Practice - Application in Medical Imaging
Practice Questions
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What does the Doppler Effect describe?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the sound of a passing ambulance.
What is the main purpose of Doppler ultrasound?
💡 Hint: What type of waves are used in the medical context?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What principle does Doppler ultrasound rely on?
💡 Hint: Remember the sound of a siren as it approaches!
Doppler echocardiography can help diagnose heart conditions by measuring:
💡 Hint: Consider what essential information doctors seek about heart function.
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Challenge Problems
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Using the formula $\Delta f \approx \frac{2 f_s v_b \cos \theta}{v_{sound}}$, calculate the frequency shift for blood moving at $0.5 m/s$ towards a transducer emitting sound at $2 MHz$ with an angle of $30^\circ$.
💡 Hint: You will need to convert the MHz to Hz to ensure consistent units.
Discuss how the use of Doppler ultrasound in prenatal care can impact infant health monitoring.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of monitoring blood flow to the fetus.
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