What is evident from the use of infrared rays?
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12%
Decreased skin elasticity
7%
Blood clotting
16%
Hypopigmentation
64%
Redness of the skin
What is the physiological effect of prolonged heating by infrared radiation?
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18%
Hardening of the skin
64%
Sweating and eventually cooling
9%
Increased bone density
9%
Loss of muscle mass
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What is the typical wavelength range of near-infrared radiation used in therapy?
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15%
200-400 nm
22%
400-700 nm
60%
700-1100 nm
3%
1000-1400 nm
Which type of infrared generator emits visible red light?
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13%
Non-luminous
11%
Fluorescent
72%
Luminous
4%
Ultraviolet
Which conditions are not contraindications to infrared therapy and are beneficial for it?
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5%
Poor skin sensation
15%
Open wounds
10%
Photosensitivity
70%
Chronic pain and inflammation
Which type of heat transfer does not involve infrared radiation?
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28%
Conduction
11%
Convection
21%
Radiation
40%
Evaporation
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What safety precautions should be taken when using infrared therapy?
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4%
Apply it directly to the eyes
1%
Use it for long periods without interruption
90%
Maintain a safe distance from the infrared source
4%
Use it on wet skin
In case the patient has hypersensitivity, what do we do about the angle of incidence of the rays?
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51%
Increase
49%
Decrease
Which type of infrared radiation is absorbed more superficially and has a short wavelength?
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65%
Near Infrared
8%
Mid Infrared
27%
Far Infrared
Which is Not a benefit of infrared therapy?
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0%
Pain relief
6%
Improved blood circulation
13%
Promoting tissue regeneration
81%
Stimulating bone growth
What is the role of histamine in the body's response to infrared radiation?
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27%
Reducing inflammation
52%
Causing vasodilation
7%
Reducing blood flow
13%
Preventing tissue damage
What is a common side effect of excessive exposure to infrared radiation?
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10%
Skin burns
4%
Headaches
4%
Eye damage
82%
All of the above
Which layer does near infrared (NIR) light penetrate?
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16%
Dermis
65%
Epidermis
19%
Subcutaneous
Which type of tissue does mid infrared (MIR) light penetrate the deepest?
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26%
Skin epidermis
13%
Bones
61%
Soft tissues
Which infrared light reaches deep into the body where toxins are stored?
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23%
Near-Infrared (NIR)
71%
Far-Infrared (FIR)
6%
Mid-Infrared (MIR)
What is the primary benefit of Far-Infrared (FIR) light?
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13%
Promotes skin health
2%
Increases water retention
6%
Supports weight gain
80%
Promotes sweat detoxification and healthy weight loss
Near-Infrared (NIR) light therapy primarily promotes which of the following?
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8%
Healthy weight loss
16%
Sweat detoxification
54%
Optimal skin health
22%
Increasing blood pressure
What effect does mid-infrared light have on the body's soft tissues?
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7%
Causes tissue dehydration
83%
Expands blood vessels and increases circulation
8%
Decreases oxygen supply to tissues
2%
Increases pain in inflamed areas
How does Far-Infrared (FIR) light help in detoxification?
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8%
Stimulates collagen production
5%
Reduces inflammation
80%
Stimulates sweat glands through direct heat
7%
Heals muscle tension