Electricity Flashcards
What is an Active Electrode
Electrode of an Electrotherapy device that is used on the area to be treated
Alternating current
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.
Ampere
Abbreviated A and also known as Amp; unit that measures the amount of an electric current (quantity of electrons flowing through a conductor)
anaphoresis
Process of infusing an alkaline (negative) product into the tissues from the negative pole toward the positive pole.
Anode
Positive electrode; the anode is usually red and is marked with a P or a + sign.
Blue light
A light- emitting diode for use on clients with acne.
cataphoresis
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.
Cathode
Negative electrode; the cathode is usually black and is marked with a N or a minus - sign.
Chromophore
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.
Circuit breaker
Switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit and the first indication of an overload.
Complete electric circuit
The path of an electric current from the generating source through conductors and back to its original source.
Conductor
Any substance, material, or medium that easily transmits electricity.
Converter
Apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current.
Deisncrustation
Process used to soften and emulsify sebum and black heads in the follicles.
Direct Current
Abbreviated by DC; constant, even- flowing current that travels in one direction only and is produced by chemical means.
Electric Current
The flow of electricity along a conductor.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Also known as electromagnetic spectrum of radiation; made up of all forms of energy whose spectrum ranges from the longest waves to the shortest.
Electrotherapy
The use of electrical devices to treat the skin and for therapeutic benefits
Fuse
A special device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit.
Galvanic current
A constant and direct current (DC); uses a positive and negative pole to produce the chemical reactions (Desincrustation) and Ionic reactions (iontophoresis)
Green light
A light- emitting diode for use on clients with hyperpigmentation or for detoxifying the skin.
Grounding
The ground connection completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground.
Inactive electrode
Opposite pole from the active electrode
Infrared Light
Infrared light has longer wavelengths, penetrates more deeply, less energy, produces more heat than visible light; makes up to 60% of natural sunlight.
