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Distilled water is a particularly good conductor

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False

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Electricity does not occupy space or have physical or chemical properties

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True

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There are two types of electric current direct and converted

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False

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Normal electric wall sockets that power a hairdryer or curling iron or 220 V

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False

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The heating element in a hairdryer heats up because it is not large enough to carry the electric current

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True

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A wallplate is also known as a facial stimulator

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True

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Microcurrent travels throughout the entire body

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False

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UV props the scan to produce vitamin D, A fat soluble vitamin that promotes mineralization of bones

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True

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Ultraviolet a light has the longest wavelength of that UV light spectrum

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True

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Electricity is a form of energy that,when in motion, exhibits

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Thermal effects
magnetic affects
chemical effects

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Lightning bolts travel through the air at speeds of up to how many miles per hour?

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60,000

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A substance that is a particularly good conductor of electricity is

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Copper

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The path of an electric current from that generating source back to the original source is a

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Complete circuit

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Rubber, silk, wood, and glass are all good examples of

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Insulators

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Rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction and then in the opposite direction is

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Alternating current

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Electricity travels how many miles per second

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186,000

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The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor is a

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Volt

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The current for facial and scout treatments is measured in

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Milliamperes

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A measurement of how much electricity is being used in one second is a

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Watt

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The special device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit is a

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Fuse

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The electrical appliance connection that supplies current to the circuit is the

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Live connection

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Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as

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Electrotherapy

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An applicator that directs electric current from a machine to the client skin is

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Electrode

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The negative or positive pole of an electric current is referred to as the

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Polarity

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Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as
Electrotherapy
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The positive electrode is called an
Anode
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Infusing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current is known as
Iontophoresis
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The process used to treat acne and Milia and soften and emulsify deposits in the hair follicles is
Desincrustation
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Cat aphorisms forces acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the
Positive to the negative pole
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Thermal or heat producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration is
Violet ray
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The type of current that should not be used on clients who are pregnant have high blood pressure or a pacemaker is
Tesla high-frequency
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The distance between two successive peaks is called
Wavelength
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Race with short wavelengths that are the least penetrating produce chemicals a fax and kill germs are
Blue light
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Rays with long wavelengths that penetrate more deeply and produce more heat than visible light are
Infrared rays
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Lasers work by a process that turns the light from the laser into heat called
Photothermolysis
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Substances that speed up chemical reactions
Catalysts
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Unit that measures the strength of an electric current
Ampere
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Unit that measures the resistance of an electric current
Ohm
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Current used an electrical facial and scalp
Modalities
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Extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's natural electrical impulses
Microcurrent
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Color component within the scan such as blood or melanin
Chromophore
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An applicator for directing the electric from the machine to the client skin
Electrode
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Indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current
Polarity
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The positive electrode
Anode
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The negative electrode
Cathode
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The four main ones are galvanic, faradic, sinusoidal, and Tesla high-frequency
Modalities
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A constant direct-current producing chemical changes when it passes through the tissues and fluids of the body
Galvanic
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Forces acidic substances into deeper tissue using galvanic current
Cataphoresis
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The process of introducing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current
Iontophoresis
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The process of forcing liquids into the tissues from the negative toward the positive poles
Anaphoresis
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Hey process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits and blackheads
Desincrustation
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Measurement of how much electric energy is being used in one second
Watt
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One-thousandth of an ampere
Milliamperes
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The unit of measurement for the amount of current running through a wire
Amp
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Unit for measuring the pressure that forces the electric current forward
Volt
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Electricity in your house is measured in this manner
Kilowatt
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This unit measures the resistance of an electric current
Ohm
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All the electrical appliance you you should be
UL certified
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Read all __________ before using any electrical equipment
Instructions
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_________ all appliances when not in use
Unplug
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_________ all electrical equipment regularly
Inspect
61
Keep all wires, plugs, and equipment in good _________
Repair
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Use only one plug to each _________
Outlet
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You and your client should avoid contact with _________ and metal surfaces when using electricity.
Water
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Do not leave your client unattended while _________ to an electrical device.
Connected
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Keep electrical cords off the _________ and away from people's feet.
Floor
66
Do not attempt to _________ around electric outlets while equipment is plugged in.
Clean
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Do not touch two _________ objects at the same time if either is connected to an electric current.
Metal
68
Do not step on or place_________ on electrical cords.
Objects
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Do not allow an electrical cord to become _________ as it can cause a short circuit.
Twisted
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Disconnect appliances by pulling on the _________, not the cord.
Plug
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Do not attempt to _________ Electrical appliances unless you are qualified.
Repair

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