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BME 102 HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN SYSTEM: MAN AS A LIVING MACHINE Objective Question

Question

Which law describes how the rate of fluid flow depends on the fluid's viscosity, the tube dimensions, and the pressure difference, and is widely applied to blood flow in the human body?
Options
A Ohm's Law for Blood Flow
B Nernst Equation
C Beer-Lambert Law
D Poiseuille's Law
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7, point 2, states: 'Poiseuille's Law: this describes how the rate of fluid flow depends on the fluids viscosity, the tube dimensions and the pressure difference. It is widely applied to blood flow in the human body.'

Hint

This law specifically relates to fluid flow through tubes and explains phenomena like hypertension.

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