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Chapter10



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

How many chemical constituents may an essential oil contain?
a.
50
c.
200
b.
100
d.
300
 

 2. 

What is the name given to the product produced from solvent extraction of flower petals?
a.
Absolute
c.
Maceration
b.
Resinoid
d.
Flower water
 

 3. 

Which area of the brain is most affected by essential oils?
a.
Limbic system
c.
Cerebellum
b.
Pituitary gland
d.
Pineal gland
 

 4. 

A holistic therapist can recommend essential oils be taken orally.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 5. 

What is the shelf life for a citrus essential oil?
a.
2 years
c.
1 year
b.
18-36 months
d.
6-12 months
 

 6. 

When should an essential oil patch test be performed?
a.
If the client has eczema
b.
All clients should be patch tested
c.
If the client has a history of allergies or sensitive skin
d.
If the client has dermatitis
 

 7. 

Which of the following is a good oil suitable for general massage?
a.
Wheat germ oil
c.
Macadamia oil
b.
Grape seed oil
d.
Sesame oil
 

 8. 

What is hydrolat a by-product of?
a.
Maceration
c.
Distillation process
b.
Solvent extraction
d.
Expression
 

 9. 

How many drops would you add to 10mls to get a 1% blend?
a.
1
c.
5
b.
2
d.
10
 

 10. 

What is the maximum amount of drops that should be added to a bath?
a.
8
c.
16
b.
10
d.
20
 



 
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