1. Characterize the rheological behavior of semisolid excipients. 2. What is the yield stress (yield poin)? 3. What models are used to describe pseudoplastic/plastic flow? 4. What is the consistency index (coefficient) K and the index of flow behavior n? 5. What is thixotropy? 6. What can thixotropy be used in pharmaceutical technology for? 7. Describe the rheogram of a thixotropic material. 8. Describe the course of the thixotropic test (Three Step Shear Rate/Thixotropy test). 9. Describe the course of the adhesive test (Squeeze and pull off test). 10. What parameters are used to evaluate the adhesive test?