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Physiological properties used in model computations. Density, specific heat, thermal conductivity, blood perfusion, metabolic heat generation and thickness are shown for brain, bone and blood.
| Type | Density (kg/m3) | Specific Heat (J/kg∙K) | Thermal Conductivity (W/m∙K) | Blood Perfusion Rate (1/s) | Metabolic Heat Generation (W/m3) | Thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone | 1,908 | 1313 | 0.32 | - | - | 0.75 |
| Brain | 994 | 4178 | 0.60 | - | - | 20 |
| Blood | 1,050 | 3840 | 0.52 | .0097 | 1,100 | - |
