Hormones & Glands
the system of ductless glands that secrete or produce hormones
endocrine system
a stress response in the body will cause it to secrete this hormone
adrenaline
these travel at the speed of light in the form of a wave
photons
eyelid surgery that can help elevate eyebrow overhang
blepharoplasty
downward
structures on the cell membrane that receive and accept hormones and, in turn, produce other biochemicals that cause or stimulate different functions in the cells. "lock"
hormone receptors
this color LED is best for sensitive skin
this unit of measurement is used to measure the energy fluence in pulsed lasers
Joule
How long before a client might need to come back for another neurotoxin treatment?
3-5 months
the only proven method of permanent hair removal that is perfect for eyebrow shaping
electrolysis
this gland is located in the center of the head
pituitary gland
this type of laser is used for treating pigmented lesions and tattoo removal
the rate of energy that is being delivered to tissue by a laser light source. (W/cm2)
power density
liposuction
when doing an ear wax, what position should your client be in?
supine
this gland connects the nervous system to the endocrine system
hypothalamus
this disease is more likely to develop in women who have a hysterectomy early in life
osteoporosis
this type of laser and wavelength is used for hair removal
diode, 800 nm
this procedure can tone and tighten sagging skin and reduce cellulite on the legs and buttocks
mesotherapy
this is the most common place for hives to present during a wax
this gland produces "T cells"
thymus gland
daily biochemical patterns of the body that the hypothalamus is responsible for
circadian rhythms
this type of laser is the most appropriate for treating vascular lesions
pulsed dye
this is the medical term for chin implant surgery
mentoplasty
a form of electrolysis that uses alternating current and can treat a number of hairs very quickly
thermolysis