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What is the name of the atherosclerosis obstruction sound detected by with a stethoscope?
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∙ 15y ago
a bruit (pronounced brew-ee) it is a whooshing sound made when blood travels around an obstruction (like atherosclorotic plaque build up)
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∙ 15y ago
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How do you use stethoscope in a sentence?
The doctor used his stethoscope to listen to the sound of your heatbeat
What is the phenomenon of sound in stethoscope used by doctors?
vibrations of sound
What is a bruit?
A bruit is something that can be heard with a stethoscope over an artery, that indicated turbulent blood flow. In a normal artery, blood flows smoothly (laminar flow) but if there is an obstruction e.g. a clot or fatty plaque (atherosclerosis) the blood flow is disturbed and bounces off the sides of the artery walls, causing the bruit to be heard. It sounds like a rushing or roaring sound.
What is the phenomenon of stethoscope base on?
it is based on refraction of sound
How are sound waves reflected in a stethoscope?
because of science
What are the practical applications of reflection of sound?
Parabolic sound reflectors, Speaking tubes and Stethoscope
If someone is a knot in your stethoscope will it affect the sound?
No, the sound is bouncing not following a straight line.
What does a doctor use to listen to the sound your heart makes?
A stethoscope.
What are the waves of a stethoscope?
A stethoscope consists of two equal-length tubes of air, physicallyjoined, which conduct sound waves to the examiner's ears.
How does a stethoscope transmit sound?
When a doctor or nurse places a stethoscope diaphragm on a patient's chest, sound waves traveling through the patient's body cause the flat surface of the diaphragm to vibrate.When a doctor or nurse places a stethoscope diaphragm on a patient's chest, sound waves traveling through the patient's body cause the flat surface of the diaphragm to vibrate.
What is a sethoscope?
a stethoscope carries the sound of your heart straight to the doctor's ears
Which is a sound due to obstruction in the trachea or larynx?
wheezes
