Electricity

Question 1

Apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current, mobile phone charges convert ac current to dc current needed to recharge batteries

Answer 1

Rectifier

Question 2

Unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor

Answer 2

Volt

Question 3

Unit that measures the amount of an electric current ( number of electrons flowing through a conductor)

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Ampere

Question 4

One-thousandth of an ampere

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Milliampere

Question 5

Unit that measures the resistance of an electric current

Answer 5

Ohm

Question 6

Measurement of how much electric energy is being used in 1 second

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Watt

Question 7

1,000 watts

Answer 7

Kilowatt

Question 8

Prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit

Answer 8

Fuse

Question 9

Switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of an overload

Answer 9

Circuit breaker

Question 10

Ground connection completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground

Answer 10

Grounding

Question 11

Use of electrical devices to treat the skin and for therapeutic benefits

Answer 11

Electrotherapy

Question 12

Currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments

Answer 12

Modalities

Question 13

Applicator for directing the electric current from the device to the clients skin

Answer 13

Electrode or probe

Question 14

One negative one positive– to conduct the flow of electricity through the body

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2 electrodes, each modality requires 2 except for tesla high frequency

Question 15

Indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current

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Polarity

Question 16

Positive electrode

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Anode, usually red and I’d marked with a P or plus sign

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Negative electrode black and is usually marked with an N or a minus sign

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Cathode

Question 18

Constant and direct current. It has a positive and negative pole and produces chemical changes when it passes through the tissues and fluids of the body

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Galvanic current

Question 19

Electrode used on the area to be treated

Answer 19

Active electrode

Question 20

Opposite pole from the active electrode

Answer 20

Inactive electrode

Question 21

Process of introducing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current

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Iontophoresis also known as ionization

Question 22

Infusing a positive (acid) product into the skin with the use of electric current

Answer 22

Cataphoresis

Question 23

Process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin

Answer 23

Anaphoresis

Question 24

Form of anaphoresis and is a process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles

Answer 24

Desincrustation

Question 25

Extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the bodys own natural electrical impulses

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Microcurrent

Question 26

Thermal | or heat producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration

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Tesla high frequency current. Also known as violet ray

Question 27

Electromagnetic radiation that we can see. Primary source of light used in facial and scalp treatments

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Visible light

Question 28

Distance between two successive peaks

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Wavelength

Question 29

Naked eye cannot perceive, light at either end of the visible spectrum of light that is invisible to the naked eye

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Invisible light

Question 30

Shorter wavelengths, penetrate less, and produces less heat than visible heat does, produce chemical effects, and kills germs

Answer 30

Ultraviolet radiation. UV

Question 31

Beyond the visible red light of the spectrum, produces heat, longer wavelengths , penetrates more deeply, has less energy, and produces more heat than visible light, makes up 60% of natural sunlight

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Infrared light

Question 32

Longest wavelength , penetrates directly into the dermis of the skin and damages collagen and elastin

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Ultraviolet A. UVA

Question 33

Burning rays

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Ultraviolet B UVB

Question 34

Blocked by the ozone layer

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Ultraviolet C UVC

Question 35

Application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne, wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal

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Light therapy. Phototherapy

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L.A.S.E.R.

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Light amplification stimulation emission of radiation

Question 37

Process that turns the light from the laser into heat

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Photothermolysis

Question 38

works by releasing light onto the skin to stimulate specific responses, at precise depths of the skin

Answer 38

Light emitting diode

Question 39

Increases circulation and improves the collagen and elastin production in the skin

Answer 39

Red light

Question 40

Shown to reduce swelling and inflammation

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Yellow light

Question 41

Reduces hyperpigmentation

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Green light

Question 42

Medical device that uses multiple colors and wavelengths of focused light to treat spider veins, hyperpigmentation, rosacea/redness, wrinkles, enlarged hair follicles/pores, and excessive hair

Answer 42

Intense pulse light

Question 43

Made up of all forms of energy whose spectrum ranges from the longest waves to the shortest

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Electromagnetic spectrum

Question 44

2 or 3 prong connector at the end of an electrical cord that connects an apparatus to an electrical outlet

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Plug

Question 45

Referred to as combination light because it is a combination of all the visible rays of the spectrum

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White light

Question 46

Electricity is not?

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Matter

Question 47

Provides moist, uniform heat for a facial

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Steamer, vaporizer