Currents
What electrical term is abbreviated as AC?
Alternating Current
The term used for measuring the strength of an electric current is
Ampere
An instrument producing moist, warm heat that can be applied to the head or face is called _
Steamer
What process forces acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole?
Cataphoresis
What is a thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments?
Violet Ray
An insulator or_ is a substance that does not easily transmit electricity.
nonconductor
The distance between two successive peaks of electromagnetic waves is called _
wavelength
Infrared lamps are primarily used during hair conditioning treatments and to _
Process Haircolor
The process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles is called
Deincrustation
The type of light blocked by the Ozone layer is
UVC
Commonly used modalities in cosmetology are Tesla high-frequency current, microcurrent, and _
Galvanic Current
The term used for measuring the resistance of an electric current is _
Ohm
DAILY DOUBLE
LASER is an acronym for _
Light Amplification Stimulation Emission of Radiation
An extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's natural electricity impulses is known as _
Microcurrent
Thirty-five percent of natural sunlight is made up of
Visible light
What apparatus changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)?
Rectifier
The term used for measuring how much electric energy is being used in one second is
Watt
Removing blood vessels, disabling hair follicles, and eliminating some wrinkles may be accomplished using various _ treatments
Laser
What does the acronym LED stand for?
Light emitting Diode
A Positive Electrode is called _
Anode
The process of introducing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current is known as _
Iontophoresis
What unit of measure is equivalent to 1/1,000 of an ampere?
Milliampere
Which safety devices prevent the overheating of electric wires?
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
DAILY DOUBLE
Ultraviolet rays, also known as cold light, make up ___ percent of natural light.
5%
Which apparatus conducts electric current from an electrotherapy device to the client's skin?
Electrode