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17 Cards in this Set
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electricity is a form of energy that, when in motion, exhibits
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magnetic, chemical, or thermal effects
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a 12 amp hair dryer must have a cord that is blank as thick as a 5 amp.
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double
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voltage
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unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor. higher voltage indicates more pressure or force.
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car batteries are blank volts.
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12
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normal wall sockets are blank volts
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110
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most air conditioners and clothes' dryers run on blank volts.
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220
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amp
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unit measures the amount of an electric current. the number of electrons flowing through a conductor.
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what indicates a greater number of electrons and stronger current
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higher amp
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what is a modality
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currents used in electrical facials and scalp treatments
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what are the 3 primary modalities in use today
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galvanic current, microcurrent, tesla high frequency
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galvanic current
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Is a constant and direct current. it has a positive and negative pole and produces chemical changes when it passes through the tissues and fluids of the body.
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iontophoresis
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ionization. process of introducing water syllable products into the skin with the use of electrical currents.
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anaphoresis
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the process of infusing a negative, or alkaline, product into the skin. negative active electrode.
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desincrustation
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a form of anaphoresis. used to soften and emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicle.
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cataphoresis
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refers to infusing a positive, acid, product into the skin. active electrode is positive.
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effects of anaphoresis
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1. produces alkaline reactions. negative. 2. opens the pores. 3. stimulates and irritates the nerves. 4. increases blood supply. 5. expands blood vessels. 6. soften tissues.
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effects cataphoresis
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1. produces acidic reactions. positive. 2. closes the pores. 3. soothe the nerves. 4. decreases blood supply. 5. contracts blood vessels. 6. hardens and firms tissues.
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