Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password

Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Question

A main protein that is found in natural nails is
click to flip
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't know

Question

The portion of the living skin on which the nail plate sits is the
Remaining cards (18)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Nail struc & growth

cosmetology Studying

QuestionAnswer
A main protein that is found in natural nails is keratin
The portion of the living skin on which the nail plate sits is the nail bed
The nail bed is attached to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue called the bed epithelium
Nail cells are formed in what part of the nail structure matrix
The nail plate is guided and helped along during its growth by a thing layer of tissue called bed epithelium
The matrix continues to create new cells provided that its receives nutrition and is kept healthy
The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is the lunula
The most visible part and functional part of the nail module is the nail plate
The nail plate is constructed of how many layers of nail cells? 100
The living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area is the eponychium
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies underneath the free edge of the nail plate is the hyponychium
Tough bands of fibrous tissues that connect bones are ligaments
The slits or furrows on the sides of the nail plate are nail grooves
The length, width, and curvature of nails are determined by matrix shape
In the normal adult the average rate of nail growth is about 1/10 inch per month
A healthy natural nail will continue to grow provided there is no damage to the matrix
Replacement of the natural fingernail usually takes about 4 to 6 monthes
What fingernail grows the fastest? middle finger
The nail has a water content between 15 and 25 %
Created by: BrittneeB
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards