Topic 4 - Operation of Components of Contractile Activity Measuring Flashcards
1
Q
What is the solution surrounding the uterine muscle?
A
Tyrode solution; physiologic solution
2
Q
What is the function of the transducer-amplifier?
A
Change force to voltage + voltage amplification
3
Q
What is the force transducer constant?
A
0
4
Q
Maximal rate of rise
A
ENTIRE CYCLE
Read: Slope
5
Q
Area under the graph
A
ENTIRE CYCLE
Read: Integral
6
Q
Time to Peak (TPP)
A
FIRST HALF OF CYCLE
Read: TTP
7
Q
Half-relaxation Time (HRT)
A
SECOND HALF OF CYCLE
Read: Delta X
8
Q
Amplitude (Volts)
A
FIRST HALF OF CYCLE
Read: Delta Y
9
Q
Frequency
A
ALL CYCLES
Convert seconds to minutes
10
Q
All constants
A
Maximum Rate of Rise
Area Under the Graph
Time to Peak
Half Relaxation Time
Amplitude
Frequency