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What can mask changes in the venous pattern caused by cancer and other diseases?

  • Infrared light
  • Normal variations (correct)
  • The individual's age
  • Changes in the layer of fat beneath the skin
  • When was the first successful laser made?

  • 1950
  • 1960 (correct)
  • 1975
  • 1917
  • What is the acronym for laser?

  • Light Amplification by Solar Energy Radiation
  • Luminous Amplification by Solar Energy Radiation
  • Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (correct)
  • Low Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
  • What is the characteristic of laser light that distinguishes it from other light sources?

    <p>Emission of a narrow beam of light of a single wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Masking Changes in Venous Pattern

    • Certain factors can mask changes in the venous pattern caused by cancer and other diseases.

    Laser Development

    • The first successful laser was made in 1960.

    Laser Characteristics

    • Laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
    • The characteristic of laser light that distinguishes it from other light sources is its coherence, meaning it has a single frequency and direction.

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    Test your knowledge of the role of light in medicine with this quiz on medical physics. Explore the fascinating properties of light and its applications in the field of medicine, including dentistry.

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