Anatomy & Physiology — Barber Practice Test
45 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
Which paired bones form the sides of the head in the ear region?
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This Barber Anatomy & Physiology practice set has 45 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 70% on the real Barber knowledge test to pass.
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Three questions from the Anatomy & Physiology bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
Which layer of the hair shaft is the outermost layer, made of overlapping translucent scales that protect the inner structure?
- Cuticle — Correct answer
- Cortex
- Medulla
- Papilla
Explanation: The cuticle is the hair's outermost layer, composed of overlapping, translucent (colorless) scales arranged like shingles on a roof. It protects the inner layers of the hair shaft from damage and chemical penetration.
Handbook: Anatomy & Physiology — Hair Shaft Structure
Which layer of the hair shaft contains the melanin pigment that determines natural hair color, and gives hair its strength and elasticity?
- Cortex — Correct answer
- Cuticle
- Medulla
- Follicle
Explanation: The cortex is the middle layer of the hair shaft, making up the majority of the hair's bulk. It contains melanin (pigment granules) that determine natural color, and its fibrous protein structure gives the hair its strength, elasticity, and texture.
Handbook: Anatomy & Physiology — Hair Shaft Structure
Which innermost layer of the hair shaft is sometimes absent in fine or naturally blond hair?
- Medulla — Correct answer
- Cuticle
- Cortex
- Bulb
Explanation: The medulla is the innermost layer of the hair shaft, composed of round cells. It is often absent in fine, naturally blond, or some gray hair and is not believed to have any known function in the hair's strength or color.
Handbook: Anatomy & Physiology — Hair Shaft Structure