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The reserve volume of the lungs is approximately 1.7 L.
The reserve volume of the lungs is approximately 1.7 L.
True
Artificial Organs - Lung states a breathing volume at rest of 5.1 L/min.
Artificial Organs - Lung states a breathing volume at rest of 5.1 L/min.
False
The partial pressure of oxygen (O2) in the alveolus is higher than the O2-partial pressure in the capillary, according to Pulmonal Gas Exchange section.
The partial pressure of oxygen (O2) in the alveolus is higher than the O2-partial pressure in the capillary, according to Pulmonal Gas Exchange section.
True
The contact distance between alveolus and capillary plays a role in the Pulmonal Gas Exchange, according to the text.
The contact distance between alveolus and capillary plays a role in the Pulmonal Gas Exchange, according to the text.
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Air contains approximately 21% carbon dioxide (CO2).
Air contains approximately 21% carbon dioxide (CO2).
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According to Henry's Law, the amount of gas dissolved in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid.
According to Henry's Law, the amount of gas dissolved in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid.
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In Henry's Law, the solubility of a gas in a liquid decreases as the partial pressure of the gas above the liquid increases.
In Henry's Law, the solubility of a gas in a liquid decreases as the partial pressure of the gas above the liquid increases.
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An increase in temperature generally decreases the solubility of gases in liquids, in accordance with Henry's Law.
An increase in temperature generally decreases the solubility of gases in liquids, in accordance with Henry's Law.
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Henry's Law applies only to ideal solutions and does not hold true for real-life scenarios.
Henry's Law applies only to ideal solutions and does not hold true for real-life scenarios.
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Henry's Law is not applicable to the dissolution of noble gases in blood plasma.
Henry's Law is not applicable to the dissolution of noble gases in blood plasma.
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According to Henry's Law, the amount of physically dissolved oxygen in the blood is directly proportional to the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood.
According to Henry's Law, the amount of physically dissolved oxygen in the blood is directly proportional to the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood.
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Physically dissolved CO2 in the blood can reach up to 10% of the total CO2 content.
Physically dissolved CO2 in the blood can reach up to 10% of the total CO2 content.
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The Haldane Effect states that the oxygen saturation in the blood is dependent on the concentration of CO2.
The Haldane Effect states that the oxygen saturation in the blood is dependent on the concentration of CO2.
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According to Henry's Law, as the partial pressure of CO2 in the blood increases, the amount of physically dissolved CO2 in the blood also increases.
According to Henry's Law, as the partial pressure of CO2 in the blood increases, the amount of physically dissolved CO2 in the blood also increases.
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The conversion of CO2 to hydrogen carbonate (HCO3-) in the blood occurs due to the action of carbonic anhydrase enzyme.
The conversion of CO2 to hydrogen carbonate (HCO3-) in the blood occurs due to the action of carbonic anhydrase enzyme.
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According to Henry's Law, the pressure of a gas in contact with a liquid is directly proportional to the concentration of the gas in the liquid.
According to Henry's Law, the pressure of a gas in contact with a liquid is directly proportional to the concentration of the gas in the liquid.
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According to Henry's Law, the solubility of a gas in a liquid decreases with an increase in temperature.
According to Henry's Law, the solubility of a gas in a liquid decreases with an increase in temperature.
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Henry's Law is not applicable to the exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs.
Henry's Law is not applicable to the exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs.
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The Young-Laplace equation is used to calculate the pressure difference across alveoli walls.
The Young-Laplace equation is used to calculate the pressure difference across alveoli walls.
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Surfactant reduces the surface tension at the alveoli-air interface, in line with Henry's Law.
Surfactant reduces the surface tension at the alveoli-air interface, in line with Henry's Law.
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According to Henry's Law, the amount of gas that dissolves in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid.
According to Henry's Law, the amount of gas that dissolves in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid.
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The Henry's constant for a specific gas-liquid system can vary with temperature.
The Henry's constant for a specific gas-liquid system can vary with temperature.
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According to Henry's Law, the solubility of a gas in a liquid will decrease as the partial pressure of the gas over the liquid increases.
According to Henry's Law, the solubility of a gas in a liquid will decrease as the partial pressure of the gas over the liquid increases.
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The process of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) aligns with Henry's Law by increasing the partial pressure of oxygen to dissolve more oxygen in the blood.
The process of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) aligns with Henry's Law by increasing the partial pressure of oxygen to dissolve more oxygen in the blood.
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In hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO), the decrease in gas bubble volume is unrelated to Henry's Law.
In hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO), the decrease in gas bubble volume is unrelated to Henry's Law.
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The history of film oxygenator mentions that it had independent pCO2 control.
The history of film oxygenator mentions that it had independent pCO2 control.
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Hollow fiber membrane with plasma sealing had a very large exchange area and high equipment costs, as per the text.
Hollow fiber membrane with plasma sealing had a very large exchange area and high equipment costs, as per the text.
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Foil membrane oxygenator had direct blood-air contact and large exchange surface.
Foil membrane oxygenator had direct blood-air contact and large exchange surface.
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The hollow fiber membrane with solid membrane mentioned in the text had low mass transfer resistance material.
The hollow fiber membrane with solid membrane mentioned in the text had low mass transfer resistance material.
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Therapy for decompression illness caused by fast decompression after exposure to increased pressure includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Therapy for decompression illness caused by fast decompression after exposure to increased pressure includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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N2 bubble can cause pulmonary embolism, resulting in decreased oxygen transport and blood supply in the lung.
N2 bubble can cause pulmonary embolism, resulting in decreased oxygen transport and blood supply in the lung.
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Mechanical ventilation does not aim to decrease the work of breathing (WOB) or improve the patient’s comfort.
Mechanical ventilation does not aim to decrease the work of breathing (WOB) or improve the patient’s comfort.
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Volume-limited ventilation (VC) is not affected by lung compliance.
Volume-limited ventilation (VC) is not affected by lung compliance.
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