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The type of effects that electricity exhibits
Magnetic, thermal, and chemical.
______ measures the resistance of electrical current
Ohm
This safety device is designed to blow out or melt down to prevent excessive electrical currents.
Fuse
The third circular electrical connection on a three-prong plug.
Grounding pin
The use of electrical currents to treat the skin
Electrotherapy
Copper is used in electrical wiring because ______
It's a good conductor.
______ measures how much energy is being used in one second.
Watt
An electrical safety device that shuts off an electrical current to prevent circuit overloading.
An applicator for directing electric current to the skin.
Electrode
This current has both positive and negative poles
Galvanic current
_______ is an example of a good conductor.
Tap water
The use of electrical current to treat the skin is called _________
Electrotherapy
Closes the pores on the skin
Cataphoresis
Microcurrent is most useful for _________
Reducing redness and inflamation
This current is used for improving germicidal action
Tesla high-frequency current
_____ is a good example of an insulator.
Wood.
The name for all forms of energy that exist
Electromagnetic spectrum
Anaphoresis causes _____________
a stimulation of nerves
A condition that prohibits certain treatments
Contraindication
This light is cooler than natural sunlight
Fluorescent light
A rapid interrupted current.
Alternating current
This type of energy is associated with nuclear power plants.
Gamma rays
A GFI would most likely be required in what room?
A bathroom
The percentage of natural sunlight that is visible.
35%
Another name for light therapy
Phototherapy