8.5.2. Biomedical Applications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What do the Navier-Stokes equations describe?

   Hint

   Think about fluid motion and forces.

2. 2.

   Define viscosity.

   Hint

   Consider how thick or thin a fluid is.

3. 3.

   What do the Navier-Stokes equations describe?

   • Motion of elastic bodies
   • Motion of fluids
   • Motion of solids

   Hint

   Consider which category encompasses fluids.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Navier-Stokes equations only apply to compressible fluids.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the conditions in which they are most commonly applied.

5. 5.

   Design an experiment to measure the effects of a blockage in a fluid system. Discuss materials, setup, and expected observations.

   Hint

   Consider how you can simulate a blockage effectively.

6. 6.

   Analyze the implications of increasing viscosity on a stent’s performance in a specific patient scenario.

   Hint

   Think about how viscosity is related to blood conditions or treatments.