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What measure is one-thousandth of an ampere ?

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Milliamperes

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What does LED stand for ?

A

Light-emitting diode

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What term refers to currents used as electrical facial and scalp?

A

Modalities

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What describes tesla-high frequency current ?

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High rate of oscillation and and vibration

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What is the yellow LED light used for ?

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Reducing inflammation and swelling

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What is the red LED light used for ?

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Stimulating circulation

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What is the green led light used for ?

A

Detoxifying the skin

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What does a watt measure ?

A

How much electric energy is used in one second

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What do ohms measure ?

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Resistance of electric current

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What do volts measure ?

A

Force pushing electrons forward through a conductor

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What unit measures the amount of an electric current ?

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Amp

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What is ionization ?

A

Introducing water-soluble products into the skin with electric current

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What is cataphoresis ?

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Forcing acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current

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What is anaphoresis ?

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Forcing liquids into tissue from the negative toward the positive pole.

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What is a complete circuit ?

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Path of current from the source through conductors and back

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Any substance that easily transmits electricity is called ?

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Conductor

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What is the measure for 1000 watts ?

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Kilowatt

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What is the device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit ?

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Fuse