Intermediate Quiz

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering aromatherapy, holistic spa treatments, human anatomy, hair removal techniques, and skincare ingredients.

Phytotherapy

A branch of medicine that focuses on medications derived from plants to prevent and treat diseases.

Peppermint Essential Oil

An oil that eases digestion, has a cooling sensation, and relieves muscle and joint pain.

Carrier Oils

Oils also referred to as fixed oils.

Lemon Essential Oil

An oil high in vitamin C and other antioxidants with an uplifting aroma.

Antimicrobial

A substance that reduces or eliminates the spread of pathogens.

Synergy

Describing the function of essential oils as a whole when they are combined.

Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

A popular mode used in the fragrance industry.

Arnica

A commonly used botanical known for managing inflammation, pain, arthritis, and bruises.

Aloe Vera

A commonly used botanical that treats irritation and burns and helps with conditioning the skin.

Phototoxicity

Skin issues caused by exposure to light after using certain oils, such as citrus oils.

Geranium Essential Oil

an oil that helps with cell regeneration, is fungicidal, and helps support the immune system.

Phaeophyta

Brown algae that contains iodine and antioxidants.

Aromatherapy

The use of essential oils for their therapeutic benefits.

Olfactory system

The system that links emotion, memory, and behaviors to smells.

Expression

Also known as cold press extraction; it is the most common method for citrus oils.

Lavender Essential Oil

In the context of the transcript, an oil that aids in wound healing, regulates the nervous system, and reduces spasms.

Distillation

The process that extracts essential oils by heating plant materials to release aromatic compounds, then cooling them into liquid form.

Polyphenols

A compound found in some plants that can reduce inflammation.

Coffee Ground Scrub

A type of scrub known for reducing the appearance of cellulite because of its caffeine content.

Muladhara

The chakra represented by the color Red.

Aura

An electromagnetic field circling the body with its myriad of colors.

Hydrocollator

A device that uses moist heat packs to relieve muscle pain and promote healing.

Citrine

A gemstone associated with joy, enthusiasm, and creativity.

Qi

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, an energy flow where disruption is thought to lead to illness.

Wellness

A state of equilibrium and harmony among various dimensions of well-being.

Seaweed

A marine substance rich in minerals and Vitamins A, C, and E.

Reiki

A Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation through the transfer of universal energy from the practitioners' hands to the recipient.

Shirodhara

A technique involving the gentle pouring of warm liquids over the forehead targeting the 'third eye'.

Kirlian Camera

A camera that produces abstract and surreal photographs showing aura-like patterns around objects and people.

Meditation

A practice involving directing the mind into a state of relaxation and heightened awareness.

Sugar Scrubs

Scrubs that use smaller granules to provide a less abrasive exfoliation, ideal for sensitive skin.

Reflexology

A therapy utilizing specific pressure techniques on the hands, feet, or ears targeting various organs and glands.

Flotation therapy

A tank filled with warm water and high density Epsom salts to help promote deep relaxation.

Amethyst

A gemstone valued for its calming and protective properties used to alleviate stress and promote mental clarity.

Herbal body wraps

Body wraps that use cloths soaked in herbal infusions or mineral-rich waters.

Manipura

The chakra located in the upper abdomen, represented by the color yellow.

Basalt

Stones typically used in hot stone massages due to their excellent heat retention.

Salt scrubs

Scrubs that can be too harsh for sensitive skin and have high mineral content.

Ayurveda

An ancient system of medicine rooted in India that embodies the holistic essence of the 'Science of life'.

Clear Quartz

The 'master healer' gemstone thought to amplify energy and the effects of other crystals.

Thalassotherapy

Spa therapy that harnesses the intrinsic healing properties of seawater, seaweed, and other marine-based products.

Vichy Shower

A feature involving multiple shower heads over a treatment table for a luxurious body treatment.

Scotch Hose

A powerful jet of water used for deep tissue massage and circulation stimulation.

MLD; Manual Lymphatic Drainage

supports the reduction of fluid retention and facilitates the removal of toxins and waste products.

Algotherapy

A type of spa therapy that involves the use of seaweed and other marine-based products.

Chakras

In the context of the transcript, there are $7$ of these energy centers.

Sound Energy Therapy

Therapy using acoustic therapy and vibrational sounds to induce relaxation and healing.

Ajna

Known as the third eye chakra.

Reiki Attunement

A sacred ceremony pivotal in the journey of a Reiki practitioner.

Holistic Cellulite Therapies

Includes dry brushing, anti-cellulite massage, cupping therapy, and essential oil treatments.

Digestive system

The body system consisting of the stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Muscular tissue types

There are $3$ types of this tissue.

Parietal Bone

Two of these bones form the uppermost and sides of the skull.

Mitosis

The process by which cells reproduce, dividing into two identical cells called daughter cells.

Respiratory System

The body system essential for breathing, including the lungs, diaphragm, trachea, and bronchi.

Veins

Vessels that help blood flow in one direction, to the heart.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck that assists with digestion, metabolism, and runs off iodine.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that protect the body from pathogens.

Occipital Bone

Bone located at the base of the back of the skull, just above the nape of the neck.

Trigeminal Nerve

The $5^{\text{th}}$ cranial nerve responsible for facial sensations and motor functions like chewing.

Nervous system

A system facilitating communication between the brain and body, regulating movements, and essential for sense perception, thought, and memory.

Mandible

The strongest, largest facial bone that forms the lower jaw.

Lymph

Fluid that removes waste, transports immune cells, and helps maintain fluid balance in the body.

Clavicle

The bone known as the collarbone.

Endocrine system

The body system responsible for hormones.

Excretory System

The body system responsible for removing waste and excess substances from the body.

Thrombocytes

Also known as platelets; they assist in clotting after a wound.

Lymphatic System

A system that works alongside the immune system defending the body against infections.

Circulatory system

A system that moves blood throughout the body, including the heart and various blood vessels.

Epithelial Tissue

Tissue that forms a protective covering found all over the body.

Physiology

The study of the function of the human body and how those parts work together.

Central Nervous System

Helps with function of the senses, body movement, facial expressions, and is in charge of consciousness.

Corrugator

The muscle responsible for drawing the eyebrows together creating vertical lines between the brows.

Connective tissue

The type of tissue categorized by collagen and elastin.

Hyoid Bone

AU-shaped bone considered the only free-floating bone in the body.

Nucleus

The part of the cell that houses the DNA.

Anatomy

The study of the structure of the body and its parts.

Arrector Pili Muscle

Regulates temperature by causing the hair to stand up, creating goosebumps.

Androgen

The hormone whose increase primarily causes concern for Hirsutism in women.

Telogen

The resting or dormant stage of hair growth.

Sugaring

An ancient Egyptian method of hair removal involving a paste using sugar, water, and lemon.

Epilation

A method of hair removal that removes hair below the skin's surface, extracting the root.

Depilation

The term for temporary hair removal that only removes hair from above the skin's surface.

Electrolysis

The only permanent hair removal method recognized by the FDA.

Brazilian Wax

A type of wax that removes all the hair in the pubic area.

Hair bulb

A club-like structure composed of epithelial cells that surround the papilla.

Lanugo hair

Fine, soft, and non-pigmented hair that covers the body of fetuses and newborns.

Pilosebaceous unit

A unit consisting of the hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and hair shaft (the sudoriferous gland is not part of it).

Hair matrix

Located at the base of the hair follicle; it is crucial for growth and cell division through mitosis.

Trichology

The study of human hair and the diseases associated with hair.

Dermaplaning

The best method for removing vellus hair on a woman's face.

Sebaceous gland

A gland that produces a waxy substance that protects the hair and skin.

Anagen

The active growth stage of hair growth.

Hirsutism

A condition that causes excessive hair growth on the face, abdomen, neck, chest, thighs, trunk, or lower back.

Intermediate hair

A transition type of hair with medium thickness, often found on the arms and legs.

Terminal hair

Thick, coarse, and longer type of hair found on the scalp, underarms, and pubic region.

Hair papilla

Contains nerves and capillaries that deliver nutrients to the base of the bulb.

Hard wax

A type of wax that is strip-less and more gentle on the skin.

Soft wax

A type of wax used with muslin or Pellon fabric strips that adheres to both hair and skin.

Vellus

Hair referred to as 'peach fuzz' and commonly found on women’s cheeks.