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Milady 2008 Chapter 11 Study Guide
Electricity
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Cosmetology
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11/26/2011

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Voltage
Definition
the unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through the conductor
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Ohm
Definition
the term used for measuring the resistance of an electric current
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Wattage
Definition
The term used for measuring how much electric energy is being used in 1 second
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Ampere
Definition
The term used for measuring the strength of an electric current
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Alternating Current
Definition
What electrical term is abbreviated as AC?
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Definition
Safety devices that prevent the overheating of electric wires are known as:
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nonconductor
Definition
An insulator or ____________ is a substance that does not easily transmit electricity.
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Electrode
Definition
An apparatus that conducts the electric current from the machine to the client's skin is called:
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Polarity
Definition
The negative or positive state of an electric current is known as:
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Galvanic Current
Definition
The most commonly used modality is the:
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Cataphoresis
Definition
________ forces acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole
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Iontophoresis
Definition
The process of introducing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current is known as:
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Violet Ray
Definition
Another name for the tesla high-frequency current is the:
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True
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T/F Tesla high-frequency current should not be used with clients who are pregnant, epileptic, athsmatic, who have high blood pressure, excessive fillings in teeth, sinus blockage, a pacemaker, or metal implants.
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Visible light
Definition
35 % of natural sunlight is made up of:
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5
Definition
Ultraviolet rays make up ____% of natural light and are also referred to as cold rays or actinic rays.
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30 inches
Definition
Infrared rays are normally applied with the lamp at a distance of at least ________from the skin.
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Desincrustation
Definition
The process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles is called:
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Steamer
Definition
An instrument that produces moist, uniform heat that can be applied to the head or face is called a:
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Wavelength
Definition
The distance between 2 successive peaks when energy is radiated through space is known as a:
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