What does the increase in blood flow do in relation to heat?
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37%
Adds heat to the area
27%
Removes heat from the area
18%
Maintains heat in the area
18%
Redistributes heat uniformly
Physiological changes in response to heat application vary according to:
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9%
The intensity of the thermal agent
8%
The duration of application
4%
The area being treated
79%
All of above
Which mechanism of heat exchange occurs through direct contact between materials with different temperatures?
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73%
Conduction
14%
Convection
9%
Radiation
4%
Conversion
Radiant energy transfers heat through air from a __ source to a __ source.
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15%
Cooler, warmer
79%
Warmer, cooler
6%
Liquid, solid
What process transforms energy from one form into another, leading to temperature changes suchas Ultrasound?
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46%
Conversion
11%
Convection
24%
Radiation
19%
Conduction
Which mechanism describes the transformation from a liquid state to a gas state and loss the heat?
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15%
Convection
6%
Radiation
13%
Conversion
66%
Evaporation
Which factor does NOT influence the extent of temperature change in tissues?
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21%
Temperature difference between the thermal agent and the tissue area
65%
Color of the thermal agent
11%
Thermal conductivity of the tissue area
3%
Time of exposure to the thermal agent
Adipose tissue such as fats acts as __ to underlying tissues, thus limiting the degree of temperature change in deeper tissues.
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14%
Conductor
78%
Insulation
8%
Facilitator
Which tissues readily absorb and conduct thermal energy due to their high water content?
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15%
Bone and fat
9%
Skin and hair
68%
Blood and muscle
8%
Cartilage and tendons
How does electrotherapy stimulate physiochemical changes?
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15%
By reducing body temperature
78%
By introducing heat into deep tissues
4%
By increasing muscle mass
3%
By reducing heart rate
When electrotherapy used to stimulate muscle contraction?
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11%
During exercise for healthy individuals
2%
For improving skin complexion
88%
During rehabilitation to prevent muscle atrophy
0%
As a weight-loss technique
Which type of wave has the smallest wavelengths and highest frequencies?
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20%
X-rays
9%
Visible light
55%
Gamma rays
15%
Radio waves
Which type of radiation lies between X-rays and visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum?
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5%
Gamma rays
29%
Infrared radiation
65%
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
2%
Radio waves
Which type of wave is referred to as thermal radiation?
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4%
X-rays
92%
Infrared radiation
3%
Gamma rays
1%
Radio waves
How does the duration of heat application affect physiological changes?
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3%
Longer duration has no effect
18%
Shorter duration causes more changes
73%
Longer duration causes more changes
6%
Duration does not matter
What happens when heat is applied for too long?
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1%
No effect
10%
The effect increases
6%
The effect decreases
83%
The effect becomes harmful and causes burns
Which of the following varies in power from 250 to 1500 watts depending on the type of generator?
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18%
Thermotherapy devices
48%
Infrared generators
20%
Ultrasonic devices
14%
Electrical stimulators
What is the characteristic of non-luminous infrared generators?
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8%
They emit visible red light
73%
They do not shine, they produce only heat
15%
They produce high-frequency waves
5%
They generate ultrasonic vibratio
What factor affects the angle of incidence of infrared rays?
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56%
The distance from the light source
6%
The duration of exposure
24%
Skin type
15%
The temperature of the environment