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What is the primary mode of heat transfer that involves the direct transfer of energy without the need for an intervening medium or contact?
What is the primary mode of heat transfer that involves the direct transfer of energy without the need for an intervening medium or contact?
Heat transfer by convection transfers more heat in the same period of time than heat transfer by:
Heat transfer by convection transfers more heat in the same period of time than heat transfer by:
What is the primary factor that affects the rate of temperature rise?
What is the primary factor that affects the rate of temperature rise?
Which mode of heat transfer involves the circulation of a medium of a different temperature?
Which mode of heat transfer involves the circulation of a medium of a different temperature?
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Which of the following is NOT a mode of heat transfer?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of heat transfer?
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What is the relationship between water content and conductivity?
What is the relationship between water content and conductivity?
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What is the primary factor that determines the amount of heat transferred by conversion?
What is the primary factor that determines the amount of heat transferred by conversion?
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Which mode of heat transfer involves the transfer of energy through physical contact?
Which mode of heat transfer involves the transfer of energy through physical contact?
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What is the primary mode of heat transfer in sand, dry wraps, and heating blankets?
What is the primary mode of heat transfer in sand, dry wraps, and heating blankets?
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Which of the following is an example of semiliquid state in heat transfer?
Which of the following is an example of semiliquid state in heat transfer?
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What is the primary mode of heat transfer in hydrotherapy applications, steam baths, and sauna?
What is the primary mode of heat transfer in hydrotherapy applications, steam baths, and sauna?
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Which of the following is an example of radiation in heat therapy?
Which of the following is an example of radiation in heat therapy?
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What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in ultrasound and shortwave and microwave diathermy?
What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in ultrasound and shortwave and microwave diathermy?
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What is the primary mode of heat transfer in deep thermotherapy agents?
What is the primary mode of heat transfer in deep thermotherapy agents?
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What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in paraffin wax-baths?
What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in paraffin wax-baths?
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What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in hot packs?
What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in hot packs?
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What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in conduction?
What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in conduction?
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What is the result of a higher temperature difference between the agent and the body part in conduction?
What is the result of a higher temperature difference between the agent and the body part in conduction?
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What is the primary function of subcutaneous fat in heat transfer?
What is the primary function of subcutaneous fat in heat transfer?
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What is the relationship between the area of contact and the total heat transfer in conduction?
What is the relationship between the area of contact and the total heat transfer in conduction?
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What is the characteristic of materials with high thermal conductivity?
What is the characteristic of materials with high thermal conductivity?
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What is the mechanism of heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves?
What is the mechanism of heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves?
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What is the term for the transfer of heat between two areas of the body?
What is the term for the transfer of heat between two areas of the body?
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What is the primary factor that determines the thermal properties of tissues?
What is the primary factor that determines the thermal properties of tissues?
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What is the effect of increased tissue temperatures on nerve conduction velocity?
What is the effect of increased tissue temperatures on nerve conduction velocity?
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What is the effect of a short-time, very hot external stimulus on muscle tone?
What is the effect of a short-time, very hot external stimulus on muscle tone?
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How does heat application affect muscle strength and endurance in the initial 30 minutes?
How does heat application affect muscle strength and endurance in the initial 30 minutes?
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What is the effect of heat on enzymatic reactions?
What is the effect of heat on enzymatic reactions?
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What is the effect of heat on tissue healing?
What is the effect of heat on tissue healing?
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What is the effect of heat on pain threshold?
What is the effect of heat on pain threshold?
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What is the effect of heat on muscle spasm?
What is the effect of heat on muscle spasm?
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What is the effect of heat on ischemia?
What is the effect of heat on ischemia?
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What is the temperature range for soft tissue to maintain a greater increase in length after stretching?
What is the temperature range for soft tissue to maintain a greater increase in length after stretching?
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Which mode of heat transfer does not require a medium?
Which mode of heat transfer does not require a medium?
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What is the primary purpose of insulation in thermotherapy?
What is the primary purpose of insulation in thermotherapy?
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Which mode of heat transfer depends on the power of the energy source?
Which mode of heat transfer depends on the power of the energy source?
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What is the difference between elastic and plastic deformation in soft tissue?
What is the difference between elastic and plastic deformation in soft tissue?
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Which of the following statements is true about conduction and convection?
Which of the following statements is true about conduction and convection?
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What is the primary benefit of heating soft tissue prior to stretching?
What is the primary benefit of heating soft tissue prior to stretching?
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Why is it important to heat soft tissue to a specific temperature range prior to stretching?
Why is it important to heat soft tissue to a specific temperature range prior to stretching?
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