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Third Element of Physics Flashcards

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What are some general effects of ultraviolet?

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Increased perspiration 
Potential premature ageing 
Produces tan 
Required for Vitamin D synthesis 
Increased desquamation
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What are the characteristics of erythema?

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REDNESS OF SKIN

Dilation of blood vessels

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Physiological effect of Erythema

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Increased supply of nutrients to the skin

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What are some general effects of infrared?

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Erythema 
Increased perspiration 
Increased circulation 
Dilation of pores 
Muscle relaxation 
Increased absorption of product
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What are the characteristics of Tanning?

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Skin pigmentation darkens.

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Physiological effects of tanning

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UV rays stimulate melanocytes to produce melanin.

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What are some characteristics of desquamation?

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Shedding of epithelial tissues

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Physiological effect of desquamation

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Removal of dead skin cells improving appearance of skin.

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What are som characteristics of perspiration?

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Excretion of water through the skin

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Physiological effects of perspiration

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Evaporates and cools skin
Remove waste from skin
Temperature control

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Health and safety - UV and IR

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Protect eyes with googles 
UV applied at 76-91cms
IR applied at 76cms
Remove contact lenses 
Remove all jewellery 
Never leave client 
Check skin reaction
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Wavelengths - radio waves?

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Greater than 0.3m

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Wavelengths - microwaves?

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1mm-0.3m

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Wavelengths - infrared?

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700nanometres - 1mm

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Wavelengths - visible?

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400nm - 700nm

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Wavelengths - Ultraviolet?

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10-400nm

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Examples of radio waves

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Mobiles, radars and radios.

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Examples of microwaves

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Bluetooth, gps and microwave.

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Examples of infrared

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Produce heat and warm skin

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Examples of visible

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Detected by the human eye

21
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Examples of ultraviolet

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Breaks down elastin and collagen

Penetrates epidermis

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