Colorado Cosmetology Written Practice Exam

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What condition describes split or brittle nails?

Onycholysis
Onychoptosis
Onychorrhexis
Pterygium

The correct answer is: Onychorrhexis

Onychorrhexis is a condition where the nails become split or brittle due to the breakdown of keratin, the protein that makes up the nails. Onycholysis, option A, refers to separation of the nail from the nail bed. While this can lead to brittle nails, it is not the correct term for the specific condition described in the question. Onychoptosis, option B, refers to the shedding or loss of a nail. This is not the correct term for split or brittle nails. Pterygium, option D, is the growth of tissue over the nail. While this can happen in conjunction with brittle nails, it is not the specific condition described in the question.