Light Therapy Flashcards

Test 4

1
Q

The therapeutic effect of ultrasound is produced by mechanical of what?

A

Vibrations

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2
Q

Photons stimulate chromosphores in a process known as

A

Photobiomodulation

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3
Q

Stimulation of chromophores results in beneficial therapeutic outcomes such as

A

pain relief, accelerated healing, immunomodulation, wound healing, tissue regeneration, muscle relaxation, local vasodilation

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4
Q

What Laser Characteristic means all light energy has the same Wavelenth, produce same color?

A

Monochromatic

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5
Q

What laser characteristic is a light photon traveling in waves having different lengths. It also determines the color of light in phase said to be what?

A

Coherent

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6
Q

What laser characteristic has a beam that does NOT tend to diverge as it travels through space?

A

Collimated

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7
Q

Phontons absorbed by photoreceptors stimulates what?

A

Mitochondria

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