Electricity

Question 1

What is an Active Electrode

Answer 1

Electrode of an Electrotherapy device that is used on the area to be treated

Question 2

Alternating current

Answer 2

Abbreviated AC; rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction; Produced by mechanical means, and changed directions 60 times per second.

Question 3

Ampere

Answer 3

Abbreviated A and also known as Amp; unit that measures the amount of an electric current (quantity of electrons flowing through a conductor)

Question 4

anaphoresis

Answer 4

Process of infusing an alkaline (negative) product into the tissues from the negative pole toward the positive pole.

Question 5

Anode

Answer 5

Positive electrode; the anode is usually red and is marked with a P or a + sign.

Question 6

Blue light

Answer 6

A light- emitting diode for use on clients with acne.

Question 7

cataphoresis

Answer 7

The process of forcing an acidic (positive) product into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole; tightens and calms the skin.

Question 8

Cathode

Answer 8

Negative electrode; the cathode is usually black and is marked with a N or a minus - sign.

Question 9

Chromophore

Answer 9

the colored cells or target in the epidermis or dermis that absorbs the laser beam’s thermal energy, causing the desired injury or destruction of the material.

Question 10

Circuit breaker

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Complete electric circuit

Answer 11

The path of an electric current from the generating source through conductors and back to its original source.

Question 12

Conductor

Answer 12

Any substance, material, or medium that easily transmits electricity.

Question 13

Converter

Answer 13

Apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current.

Question 14

Deisncrustation

Answer 14

Process used to soften and emulsify sebum and black heads in the follicles.

Question 15

Direct Current

Answer 15

Abbreviated by DC; constant, even- flowing current that travels in one direction only and is produced by chemical means.

Question 16

Electric Current

Answer 16

The flow of electricity along a conductor.

Question 17

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Answer 17

Also known as electromagnetic spectrum of radiation; made up of all forms of energy whose spectrum ranges from the longest waves to the shortest.

Question 18

Electrotherapy

Answer 18

The use of electrical devices to treat the skin and for therapeutic benefits

Question 19

Fuse

Answer 19

A special device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit.

Question 21

Galvanic current

Answer 21

A constant and direct current (DC); uses a positive and negative pole to produce the chemical reactions (Desincrustation) and Ionic reactions (iontophoresis)

Question 22

Green light

Answer 22

A light- emitting diode for use on clients with hyperpigmentation or for detoxifying the skin.

Question 23

Grounding

Answer 23

The ground connection completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground.

Question 24

Inactive electrode

Answer 24

Opposite pole from the active electrode

Question 25

Infrared Light

Answer 25

Infrared light has longer wavelengths, penetrates more deeply, less energy, produces more heat than visible light; makes up to 60% of natural sunlight.