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Cosmetology License Exam Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences examined in Cosmetology License Exam — 4 chapters, 19 topics and 3 sub-topics, plus 79 flashcards written against it.
Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences in Cosmetology License Exam, not a summary of it.
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Cells, Tissues, and Body Systems
5 topics- Cell structure and cell metabolism (anabolism/catabolism)
- Types of tissue and primary organs
- Skeletal system: bones of the skull, face, neck, hand, arm
- Muscular system: muscles affected by massage
- Nervous, circulatory, and integumentary systems overview
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Structure and Growth of the Skin
4 topics- Layers of the Skin
- Epidermis layers (stratum corneum to basale)
- Dermis: papillary and reticular layers
- Subcutaneous (adipose) tissue
- Skin appendages: glands, hair, and nails
- Functions of skin and skin nourishment
- Collagen, elastin, and skin aging factors
- Layers of the Skin
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Basics of Chemistry
5 topics- Matter: elements, compounds, and mixtures
- pH and the pH scale in cosmetology
- Acids, alkalis, and oxidation-reduction reactions
- Solutions, suspensions, and emulsions
- Cosmetic product ingredient categories
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Basics of Electricity
5 topics- Electric current: AC vs. DC, conductors, insulators
- Electrical measurements (volt, amp, ohm, watt)
- Electrical safety: fuses, circuit breakers, grounding
- Modalities and electrotherapy basics
- Light therapy and electromagnetic spectrum
Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences flashcards for Cosmetology License Exam
24 of 79 cards from the Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences deck — real questions with worked answers.
What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things?
The cell.
What are the three main parts of a cell?
The cell membrane, the cytoplasm (containing the nucleus and organelles), and the nucleus.
What controls the cell's reproduction and metabolism and contains the DNA?
The nucleus.
What is cell metabolism?
The chemical process by which cells receive nutrients and use them to build, repair, and carry out activities; it has two phases: anabolism and catabolism.
Define anabolism (constructive metabolism).
The phase of metabolism in which larger molecules are built up from smaller ones, storing energy for cell repair and growth.
Define catabolism (destructive metabolism).
The phase of metabolism in which larger molecules are broken down into smaller ones, releasing energy for work such as muscle contraction.
What are the four primary types of tissue in the body?
Connective tissue, epithelial tissue, muscle (muscular) tissue, and nerve (nervous) tissue.
What is the function of epithelial tissue?
It is a protective covering on body surfaces, such as the skin, mucous membranes, glands, and linings of the heart and digestive/respiratory organs.
What is the function of connective tissue?
It supports, protects, and binds together other tissues; examples include bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, fat, and blood.
What is the function of nerve tissue?
It carries messages to and from the brain and controls/coordinates body functions; it is composed of neurons.
What is an organ?
A structure of two or more tissues that work together to perform a specific function (for example, the skin, heart, lungs, or brain).
What is the largest organ of the body?
The skin.
How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?
206 bones.
What system gives the body shape and support, protects organs, and serves as attachment for muscles?
The skeletal system.
What are the eight bones of the cranium important to cosmetology?
Occipital, two parietal, frontal, two temporal, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones.
Which bone forms the forehead?
The frontal bone.
Which bones form the crown and upper sides of the skull?
The two parietal bones.
Which bone forms the back and base of the skull (hindmost bone)?
The occipital bone.
Which two bones form the sides of the head in the ear region?
The temporal bones.
Which bones form the upper jaw of the face?
The maxillae (two maxilla bones).
Which bone forms the lower jaw and is the largest bone of the face?
The mandible.
Which facial bones form the cheekbones?
The zygomatic (malar) bones.
Which bones form the bridge of the nose?
The nasal bones.
What is the principal bone of the neck, and what other neck bones are important to cosmetology?
The hyoid bone (supports the tongue) is the principal neck bone; the cervical vertebrae (seven) and clavicle and scapula relate to the neck/shoulder region.
Planning Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences for Cosmetology License Exam
Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences is about 13% of the Cosmetology License Exam syllabus by topic count — 19 of 147 topics, spread over 4 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 15 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Cells, Tissues, and Body Systems (5 topics), Basics of Chemistry (5 topics), Basics of Electricity (5 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences (Cosmetology License Exam) FAQ
What is in the Cosmetology License Exam Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences syllabus?
Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences is split into 4 chapters — Cells, Tissues, and Body Systems, Structure and Growth of the Skin, Basics of Chemistry and Basics of Electricity, containing 19 topics and 3 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences for Cosmetology License Exam?
4 chapters. Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences accounts for about 13% of the topics in the whole Cosmetology License Exam syllabus (19 of 147).
How long should I spend on Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences for Cosmetology License Exam?
Budget around 15 hours for a first pass through Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 19 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Cosmetology License Exam Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences?
Yes — a 79-card Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.