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Infection control, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Egronomics, Basic Principles of Chemistry and Electricity
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Cosmetology
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08/28/2009

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Term
Microbiology
Definition
The study of small living organisms called microbes, such as bacteria.
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Nonpathogenic
Definition
nondisease producing bacteria
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Pathogenic
Definition
Disease-producing bacteria
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Cocci
Definition

spherical (round) shaped bacterial cells, which appear singularly or in groups.

 

C= circle and cocci

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Staphylocci
Definition
pus-forming bacterial cells that form grapelike bunches or clusters and are present in abscesses, pustules and boils.
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Streptococci
Definition
Also pus-forming bacterial cells that form in long chains and can cause septisemia (bloodpoisoning), strep throat, rheumatic fever, and other serious infections.
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Diplococci
Definition

Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections, including pneumonia.

 

Diplo means double.

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Bacilli
Definition

Most common bacterial cells.

 

Are bar/pill or rod-shaped cells that can produce a variety of diseases including tetanus, bacteria influenza, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria.

 

B= Bacilli bar

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Spirilla
Definition

Spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells that cause highly contagious disease such as syphilis, cholera and lyme disease.

 

S= Sprial Spirilla

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Active Stage
Definition
Bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly.
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Inactive Stage
Definition
When conditions become unfavorable, bacteria cells die or become inactive.
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Viruses
Definition
Are sub-microscopic particles(much samaller than bacteria) that cause familiar diseases.
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Human Hepatitis B (HBV)
Definition
Is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver. Personal service workers (PSWs) such as nurses, doctors, teachers, and cosmetologists, are asked to take precautions against HBV, which is a vaccine-preventable disease.
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External Parasites
Definition
Are organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism such as fungi, ringworm, scabies, and head lice.
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Immunity
Definition
The bodies ability to destroy infectious agents.
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Infection Control
Definition

Efforts to prevent the spread of disease.

 

Divided up into three main categories: Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization.

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Sanitation
Definition
To removed dirt and debris.
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Disinfection
Definition
To kill bacteria. (quats)
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Sterilization
Definition
To kill all microbes when the skin is punctured.
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Cells
Definition
Basic units of living matter (life).
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Nucleus
Definition
Control center, of cells activities.
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Production department of the cell, where most of the cells activities take place.
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Cell Membrane
Definition
Outer surface of the cell, which encloses the protoplasm.
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Metabolism
Definition
The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients (food) for cell growth and reproduction.
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Anabolism
Definition
The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones. During this phase, the body stores water, food and oxygen for the times when they are needed by the body.
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Catabolism
Definition
The process of breaking down larger molecules of substances into smaller ones. This phase causes a release of energy within the cell, necessary for the performance of specific body functions, including muscular movements and digestion.
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Tissues
Definition
Gropus of the same kind of cells.
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Epithelial Tissue
Definition
Covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs.
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Connective tissue
Definition
Supports, protects, and holds the body together.
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Nerve Tissue
Definition
Coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord.
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Muscular tissue
Definition
Contracts when stimulated to produce motion.
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Liquid tissue
Definition
Carries food, waste products and hormones.
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Organs
Definition
Are separate body structures that perform specific functions. They are composed of two or more separate tissues.
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Body Systems
Definition
A group of body structures and/or organs that together perform one of more vital function for the body.
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Skeletal System
Definition
Provides framework for the body
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Muscular System
Definition
Moves the body
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Circulatory System
Definition
Circulates blood through the body
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Nervous System
Definition
Sends and recieves body messages
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Digestive system
Definition
Supplies food to the body
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Excretory System
Definition
Eliminates waste from the body
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Respiratory System
Definition
Controls breathing of the body
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Endocrine System
Definition
Controls growth and general health and reproduction of the body
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Reproductive system
Definition
Allows living organisms to procreate others of its kind
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Integrumentary System
Definition
Controls the Sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands
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Osteology
Definition
The study of bone
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Circulatory System
Definition
Controls the circulation of blood and lymph through the body.
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Cardiovascular system
Definition
Is responsible for the circulation of blood, includes the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries
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Lymph-vascular system
Definition
Responsible for the circulation of lymph through lymph glands, nodes and vessels.
Term
Ergonomics
Definition
Looks at how you do your work, what body movemnets, positions, tools, and equipment you should use and the effect all these things have on your and your clients health and comfort.
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Matter
Definition
Anything that occupies space
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pH Scale

(potential hydrogen)

Definition
Scale ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral. acidic0, neutral7, or alkaline14
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Electricity
Definition
A form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes.
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Electric current
Definition
The movement of electricity along a path called a conductor.
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Load
Definition
The technical term for any electrically powered appliance.
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Conductor
Definition
A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.
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Insulator
Definition
Material that does not allow the flow of electric current.
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Amp
Definition
A unit of electric strength
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Volt
Definition
A unit of electric pressure
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Ohm
Definition
A unit of electric resistance
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Watt
Definition
Measurement of how much electrical energy is being used.
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Electrotherapy
Definition
The application of electrical currents during treatments to the skin.
Term
DC Direct Current
Definition
Electrons move at an even rate and flow in only one direction --->
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AC Alternating Current
Definition
Electrons move flow first in one direction and then in the other <--->
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