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GATE 2020 BM – Question 13

Sensors and Bioinstrumentation · Physiological Measurements · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which equipment measures blood-vessel elasticity in vivo?

  1. Rheometer
  2. Dimension analyser
  3. Thermomechanical analyser
  4. Dynamic mechanical analyser

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Correct answer: (B) Dimension analyser

Explanation

A dimension analyser can follow pulsatile changes in vessel dimensions in vivo; combined with pressure changes these determine vessel compliance/elastic behavior. The other instruments mainly characterize material samples through imposed mechanical or thermal tests. Therefore B is the intended in-vivo instrument.

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