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What is the primary mechanism by which an electrosurgical unit achieves cutting of tissue?
What is the primary mechanism by which an electrosurgical unit achieves cutting of tissue?
- Thermal desiccation of the tissue
- Continuous sinusoidal waveform (correct)
- Series of sinusoidal wave packets
- Mechanical disruption of the tissue
What is the main difference between the monopolar and bipolar modes of operation of an electrosurgical unit?
What is the main difference between the monopolar and bipolar modes of operation of an electrosurgical unit?
- The method in which the current enters and leaves the tissue (correct)
- The waveform used to achieve cutting versus coagulation
- The type of tissue being operated on
- The power output of the device
At what temperature range do irreversible changes in the tissue occur during electrosurgery?
At what temperature range do irreversible changes in the tissue occur during electrosurgery?
- Above 45°C (correct)
- Above 40°C
- Above 37°C
- Above 50°C
What is the primary mechanism by which an electrosurgical unit achieves coagulation of tissue?
What is the primary mechanism by which an electrosurgical unit achieves coagulation of tissue?
What is the primary purpose of using an electrosurgical unit during a surgical procedure?
What is the primary purpose of using an electrosurgical unit during a surgical procedure?
What is the temperature range at which reversible changes in the tissue occur during electrosurgery?
What is the temperature range at which reversible changes in the tissue occur during electrosurgery?
What are the specific surgical effects achieved by passing high-frequency electric currents through biological tissues using an electrosurgical unit (ESU)?
What are the specific surgical effects achieved by passing high-frequency electric currents through biological tissues using an electrosurgical unit (ESU)?
What is the main difference between monopolar and bipolar electrosurgical units?
What is the main difference between monopolar and bipolar electrosurgical units?
What is the purpose of the dispersive electrode used in monopolar electrosurgery?
What is the purpose of the dispersive electrode used in monopolar electrosurgery?
What is the relationship between current density and tissue damage in electrosurgery?
What is the relationship between current density and tissue damage in electrosurgery?
What are the main components of an electrosurgical unit (ESU) circuit?
What are the main components of an electrosurgical unit (ESU) circuit?
What is the purpose of testing the electrosurgical unit (ESU)?
What is the purpose of testing the electrosurgical unit (ESU)?
What is the primary purpose of zonal centrifugation?
What is the primary purpose of zonal centrifugation?
Which of the following is a key advantage of zonal centrifugation over isopycnic centrifugation?
Which of the following is a key advantage of zonal centrifugation over isopycnic centrifugation?
What is the main difference between zonal centrifugation and isopycnic centrifugation?
What is the main difference between zonal centrifugation and isopycnic centrifugation?
Which property of a particle determines its sedimentation coefficient in zonal centrifugation?
Which property of a particle determines its sedimentation coefficient in zonal centrifugation?
Why is the sucrose or Ficoll gradient used in zonal centrifugation important?
Why is the sucrose or Ficoll gradient used in zonal centrifugation important?
Which type of centrifugation is better suited for purifying nucleic acid species of different densities?
Which type of centrifugation is better suited for purifying nucleic acid species of different densities?
What does the frictional coefficient and particle velocity represent in the context of the text?
What does the frictional coefficient and particle velocity represent in the context of the text?
Why is the use of a density gradient important in centrifugation according to the text?
Why is the use of a density gradient important in centrifugation according to the text?
What technique is specifically mentioned for determining sedimentation coefficients and molecular masses?
What technique is specifically mentioned for determining sedimentation coefficients and molecular masses?
In the context of the text, what is the purpose of creating a density gradient in the tube?
In the context of the text, what is the purpose of creating a density gradient in the tube?
What would happen if a layer of concentrated, dense solution overlaid a less dense solvent in centrifugation?
What would happen if a layer of concentrated, dense solution overlaid a less dense solvent in centrifugation?
How are moving boundaries and concentration distributions observed in analytical ultracentrifugation according to the text?
How are moving boundaries and concentration distributions observed in analytical ultracentrifugation according to the text?
What is the main feature that distinguishes a compound microscope?
What is the main feature that distinguishes a compound microscope?
What is the function of the objective lens in a compound microscope?
What is the function of the objective lens in a compound microscope?
How is the image produced at the eye with a compound microscope described?
How is the image produced at the eye with a compound microscope described?
What type of light method is most commonly used in a compound microscope for illuminating the specimen?
What type of light method is most commonly used in a compound microscope for illuminating the specimen?
At what magnification level can much detail at the cellular level of biological specimens be seen with a compound microscope?
At what magnification level can much detail at the cellular level of biological specimens be seen with a compound microscope?
Which type of microscope is mentioned as the second most common in the text?
Which type of microscope is mentioned as the second most common in the text?