Cos 4 Final

Another name for a scar

The study of functions and activities performed in the body’s structures

The term broadly used to describe an inflammatory condition of the skin

Substances classified as inorganic are lacking this element

A substance that allows oil and water to mix or emulsify

Two or more immiscible substances combine with a special binding ingredient to create this

A deficiency in perspiration

The physical foundation of the body

The electrode used on the area to be treated

Where do comedones appear most frequently

Substance that speeds up a chemical reaction

The most common and severe type of skin cancer

The third prong on plugs are called grounding pin

The bone of the cranium that forms the back of the skull above the nape

The pH of pure water

Primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne

Switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at an overload

A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function

The bone that forms the forehead

The skin and sweat glands are part of this body system

A substance that adds hydrogen to a chemical compound or subtract oxygen from the compound

Technical term for fat

Glands that play a major role in sexual development sleep and metabolism

The process in which cells reproduce and divide into two identical cells

A substance that does not easily transmit electricity

a crack that penetrates the dermis layer of skin

A product that has been designed and proven not to clog follicles

Nail polish is an example of

UV rays applied to the skin during a treatment prompt the skin to produce

The substance that is dissolved into a solution

A chemical combination of two or more atoms in definite proportions

A freckle is an example of this

Constant even flowing electrical current that travels in one direction

The amount of blood in the human body

These UV rays cause the majority of skin cancers

In massage, pressure on a muscle is directed

An apparatus that changes AC to DC

The condition that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore

The different types of electrical currents used in the facial and scalp treatments

The flow of electricity along a conductor

This releases a significant amount of heat

Also known as veruca

The scalp muscle responsible for drawing the scalp forward

Chronic condition characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose

Controls all voluntary muscle actions

An oily substance used as moisturizer in the skin and body creams

This measures the amount of electric energy used in 1 second

Substance that dissolves another substance to form a solution

The largest and strongest bone of the face

The two parts of the skull

An applicator used to direct electric current from an electrotherapy device to a clients skin

The application of light rays to the skin for treatment of wrinkles or pigmentation is called light therapy or

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

The study of substances that contain carbon is called

The basic unit of matter

The term pH represents the quantity of

All electrical appliances should be certified through this regulating agency

This UV light is most associated with sunburns

The distance between successive peaks of an electromagnetic waves

The unit that measures the resistance of an electric current

The watery fluid that the nucleus needs for growth reproduction and repair

This is an example of a secondary lesion

A physical combination of matter any proportions

Only products that contain water can have a pH

The type of tissue that supports, protects, and binds together the parts of the body

Name given to all forms of energy that exist

A color component within the skin such as blood or melanin

Within the visible spectrum of light the longest wavelength is

Volatile organic compound contain this and evaporate easily

When the sebum of a come do is exposed , it oxidized and produces

A closed , abnormally developed sac that contains pus semi fluid or morbid matter

Rapid interrupted electric current that flows in one direction then in the opposite

When you should sunscreen be applied

The tissue that contracts and moves various parts of the body

The body system that covers shapes and holds the skeletal system in place

Sodium hydroxide is also known as

The ring muscle of the eye socket

Steam is an example of this

An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge is called

Black or dark patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture are a sign of what type of cancer

These rays are known as aging rays

The LED light that reduces hyperpigmentation

The process of infusing water soluble products into the skin with electric current

The best way to prevent both types of occupational contact dermatitis

Nerve tissue is made up of these special cells

A closed comedo

Examples of volatile alcohols

The type of circulation that takes deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation

Darker than normal pigmentation that appears as dark splotches

The inner and larger bone of the forearm on the little finger side

The process used to soften and emulsify oil deposits in hair follicles and treat acne conditions

The number of naturally occurring elements

Any substance that occupies space and has mass

With the exception of teeth, the hardest tissue in the body?

An ion with a positive electrical charge

What is the movement of electrons from one atom to another along a conductor?

When irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis

Contact with poison Ivy or poison oak causes these

A new substance with different properties is the result of this