Doppler ApplicationMediumQuestion 31268
Question
Doppler ultrasound in medicine detects:
- ALocation of organs only
- BSpeed of blood flow via frequency shift of reflected ultrasoundCorrect
- CTemperature of tissues
- DElectrical activity
Correct answer
Speed of blood flow via frequency shift of reflected ultrasound
Explanation
Ultrasound reflects off moving red blood cells. Doppler shift in reflected frequency reveals blood velocity and direction.