in intro to PA Flashcards
1
Q
the process of converting mechanical forces into biochemical activities and gene expression
A
mechanotransduction
2
Q
what is associated with the flow of electrons or other charged particles through an electric field
A
electrical energy
3
Q
clinical applications for electrical agents - 4
A
- pain modulation
- muscle contraction/relaxation
- facilitate bone/soft tissue healing
- product chemical change in tissues through net movement of ions
4
Q
electromagnetic agents
A
photons traveling in a wave pattern at 300 million meters per second
5
Q
works by transferring heat (energy) from one object to another
A
thermal agents
6
Q
consists of press waves propagated by the mechanical vibration of particles (requires a medium to travel)
A
sound agents
