Thermolysis

Question 1

Thermolysis is also known as

Answer 1

Electrocoagulation (HEAT)

Question 2

What does FCC stand for

Answer 2

Federal Communication Commission

Question 3

Known as high frequency , alternating current , produces therapeutic effect

Answer 3

Thermolysis

Question 4

Amount of electrons flowing from a conductor or probe

Answer 4

Current DENSITY

Question 5

The amount of electricity (ma) flowing through the probe

Answer 5

Current INTENSITY

Question 6

When the current returns to the machine by means of radiation through air

Answer 6

Capacitive return

Question 7

This pre cursor to blow our requires you to decrease the temp

Answer 7

Debris sticking to the needle

Question 8

This pre cursor blow out requires you to decrease your intensity

Answer 8

clicking / popping sound

Question 9

How to avoid a blow out

Answer 9

Increase depth of insertion
Decrease energy (ma intensity)
Increase diameter of needle (avoid shallow insertions)

Question 10

Separation of the epidermis from the dermis is known as

Answer 10

Nikolsky Sign

Question 11

How many seconds is manual thermolysis applied for?

Answer 11

3-20 seconds

Question 12

How many seconds is flash thermolysis applied for?

Answer 12

3-4 seconds

Question 13

What is the ideal heating pattern?

Answer 13

Pear/Drop shaped that develops at the TIP of the HF needle and builds up slowly at a UNIFORM rate (heat should NOT reach the surface

Question 14

Thermolysis is not as effective on what type of hair?

Answer 14

Coarse hair , distorted hair

Question 15

It is not possible to deliver cataphoresis in which method?

Answer 15

Thermolysis

Question 16

When the current is on the closer to the probe tip (the hotter the tissue is)

Answer 16

Point effect

Question 17

The area outside is not hot enough to destroy the tissue is known as

Answer 17

Critical Zone

Question 18

Which probe is the BEST to use in thermolysis

Answer 18

Tapered probes

Question 19

Thermolysis probes in order of best to worst

Answer 19

Tapered
Cylinderical
Bulbous

Question 20

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) + Hydrogen gas (Hz) produce what?

Answer 20

Lye

Question 21

This method can be applied either simultaneously or sequentially

Answer 21

Blend

Question 22

Blend method that is one current by one current (galvanic to HF and MOST PAINFUL)

Answer 22

Sequentially

Question 23

Blend method where all currents applied at the same time (mostly used by electrolygists)?

Answer 23

Simultaneously

Question 24

Theory that nerve endings are damaged by whichever current is applied first , decreasing the level of discomfort experienced by the following current

Answer 24

Neuronial Blockade

Question 25

How many units of lye is needed for VERY DEEP terminal hair

Answer 25

80 UL

Question 26

How many units of lye is needed for vellus hair

Answer 26

15 UL

Question 27

How many units of lye is needed for DEEP TERMINAL hair

Answer 27

60 UL

Question 28

How many units of lye is needed for access vellus hair ?

Answer 28

45 UL

Question 29

Characteristics of progressive epilation

Answer 29

Used for treating coarse hair in soft moist skin Working point Blend

Question 30

This is located near the middle of the anlagen follicle (intersection of nerves)

Answer 30

Nerve Plexus

Question 31

Which nervous system is involuntary? (somatic/autonomic)

Answer 31

Autonomic

Question 32

Which nervous system is associated with unexpected stress (flight/fight)

Answer 32

Sympathetic

Question 33

Which nervous system is associated with rest or repose, control me unconscious things like breathing and heart rate

Answer 33

Parasympathetic

Question 34

Structure that helps to maintain the balance of the body , provides the brain with the information about the condition of the body and the outside world

Answer 34

Neuron

Question 35

What receives information from other cells ?

Answer 35

Dendrites

Question 36

What is known as the pathway for information in the nervous system?

Answer 36

Axon

Question 37

What exists between branches, dendrites, and axons (gap or space) and contains near transmitters

Answer 37

Synapse

Question 38

What are the two main electrolytes of Acetylcholine?

Answer 38

Sodium and potassium

Question 39

What are covered with a fatty substance called myelin sheath ? (good insulator)

Answer 39

Axons

Question 40

Which nerves are known as SENSORY nerves (afferent/efferent)

Answer 40

After end

Question 41

Which nerves are known as MOTOR nerves (afferent/efferent)

Answer 41

Efferent

Question 42

Which nerves send impulses TO the nerve centers ?

Answer 42

Afferent

Question 43

Which nerves send impulses FROM nerve center to muscles

Answer 43

Efferent

Question 44

What is continuous stimulation known as ?

Answer 44

Synapse fatigue

Question 45

What is known as temporary inability to fire as fast

Answer 45

Continuous stimulation / Synapse fatigue

Question 46

When doing electrolysis , it’s advised to work the area the side of a _____ to obtain continuous stimulation

Answer 46

Quarter

Question 47

Longest nerve in the body

Answer 47

Sciatic

Question 48

What 3 things generate an impulse and increase pain? The face, chest, and back are most sensitive due to overlapping nerves

Answer 48

Caffeine , Benzedrine, and Nicotine

Question 49

Which sensory organ senses the COLD

Answer 49

End bulbs of KRAUSE

Question 50

Which sensory organ senses HEAT

Answer 50

Ruffinis end organ

Question 51

Which sensory organ senses DEEP PRESSURE

Answer 51

Pacinian Corpuscles

Question 52

Which sensory organ senses light touch and is the only one in the epidermis?

Answer 52

Meissner Corpuscles