12 Questions
Mercury is used in thermometers because it has a low ______ force with the wall of the glass.
adhesion
Thermography is a process that produces a thermal image of the body surface using ______ radiation.
infrared
Thermistors are not capable of measuring temperature changes of ______°C.
0.01
Ultrasonic waves are a type of ______ wave.
mechanical
Ultrasonic waves are more effective at depositing heat in ______ than in soft tissues.
bones
Excessive exposure to radiant heat can cause ______ and erythematic.
swelling
Mercury is used in thermometers because it has a ______ adhesion force with the wall of the glass.
low
Thermistors can measure temperature changes of ______ °C.
0.01
Thermistors are used to ______ the breathing rate of patients.
monitor
Thermography is a process that produces a thermal image of the body surface using ______ that is not visible to the human eye.
infrared
Bones ______ ultrasound energy more effectively than soft tissues.
absorb
Excessive exposure to radiant heat can cause ______ and swelling.
reddening
Test your knowledge on thermography and thermometer materials with this quiz. Check your understanding of mercury in thermometers and the process of thermography.
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