Ultrasound

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Year 10 Science (Medical Sciences) Flashcards on Ultrasound, created by Calista Kusuma on 30/10/2014.
Calista Kusuma
Flashcards by Calista Kusuma, updated more than 1 year ago
Calista Kusuma
Created by Calista Kusuma over 9 years ago
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What waves do ultrasounds use? Sound waves to view inside body.
Why can't we hear them? Too high frequency (pitch) for human ear
Why ultrasounds for pregnant ladies? Sound waves is not an EM wave
What idea do ultrasound scanners use? Reflection- sound bounces bacj from surfaces
Do sound waves need material to travel? Yes
How do humans detect sound? Sense organs= ears. Sound is funnelled inside the ear, making the outer ear and sensitive ear drums vibrate.
What type of waves are sound waves? Compression
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