Aren't those terms mutually exclusive?Valentina Chianese said:rheopectic, pseudo plastic fluid.
What have you found with your Google searching? I found this pretty quickly, which seems to imply that blood is not but synovial fluids (lubrication in your body's joints) are:Valentina Chianese said:I can't understand why blood is rheopectic...is it or not?
Examples of rheopectic fluids include gypsum pastes and printer inks. In the body synovial fluid exhibits the extraordinary property of inverse thixotropy or rheopexy.[2]
Yes I found that, it was the firts result. Also, I found absolutely nothing about blood being rheopectic, which seems to imply that it just isn't. And that's why I'm asking directly in this forum. I'm still doubtful because my comprehension of the subject is almost 0 so I have to rely on faith (faith on the absence of references about blood being rheopectic implying it isn't) or faith in the expert that told me it is. I hoped someone could explain to me in a simple manner why it is or why it isn't.berkeman said:What have you found with your Google searching? I found this pretty quickly, which seems to imply that blood is not but synovial fluids (lubrication in your body's joints) are:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RheopectyBesides, what survival characteristic would be a reason for blood to have this property?
Maybe ask them for a reference?Valentina Chianese said:or faith in the expert that told me it is.
A rheopectic fluid is a type of non-Newtonian fluid that becomes more viscous or resistant to flow when stress or force is applied to it. This means that the fluid's viscosity increases as the shear rate increases, resulting in a thickening effect.
Yes, blood is considered a rheopectic fluid. This is because it contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, which can change their shape and arrangement when stress is applied, causing the blood to become more viscous.
The rheopectic behavior of blood is important in the body because it allows for the regulation of blood flow. When stress is applied to the blood vessels, the blood becomes more viscous, which helps to prevent excessive blood loss in case of injury. It also helps to maintain a steady flow of blood throughout the body.
Yes, certain diseases or conditions can affect the rheopectic behavior of blood. For example, conditions that cause an increase in the number of red blood cells, such as polycythemia, can make the blood more viscous. This can lead to an increased risk of blood clots and other cardiovascular problems.
The rheopectic behavior of blood can be measured using a device called a rheometer. This instrument applies a controlled stress or force to a sample of blood and measures the resulting changes in viscosity. Other methods, such as viscometry and rotational rheometry, can also be used to measure the rheopectic behavior of blood.