Physiological Apparatus Flashcards
Usual source of current
Battery
2 Types of Current (3 names each, name all)
Direct/Galvanic/Constant
Induced/Faradic/Pulsating
2 Types of Battery
Dry cell and wet cell
Connecting wires are attached to what in a dry/wet cell battery
2 Binding poles (1 negative, 1 positive)`
A device with two binding posts and a contact metal
Simple Key
When contact metal in a simple key is pressed what current is produced?
Make current/shock/stimulus
When contact metal in a simple key is released what current is produced?
Break current/shock/stimulus
Parts of a simple key
2 binding posts and a contact metal
Where are the connecting wires attached in a simple key?
Binding posts
What produces the make or break current in a simple key?
Contact metal
2 types of simple key (enumerate and differentiate)
New simple key - metal/fiber glass base
Old simple key - wood base
3 Uses of kymograph
apparatus for recording…
- Physiological functions (Muscle contraction)
- Daily Temperature changes
- Variations in water level
2 Types of Kymograph
- Spring Driven kymograph
2. Electrically Driven kymograph
What controls a Spring Driven kymograph’s speed? When is it slower?
Fans of various sizes. The smaller the fan the faster the speed
What controls a Electrically Driven kymograph’s speed?
Five speed motor control gear shift
What secures the paper in a kymograph?
paste or gum labels
smoky flame is created with?
kerosene/gum camphor
Fixative used for kymograph
Shellac
An apparatus used to apply a threshold stimulus to living tissues
Inductorium
Types of inductorium
Long Inductorium and
Short/Square Inductorium
How many binding posts are there in an inductorium
5 binding posts (3 primary and 2 secondary)
Calibration of short inductorium
1-10
Calibration of long inductorium
1-22
Maximum flow of current for long inductorium
1
Maximum flow of current for short inductorium
10