourish the matrix
Nail polish is applied to the: eponychium perionychium nail plate nail bed nail plate
The _____ is the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail. nail groove lunula sidewall matrix sidewall
Nails will continue to grow provided that there is no damage to the: matrix nail bed cuticle nail plate matrix
The _____ is the living skin bordering the root and sides of a nail. hyponychium ligament eponychium perionychium perionychium
The _____ is a slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate. eponychium perionychium hyponychium bed epithelium hyponychium
The matrix does NOT contain: nerves melanocytes lymph blood vessels melanocytes
Replacement of a natural fingernail takes about: 10 to 12 months 4 to 6 months 6 to 8 weeks 6 to 8 months 4 to 6 months
The living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area is the: eponychium hyponychium cuticle perionychium eponychium
The nail that grows the fastest is on the: index finger ring finger middle finger thumb middle finger
Products marketed as cuticle moisturizers are designed for the: bed epithelium cuticle eponychium matrix eponychium
The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the: lunula cuticle nail bed matrix nail bed
The _____ is hardened keratin that sits on and covers the nail bed. nail plate matrix cuticle lunula nail plate
The cuticle is: living tissue adhered to the nail plate also known as the eponychium directly attached to the eponychium difficult to remove difficult to remove
The natural nail is also known as: matrix cuticle free edge onyx onyx
The _____ is the dead, colorless tissue attached to the nail plate. matrix cuticle lunula ligament cuticle
The rate of nail growth increases dramatically: during the last trimester of pregnancy during the winter during the first trimester of pregnancy as you grow older during the last trimester of pregnancy
In appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and: pitted rigid matte translucent translucent
The thin layer of tissue that is attached to the nail plate is the: ligament eponychium bed epithelium cuticle bed epithelium
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