Mississippi Cosmetology Board Practice Exam

What is a fissure more commonly referred to?

1. Crack in the lip

2. Type of rash

3. Hair split ends

4. Nail disorder

The correct answer is: Crack in the lip

A fissure is typically defined as a narrow opening or crack, and is more commonly used to refer to a crack in the lip. Although all four options can technically be categorized as some type of "opening" or "split," the term fissure is most commonly associated with cracks in the lip. B A rash typically refers to widespread bumps or redness on the skin, while a fissure is a more specific type of opening or split. C: Split ends are a hair condition, not a commonly accepted term for a specific type of opening or crack. D: Nail disorders usually refer to a range of different conditions affecting the nails themselves, and are typically not referred to as "fissures."