The ventricular action potential has a long refractory period so that the mechanical response of the ventricle will be discrete; one coordinated mechanical response per electrâ¦ical activation sequence. Otherwise, with additional electrical stimuli, the mechanical responses would summate producing a prolonged contraction.
Microfracture Technique. Overview. Microfracture is a surgical technique that has been developed to treat chondral defects, which are damaged areas of articular cartilage of the knee. It is a common procedure used to treat patients with full thickness damage to the articular cartilage that goes all the way down to the bone.
A tincture is a liquid herbal extract made with alcohol as the solvent. Glycerin can be used as the solvent in place of alcohol. Glycerin based tinctures, however, do not last indefinitely and are not as convenient for use in personal care applications.