PERSONAL HYGIENE

_________ is another word for "decay."

The only reason the Christian should practice personal hygiene is so that he will not offend other Christians.

Keeping your body clean helps to prevent the spread of disease.

the outer layer of skin that is responsible for the production of melanin and keratin

a protein substance necessary to healthy skin

the inner layer of skin that contains hair follicles and sweat glands

responsible for the production of sebum

an oily substance that protects the skin

the result of sebum being trapped in a follicle with a piece of dirt or bacteria

the results of sweat being allowed to sit on bacteria-crowded areas of the skin

the best means of prevention for body odor and acne

The appearance of your hair can indicate many things about your attitude and your health.

The average person has approximately __________ strands of hair on his or her head.

The __________ of the hair strand is embedded in the hair follicle.

The _______ is the outside layer of the strand.

The ___________ is the soft core of the hair strand.

The _______________ consists of the fibers that surround the medulla.

Hair color is determined by the melanin that is produced ________.

The shape of the hair is determined by the curvature of the _________.

Healthy hair is dependent upon a diet with plenty of _________ and vitamin A.

Overexposure to harsh elements, such as heat, sunlight, and chlorine, can cause your hair to become dry and brittle.

Like hair and skin, nails consist mainly of melanin.

The nail matrix is the root of the nail from which the keratinized cells grow.

The cuticle protects the skin at the tip of the finger and the bone underneath.

The free edge is covered by a thin layer of skin.

The cuticle protects the nail matrix from the invasion of harmful substances.

The free edge is the part of the nail plate that extends beyond the nail bed.

Keeping your nails clean will help protect you against the spread of harmful bacteria.

Fingernails should be trimmed at least once a week.

Using lotion around the cuticle and drinking plenty of water will help prevent ingrown nails.