Where are the nail plate cells formed?
Bed epithelium
Bone marrow
Matrix
Ligaments
Healthy nails look _____________.
smooth, shiny and pink
smooth, shiny and dull red
smooth, dull and pink
smooth, dull and white
Nails grow more quickly during which season?
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer
The technical term for nail is ________________.
keratin
onyx
solehorn
matrix
The free edge ______________.
is part of the matrix
extends over the tip of the finger or toe
attaches directly to the nail bed
is where the nail plate cells are created
Cuticle removers work by _______________.
dissolving the eponychium
dissolving the hyponychium
moisturizing the cuticle tissue
dissolving the cuticle tissue
Which of the following is technically referred to as the onyx?
Natural Nail
Eponychium
The natural nail is primarily composed of what substance?
Bile
Hyponychium
Keratin
Complex carbohydrates
A normal, healthy nail is _______________.
smooth
brittle
slightly blue in color
All of the above
The keratin in natural nails is _________________ the keratin in hair or skin.
exactly the same
significantly darker than
softer than
harder than
The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge is called the _________________.
nail groove
nail unit
nail fold
nail bed
What is the whitish half-moon shape at the base of the nail called?
Nail plate
Lunula
The __________________ is the most visible and functional part of the nail unit.
cuticle
bed epithelium
nail plate
The cuticle is ________________.
dead tissue
colorless tissue
attached to the nail plate
all of the above
The living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area is the _________________.
eponychium
hyponychium
Nail technicians are allowed to __________________.
cut the eponychium
trim the eponychium
gently push back the eponychium
How long does the replacement of the natural fingernail take?
2 to 3 weeks
6 to 8 weeks
2 to 4 months
4 to 6 months
How long does it take for the natural replacement of a toenail?
8 to 10 weeks
9 to 12 months
12 to 16 months
Growth of the nails can be affected if an individual has ____________.
an injured matrix
a nail disorder
a nail injury
Answering yes to which of the following questions means that the tissue in question is the cuticle?
Does the tissue adhere to the nail plate but scrape off easily?
Is the tissue thin and colorless, but easily visible under close inspection?
Is the tissue nonliving and not directly attached to living skin?
A normal nail grows forward from the ________________.
free edge
lunula
Nails grow slowest at what time of year?
Fall
Whose nails most likely grow slowest?
Elderly people
Babies
Teenagers
Middle-aged people
During the last trimester of pregnancy, nail growth _______________.
increases dramatically
decreases dramatically
stops altogether
varies dramatically
The surface of a normal, healthy nail ______________.
has hollows
has wavy ridges
is unspotted
The hard protective plate located at the end of the finger or toe is called _______________.
natural nail
ligament
The fingernails and toenails are part of which body system?
Digestive system
Integumentary system
Reproductive system
Respiratory system
The are under the nail plate has a ________________ appearance extending from the lunula to just before the free edge of the nail.
bluish
pinkish
greenish
yellowish
The _______ is the slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate.
Ligaments __________________.
produce new cells to grow the nail plate
connect bones or hold an organ in place
are located along the free edge of the nail
are composed primarily of neurons
The ________________ are folds of normal skin that surround the nail plate.
nail folds
cuticles
nail beds
matrices
What causes the dramatic increases and decreases in the rate of nail growth during and after pregnancy?
Lack of prenatal vitamins
Use of prenatal vitamins
Changes in the amount of food ingested
Hormone levels
The nail bed ________________.
is supplied with many nerves
contains no blood vessels
both of these answers are correct
neither of these answers are correct
What does an inadequate amount of water do to the nail?
Makes nail thin
Makes nail yellow
Makes nail rigid
Makes nail white
What does an adequate amount of water do for the nail?
Makes nail thick
Makes nail flexible
Makes nail brittle
The visible nail area that is made of hardened cells and does NOT contain any nerves or blood vessels is the ___________.
The pocket-like structure that holds the nail root and nail matrix is the _____________.
mantle
perionychium
Nail grooves are sometimes referred to as ______________.
nail roots
hyponychiums
The skin under the free edge that prevents bacteria from entering the nail bed is known as the _________________.
nail wall
nail matrix
The ________________ of the nails can reflect the general health of the body.
color
thickness
texture
overall appearance
Compared to normal skin of equal thickness, the nail plate ______________.
does not allow any water to pass through
allows water to pass through less easily
allows water to pass through more easily
absorbs water readily
The matrix area contains ____________.
nerve
lymph
blood
Cuticle tissue is very _________________.
easy to remove from the nail plate
populated with blood vessels
sticky
thick
The length, width, and curvature of the ______________ determine the thickness, width, and curvature of the natural nail plate.
What can be done to make the nail plate grow thicker?
Regular soaking in salt water
Nothing
Regular use of hot oil treatments
Regular use of a waterproof polish
The nail of the _______________ grows fastest.
thumb
index finger
middle finger
pinkie finger
Compared to the matrix on fingernails, the matrix found the toenails is _____________.
shorter
longer
darker in color
lighter in color
Compared to fingernails, toenails grow _____________.
thinner
softer
slower
The natural nail is considered an appendage of the ______________.
skin
bone
hair
none of the above
Oil-based nail conditioners ________________.
are not recommended
can improve nail flexibility
can increase water loss
cannot be applied to clients' nails in most salons
