Biophysical Agents Flashcards
Conductor resistor
Bone
Cartilage
Tendon
Skin
Muscle
Blood
Nerve
Compare the pH level of Anode and Cathode
Anode: Acidic
Cathode: Alkalinic
Compare the color of Anode and Cathode
Anode: pinkish hyperemia
Cathode: marked red discoloration
Compare the risk for burns of Anode and Cathode
Anode: decreased risk
Cathode: Increase risk
Compare the polarity of Anode and Cathode
Anode: hyperpolarization
Cathode: depolarization
Compare the NCV of Anode and Cathode
Anode: decreased
Cathode: increased
Compare the effects/function of Anode and Cathode
Anode: healing and closure
Cathode: Disinfection
Resting membrane potential of nerve
-70 mV
Resting membrane potential of muscle
-90 mV
Resting membrane potential of the heart
-88 mV
Resting membrane potential of the GIT
-56 mV