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applications of physics in the medical field - Coggle Diagram
applications of physics in the medical field
Diagnosing Disease
Types of Diagnostic Tests
centrifuge
Uses
Separating Blood
Salts
Red-Blood Cells
By looking at a smear of red-blood cells, diseases like malaria can be diagnosed
White-Blood Cells
Plasma
Platelets
How does it Work
Centrifugal Force
Separates Components by density
types of x-rays
MRI
Strong Magnetic Field
Fluoroscopy
nuclear imaging
radio isotopes
cyclotron
Magnetic Fields
Electric Fields
Ultrasound
High frequencies are passed through the body
CT scans
Multiple x-rays
tilt table test
Weighing Scales
How does it work
There are springs in a scale, they deform under pressure. Using Hooke's law, the weight of the patient can be determined
Why do hospitals weigh patients
Important for drug administering
nutritional assessment