There Are Variations Between the Heating Rates of Different Tissues

question 3

Multiple Choice

There are variations between the heating rates of different tissues. Which of the following is the relationship between the heating of tendons or ligaments and skeletal muscle under similar sonication conditions?

• A) The heating rate and temperature rise seen in tendons/ligaments is between 2.5 and 3 times the rate seen in skeletal muscle.
• B) The heating rate and temperature rise seen in skeletal muscle is between 2.5 and 3 times the rate seen in tendons/ligaments.
• C) The heating rate and temperature rise seen in tendons/ligaments is between about one-half to one-third the rate seen in skeletal muscle.
• D) The heating rate and temperature rise do not significantly vary between tendons/ligaments and skeletal muscle.

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