CPE Electricity & Modalities in Electrolysis 2

Question 1

Which electrolysis modality is generally considered the slowest but provides the most thorough chemical destruction of the follicle?

Accepted Answer

Pure galvanic

Answer

Pure galvanic electrolysis is the slowest modality because it takes time for adequate sodium hydroxide to accumulate, but the chemical action is thorough and effective on all follicle types.

Question 2

The 'flash' technique in thermolysis is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A brief, high-intensity burst of high-frequency current applied for a fraction of a second

Answer

Flash thermolysis delivers a very brief but intense burst of high-frequency current — often fractions of a second — allowing faster treatment rates compared to manual or automatic timing methods.

Question 3

In galvanic electrolysis, increasing the milliampere (mA) setting primarily causes:

Accepted Answer

An increase in the rate of sodium hydroxide production

Answer

Increasing the mA setting in galvanic electrolysis increases the electrochemical reaction rate, producing sodium hydroxide more rapidly and potentially reducing the treatment time per insertion.

Question 4

Why does the client hold an indirect return electrode during galvanic electrolysis?

Accepted Answer

To complete the electrical circuit so current can flow through the tissue

Answer

The client holds the return electrode to complete the closed electrical circuit; without it, direct current cannot flow from the probe through the tissue and back to the machine.

Question 5

In the blend method, heat generated by thermolysis accelerates galvanic action by:

Accepted Answer

Speeding up the electrochemical production of sodium hydroxide

Answer

Heat from the thermolysis component accelerates the electrochemical reaction of the galvanic component, increasing the rate of sodium hydroxide production so the blend is faster and more thorough than galvanic alone.

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CPE Electricity & Modalities in Electrolysis 2