THERMODYNAMIC LAWS IN LIVING ORGANISMS AND THE ROLE OF THERMOGRAPHY IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS
Keywords:
thermodynamics, living systems, energy metabolism, entropy, thermoregulation, infrared radiation, medical thermography, diagnostics.Abstract
This paper presents an academic analysis of the application of thermodynamic laws to living organisms, with particular emphasis on energy transformation, entropy production, and thermoregulation. Living systems are examined as open thermodynamic systems that maintain internal order through continuous energy exchange with the environment. Furthermore, the paper provides a detailed discussion of medical thermography, including its physical principles, methodological foundations, clinical applications, advantages, and limitations. The growing significance of thermography as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for early detection of pathological conditions is critically evaluated.
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