Electricity Part 2

The use of electric current to treat the skin is called:

• light therapy

• hydrotherapy

• shock therapy

• electrotherapy

An apparatus that conducts the electric current from the machine to the client's skin is called a/an:

• modality

• conductor
• electrode
• circuit

The negative or positive state of electric current is known as:

• polarity
• resistance
• voltage
• charge

The positive electrode of an electrotherapy device is called a/an ​ (a)   , while the negative electrode is called a/an ​ (b)  

• anode
• cathode.
• ion
• modality
• current

Match the following

• galvanic

• A constant and direct current used to produce chemical effects is:

• microcurrent

• A low level current that mirrors the body's own natural electrical impulses

• high frequency

• Current used for its heat producing effects that only uses one electrode

The active electrode ​ (a)   while the inactive electrode is ​ (b)  

• used directly in the area to be treated
• held or placed on the client's body
• never used
• placed on a table near the treatment area

A benefit of microcurrent is that it:

• causes skin irritation and redness.

• tones the muscles

• prevents alkaline reactions

• can lead to muscle atrophy

The electric currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments are called:

• ultrasonic currents
• LED's

• appliances

• modalities

The process of softening and emulsifying oil deposits and blackheads in the follicles is called:

• desincrustation

• liquefaction
• dissolution
• iontophoresis

The process by which water soluble solutions are forced into unbroken skin using galvanic current is called:

• electrolysis
• transdermal delivery
• desincrustation

• iontophoresis