THERMAL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITIES OF BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS AND TISSUES

Abstract

The report describes research on thermal and electrical conductivities of biological fluids and tissues. Experimental electrical conductivities of human gastric juices, urine and bovine aqueous and vitrious humours were determined. A special cell for the determination of electrical conductivities for tissues was designed, constructed, and tested. Experimental measurements of the electrical conductivity of cow blood was determined as a function of hemolysis. A modified thermal conductivity apparatus was used to measure the conductivities of beef lung, liver, kidney, brain and chicken skin. Thermal conductivity correlation expressions for biological fluids and tissues are evaluated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1964
Accession Number
AD0604658

Entities

People

  • H. F. Poppendiek
  • J. R. Murphy
  • N. D. Greene
  • P. M. Morehouse
  • R. Randall

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Blood
  • Blood Plasma
  • Bodily Secretions
  • Bulk Modulus
  • California
  • Conductivity
  • Cooling
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Geography
  • Heat Energy
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Physical Properties
  • Research Facilities
  • Thermal Conductivity

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  • Immunology
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology