Medical Applications of Laser Technology
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What is the function of an Ophthalmoscope?

  • To examine the lungs
  • To look into the eyes (correct)
  • To examine the rectum
  • To examine the bladder

    • What type of light is used in Endoscopes to minimize tissue heating?

  • Visible light
  • Cold light (correct)
  • Infrared light
  • Ultraviolet light

    • What is the main reason why UV photons are considered more useful than IR photons?

  • UV photons have lower energies
  • UV photons have higher energies (correct)
  • UV photons can be seen by the human eye
  • UV photons cannot kill germs

    • What is the smallest object that can be resolved using light microscopes?

    <p>$1 ext{ extmu m}$ in diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinical condition can Transillumination be used to detect?

    <p>Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) in infants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using lasers in medicine?

    <p>To deliver energy to tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wavelength of laser is generally better absorbed by human tissue?

    <p>Short wave (400-600nm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of laser is a Ruby laser?

    <p>Pulsed laser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a Ruby laser commonly used in medical applications?

    <p>To produce painless eye tumor removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the applications of visible light in medicine mentioned in the text?

    <p>Three-dimensional imaging known as holography</p> Signup and view all the answers

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