The 5 main functions of the skin - Sensation, Heat regulation, Absorption, Protection, Excretion, Secretion (Vitamin D Production), The 3 main layers of the skin  - Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous layer or Hypo-Dermis , The main function of the sebaceous gland is..... - Secrete sebum (oil) on to the skin & hair , What is excretion? - The skin excretes waste products such as water, urea, salts through the process of sweating., What is the function of the Arrector pili muscle? - The arrector pili muscle is a small, smooth muscle attached to hair follicle that contracts, causing the hair to stand up on end trapping a layer of air providing thermal insulation., Erythema is.... - Redness of the skin. A common contra action to a beauty treatment., Absolute Contra indications - Prevents treatment, Relative Contra indications - Restricts treatment, The definition of Ergonomic working practices  - Ergonomic working practices focus on creating a safe and comfortable working environment to prevent injuries and enhance efficiency, What is PPE - Personal protective equipment - Gloves and a apron are standard PPE equipment for beauty therapists, The 3 stages of hair growth - Anagen (Active) Catagen (Changing) Telogen (Tired/resting), The 3 main blood vessels - Arteries, Veins & Capillaries, The vessel that carries blood away from the heart is the  - Arteries , The vessels that carry blood back to the heart is the - Veins , Veins have what types of walls? - Thin elastic walls, Arteries have what type of walls? - Thick muscular walls , The main composition of blood - Plasma, Erythrocytes (red blood cells), Leukocytes (white blood cells) , Thrombocytes (platelets), What is the function of the matrix - Forms new nail cells , Function of blood - Transportation, Protection / Defence, Clotting and Heat regulation, Function of Lymph - Fluid balance, Defence, Waste removal, The main arteries of the lower leg - Tibial Artery and Peroneal (Fibular artery), Main arteries of the lower arm - Radial artery and Ulnar artery , The lymph node found behind the knee - Popliteal node , The main functions of the Skeletal system - Provide a framework / support, protection, Muscle attachment / movement, Blood cell production & Mineral storage, The main functions of the muscular system - Movement, Posture / stability, Heat regulation , The main type of muscle found in the arm - Voluntary muscle , The muscles of the lower arm and lower leg are - Flexors and extensors , The bones of the lower leg and foot - Tibia, Fibia, Tarsals, Metatarsals & Phalanges , The bones of the lower arm and hand - Radius, Ulnar, Carpals, Metacarpals & Phalanges , Bone on the front of the skull - Frontal, Bones that make up the cranium (skull) - Frontal, occipital, parietal, temporal, The muscle that surrounds the eye - Orbicularis Oculi, The muscle that draws the eyebrows together causing vertical lines - The Corrugator , The two bones that make the jaw - Mandible & Maxilla , Muscle that maintains tension in the cheeks (blowing) - Buccinator , The collar bone - Clavical, The breast bone - The Sternum , The shoulder blade - The Scapula, Muscle that caps the shoulder & enables rotation - The Deltoid, Muscle that raises the shoulders (shrug) - The Trapezius , Function of Erythrocytes (RBC) - Transporation, The function of Lekocytes (WBC) - Defence / Fight Infection, The function of Thrombocytes (Platelets) - Clotting ,

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