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What is the role of alveoli in the gas exchange process?
What is the role of alveoli in the gas exchange process?
- Contain a single layer of alveolar cells
- Encircling each alveolus
- Production of oxygen
- Increasing surface area for gas exchange (correct)
Which factor influences the gas exchange process according to Dalton's law?
Which factor influences the gas exchange process according to Dalton's law?
- Surface area of the alveoli
- Thickness of the alveolar wall
- Partial pressure gradient (correct)
- Diffusion coefficient
How does emphysema affect gas exchange in the lungs?
How does emphysema affect gas exchange in the lungs?
- Decreases diffusion coefficient
- Increases surface area for gas exchange
- Reduces surface area for gas exchange (correct)
- Results in lung collapse
Which condition would lead to an increased thickness of the alveolar walls?
Which condition would lead to an increased thickness of the alveolar walls?
Why is the diffusion coefficient higher for CO2 compared to O2 in gas exchange?
Why is the diffusion coefficient higher for CO2 compared to O2 in gas exchange?
What is the primary factor that keeps alveoli open?
What is the primary factor that keeps alveoli open?
Which factor promotes the collapse of alveoli?
Which factor promotes the collapse of alveoli?
What is the term for the measure of effort needed to stretch or distend the lungs?
What is the term for the measure of effort needed to stretch or distend the lungs?
What condition is characterized by decreased lung compliance?
What condition is characterized by decreased lung compliance?
What effect does parasympathetic stimulation have on the airways?
What effect does parasympathetic stimulation have on the airways?
In which condition is there a struggle to breathe due to insufficient surfactant production?
In which condition is there a struggle to breathe due to insufficient surfactant production?
What is the volume of air that can be inspired at the end of a normal quiet expiration?
What is the volume of air that can be inspired at the end of a normal quiet expiration?
Which lung volume represents the volume of air in the lungs at the end of normal passive expiration?
Which lung volume represents the volume of air in the lungs at the end of normal passive expiration?
In spirometry, what does FEV1 represent?
In spirometry, what does FEV1 represent?
Which management approach is NOT recommended for shortness of breath?
Which management approach is NOT recommended for shortness of breath?
In patients with obstructive lung diseases like asthma or COPD, which spirometry parameter is expected to be decreased?
In patients with obstructive lung diseases like asthma or COPD, which spirometry parameter is expected to be decreased?
What is the maximum volume of air that can be moved out during a single breath following a maximal inspiration?
What is the maximum volume of air that can be moved out during a single breath following a maximal inspiration?
