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How does the absolute error of the radioactive counting result change if it is measured for four times as long at essentially constant activity?
How does the absolute error of the radioactive counting result change if it is measured for four times as long at essentially constant activity?
- Does not change
- Reduced to a quarter (correct)
- Halved
- Doubles in size
Which quantity is not an SI base unit?
Which quantity is not an SI base unit?
- Weight (correct)
- Luminous intensity
- Temperature
- Speed
Which statements are true?
Which statements are true?
- If the sound source approaches the detector, the detected frequency is greater than the emitted frequency (correct)
- One type of ideal fluid is the non-Newtonian fluid
- The osmosis pressure is equal to the partial pressure of the solvent
- If Stokes' law is applicable, the diffusion constant is inversely proportional to the viscosity of the medium (correct)
Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following statements are true?
What isotopes are used to measure blood dilution volume?
What isotopes are used to measure blood dilution volume?
Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:
Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:
What is the normal activity of a source 131I used for thyroid tests?
What is the normal activity of a source 131I used for thyroid tests?
Which of the following statements are NOT true? Alpha particles are Helium nuclei.
Which of the following statements are NOT true? Alpha particles are Helium nuclei.
Which EEG wave amplitude falls in the range of 50 - 100 µV?
Which EEG wave amplitude falls in the range of 50 - 100 µV?
The light-adapted eye is the most sensitive.
The light-adapted eye is the most sensitive.
After twenty minutes, what percentage of the 10-minute half-life isotope 13N introduced into the body has already decayed?
After twenty minutes, what percentage of the 10-minute half-life isotope 13N introduced into the body has already decayed?
Which statement is correct?
Which statement is correct?
How does the blood pressure change in the brain of a person who suddenly stands up?
How does the blood pressure change in the brain of a person who suddenly stands up?
What determines the degree of refraction at the border of two media?
What determines the degree of refraction at the border of two media?
Where is the blood pressure of a standing person highest?
Where is the blood pressure of a standing person highest?
Which quantity decreases with increasing the number of measurements?
Which quantity decreases with increasing the number of measurements?
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How does the absolute error of radioactive counting change with measurement time?
How does the absolute error of radioactive counting change with measurement time?
The absolute error of the radioactive counting result decreases proportionally to the square root of the measurement time. Doubling the measurement time reduces the error to half, while quadrupling it reduces the error to a quarter.
What is not a base SI unit?
What is not a base SI unit?
Speed is not a base SI unit. It is derived from distance and time, which are base units.
Stochastic biological effect
Stochastic biological effect
The stochastic biological effect refers to harmful effects caused by ionizing radiation, where the probability of the effect increases with increasing dose but does not require a threshold.
Where does light change direction most in the eye?
Where does light change direction most in the eye?
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How does volumetric velocity depend on pressure difference?
How does volumetric velocity depend on pressure difference?
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Which statements about fluid dynamics are true?
Which statements about fluid dynamics are true?
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What isotope is used for blood dilution volume?
What isotope is used for blood dilution volume?
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Which statements about light are true?
Which statements about light are true?
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What is the decay constant of an isotope with a half-life of 1 second?
What is the decay constant of an isotope with a half-life of 1 second?
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What EEG waves does a resting brain emit?
What EEG waves does a resting brain emit?
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When is a biconcave lens a diverging lens?
When is a biconcave lens a diverging lens?
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Which imaging method suffers from resolution loss due to skull bone absorption?
Which imaging method suffers from resolution loss due to skull bone absorption?
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What does Laplace's Law describe?
What does Laplace's Law describe?
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How does blood pressure in the brain change when standing?
How does blood pressure in the brain change when standing?
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How does blood flow change with a 19% increase in vessel radius?
How does blood flow change with a 19% increase in vessel radius?
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Which imaging methods use ionizing radiation?
Which imaging methods use ionizing radiation?
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Which is more sensitive: the dark-adapted eye or the light-adapted eye?
Which is more sensitive: the dark-adapted eye or the light-adapted eye?
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When do waves cause persistent interference?
When do waves cause persistent interference?
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What's the SI unit of the decay constant?
What's the SI unit of the decay constant?
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What is Korotkov noise?
What is Korotkov noise?
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How does a diverging lens image a real, upright object within its focal length?
How does a diverging lens image a real, upright object within its focal length?
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Which ionization radiation has the greatest biological effect?
Which ionization radiation has the greatest biological effect?
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How does sedimentation rate change with different factors?
How does sedimentation rate change with different factors?
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What happens to the atomic number in beta decay?
What happens to the atomic number in beta decay?
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What is effective half-life?
What is effective half-life?
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What are alpha particles?
What are alpha particles?
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Which EEG wave has an amplitude of 50-100 µV?
Which EEG wave has an amplitude of 50-100 µV?
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How much of a 10-minute half-life isotope remains after 20 minutes?
How much of a 10-minute half-life isotope remains after 20 minutes?
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How much of a 10-minute half-life isotope remains after 40 minutes?
How much of a 10-minute half-life isotope remains after 40 minutes?
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Study Notes
Biophysics Questions and Answers
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Absolute Error Reduction: Measuring radioactive counting for four times longer at constant activity reduces the absolute error to a quarter.
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Non-SI Base Unit: Weight is not an SI base unit; speed, luminous intensity, and temperature are.
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Stochastic Biological Effect: Inheritable, its frequency increases with dose; the dose does not need to exceed a threshold for its occurrence.
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Light Beam Direction Change: The most significant change in light beam direction occurs at the boundary between the eye's lens and vitreous body.
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Volumetric Velocity and Pressure Difference: Volumetric velocity of a viscous liquid is directly proportional to the pressure difference.
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Osmosis Pressure and Sound Frequency: Osmosis pressure is equal to the partial pressure of the solvent; if a sound source approaches a detector, the detected frequency increases.
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Ideal Fluid Types: Non-Newtonian fluids are not an ideal fluid type.
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Blood Dilution Isotopes: 51Cr is used to measure blood dilution volume.
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Light Refraction and Medium Refractive Index: When a light beam enters a medium with a higher refractive index into a medium with a lower refractive index, the angle of refraction is less than the angle of incidence.
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Radioactive Isotope Decay Constant: The decay constant of a radioactive isotope with a 1-second half-life is approximately 0.7/s.
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EEG Waves in Resting Brain: A resting brain emits alpha waves.
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Biconcave Lens Properties: A biconcave lens is a spray lens when the refractive index of the medium is less than the refractive index of the lens.
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Imaging Equipment Affecting Brain Image Resolution: CT imaging significantly worsens the resolution of brain images due to absorption by skull bone.
Laplace Law
- Laplace Law: Describes the tension created by pressure in the wall of a circular pipe.
Blood Pressure Changes
- Blood Pressure Changes (Sudden Standing): Blood pressure decreases in the brain of a person who suddenly stands up.
Blood Flow Rate Changes
- Blood Flow Rate and Vessel Radius: If the radius of a vessel increases by 19%, the volumetric rate of blood flow increases by approximately twofold.
Imaging Methods and Ionizing Radiation
- Imaging Methods Using Ionizing Radiation: CT and PET imaging use ionizing radiation to create images.
Visual Acuity and Eye Adaptation
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Dark-Adapted Eye: Dark-adapted eyes are the most sensitive; visual acuity is poor in the dark-adapted state.
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Eye Adaptation: The light-adapted state develops within minutes when transitioning from dark to light.
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Eye Structure: The retina contains approximately 20 times as many rods as cones.
Light Wave Interference
- Persistent Interference: Two light waves meet, causing persistent interference if their wavelengths are equal and they are coherent (constant phase difference).
SI Units
- SI Unit (1/s): The SI unit of frequency is 1/s, as is the decay constant.
Korotkov Sounds
- Korotkov Noise: A consequence of blood flow becoming laminar in an artery, Korotkov sounds disappear when pressure reaches diastolic.
Lens Image Formation
- Lens Image Types (Real vs. Virtual): A straight object within focal length produces a virtual and upright image.
Ionizing Radiation Biological Effect
- Ionizing Radiation Biological Effect: Alpha radiation has the greatest biological effect for the same energy transferred, compared to other ionizing radiations such as X-rays, neutrons or protons.
Ultracentrifuging
- Ultracentrifuging: Heavier particles settle faster; lower diffusion constant means slower movement.
Beta Decay
- Beta Decay, Positron: Mass number decreases by 1 in beta decay with a positron emission.
Radioactive Isotope Half-life
- Effective Half-life: The effective half-life of a radioactive isotope administered to the body is less than the biological half-life.
Alpha Particles and Properties
- Alpha Particles: Alpha particles are helium nuclei (doubly ionized helium).
EEG Waves and Amplitude
- EEG Wave Amplitude: The amplitude range of Beta waves is between 50 and 100 µV.
Radioactive Isotope Decay
- Radioactive Isotope Decay (13N): After 20 minutes, 75% of the 10-minute half-life isotope 13N has decayed.
Lens Refractive Power
- Lens Refractive Power: The refractive power of lens systems is the sum of the refractive powers of the individual lenses in contact.
Radioactive Source Activity
- Radioactive Source Activity: The activity of a radioactive source is measured as the number of radioactive decays per second.
Imaging Method and Electromagnetic Radiation
- Imaging Method Without Electromagnetic Radiation: Echoencephalography does not use electromagnetic radiation.
Diffusion Constant
- Diffusion Constant and Properties: The diffusion constant depends on temperature, medium viscosity, and the shape of the diffusing particle.
Refraction at Media Boundary
- Refraction and Media Properties: The degree of refraction is determined by the relative refractive index of the second medium to the first.
Light Wave Interaction
- Light Wave Interaction: Meeting light waves can result in interference, with their intensities adding up.
Lens Image Formation (Real vs. Virtual, Object Position)
- Lens Image Types (Real vs. Virtual): A real and upright object outside the focal length of a convex lens produces a real and inverted image.
Diathermy Frequencies
- Diathermy Frequencies: Ultrasound frequencies used in medical applications range from 2-18 MHz.
Liquid Flow Pressure Change
- Ideal Fluid Flow Pressure: Pressure in an ideal fluid flowing in a pipe decreases when the pipe diameter increases.
Ideal Liquid Flow Pressure Change
- Ideal Liquid Flow Pressure (Decreasing Diameter): Pressure in an ideal liquid flowing in a pipe increases when the pipe diameter decreases.
Diffusion Constant Dependence
- Diffusion Constant Dependence: The diffusion constant depends on the temperature, density of the medium, and the shape of the diffusing particle.
Imaging Equipment and Cancer Detection
- Imaging Equipment for Tumor Detection: MRI offers the most accurate technique for pinpointing cancerous tumors among the options provided.
Braking Radiation
- Braking Radiation: Minimum wavelength of braking radiation depends on the anode material; its power and total energy depend on the accelerating voltage; the spectrum includes distinct peaks.
Patch-Clamp Technique
- Patch-Clamp Technique: It maintains the membrane's voltage or tension.
EEG Wave Frequency
- EEG Wave Frequency: Delta waves have frequencies from 4 to 7 Hz.
Infusion Solutions and Hemolysis
- Hemolysis-Causing Infusion: Hypotonic infusion solutions cause hemolysis.
ECG Signal
- ECG QRS Complex Amplitude: The normal QRS complex amplitude in a two-lead ECG signal is 1-2 mV.
Lambert's Law
- Lambert's Law: States that the intensity of light decreases through a material, varying with its thickness.
Blood Pressure Location
- Blood Pressure Location: Blood pressure is highest in the heart when a person is standing.
Liquid Volumetric Rate and Viscosity
- Liquid Volumetric Rate and Viscosity: The volumetric rate of a viscous liquid is inversely proportional to viscosity.
Isotonic NaCl Saline Concentration
- Isotonic NaCl Concentration: The concentration of Na in isotonic NaCl saline is 0.9%.
Effective Dose Unit
- Effective Dose Unit: The unit of effective dose is J/kg.
Measurement Error
- Measurement Error: Empirical standard deviation decreases with increased measurements, the error of the mean decreases.
Non-SI Quantities
- Non-SI Quantities: speed of light in vacuum, luminous intensity, and weight are not SI base quantities, neither is Fermi.
Dark-Adapted Eye
- Dark-Adapted Eye: The dark-adapted eye is the most sensitive, with poor visual acuity, and the dark-adapted state develops within minutes when transitioning to darkness.
Mechanical Energy
- Mechanical Energy (Kitten): Mechanical energy is the same in both cases (sitting/running).
Diffusion and Movement Direction
- Diffusion Direction: Mediated diffusion moves particles from a lower concentration area to a higher concentration one across a membrane, opposite to simple diffusion.
Radioactive Isotope Decay (11C)
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Radioactive Isotope Decay (11C): After 1 hour, 12.5% of the 11C isotope with 20-minute half-life hasn't decayed.
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Diffusion and Properties: Globular proteins have lower diffusion constants compared to fibrillar proteins. Diffusion constant is proportional to temperature, but inversely proportional to viscosity.
Units of Measurements
- SI Units (Radioactivity): The unit for radioactive activity is Becquerel (Bq).
Radioactive Isotope Decay (13N)
- Radioactive Decay (13N): After 40 minutes, 6.25% of the isotope 13N (10-minute half-life) hasn't decayed.
Electronic Wavelength
- Electron Wavelength: Wavelength of an accelerated electron in a vacuum (1.5 V potential) is approximately 90 nm.
Light Wave Interference Conditions
- Light Wave Interference Conditions: Persistent interference occurs between coherent light waves.
SI Unit (Time)
- SI Unit (Time): The second is the SI unit for time/period time.
131I Activity
- 131I Activity: A normal activity for 131I is 2 mCi for thyroid tests.
Beta Particles
- Beta Particles: Beta particles are high-energy electrons.
Voltage-Clamp Technique
- Voltage-Clamp Technique: The technique holds membrane voltage at a preset level.
EEG Wave Amplitudes
- EEG Wave Amplitudes: Delta waves have maximum amplitudes less than 20 µV.
Absolute Error Calculation
- Absolute Error Calculation: The absolute error (difference) calculation in multiple measurements involves calculating the square root of the sum of the squares of absolute errors for each quantity.
Radioactive Decay Constant
- Radioactive Decay Constant and Half-life: The decay constant is inversely proportional to the half-life.
Microwave Frequency
- Microwave Frequency: 2.54 GHz is used for microwave sliding terminals.
Infusion Solution Effect
- Infusion Solution Effect: Hypertonic infusion solutions cause plasmolysis (shrinkage of cells).
Irradiation Dose Unit
- Irradiation Dose Unit: The SI unit for irradiation dose is gray (Gy).
Capacitor Field Diathermy Frequency
- Capacitor Field Diathermy Frequency: 2770 kHz and 0.03 GHz to 100 kHz ranges are used for capacitor field diathermy
Real Object Image Formation (Lens)
- Real Image Formation (Lens): A real, inverted image is formed when a real object is placed beyond the focal length of a converging lens.
Diffusion Constant Dependence (Variables)
- Diffusion Constant Variables: The diffusion constant does not depend on the pH value of the medium.
Alpha Particles Properties
- Alpha Particle Properties: Alpha particles are helium nuclei (doubly ionized helium atoms).
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