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What is the purpose of a Body Plethysmography (BP) system?
What is the purpose of a Body Plethysmography (BP) system?
- To monitor brain activity and cognitive functions
- To measure blood pressure and heart rate
- To make intrathoracic gas volume and airway resistance measurements (correct)
- To assess body composition and muscle mass
What does Cabinet Air Volume refer to in Body Plethysmography (BP)?
What does Cabinet Air Volume refer to in Body Plethysmography (BP)?
- Air volume changes inside the sealed cabinet resulting from thorax expansion and contraction (correct)
- Changes in room temperature within the cabinet during testing
- Pressure changes in the subject's mouth during breathing
- Volume of air required to fill the cabinet before the test begins
What measurements can be made using Body Plethysmography (BP)?
What measurements can be made using Body Plethysmography (BP)?
- Muscle strength and flexibility
- Brain wave patterns and neural activity
- Blood oxygen levels and heart rate variability
- Intrathoracic gas volume and airway resistance (correct)
What do changes in air pressure at the subject’s mouth reflect in Body Plethysmography (BP)?
What do changes in air pressure at the subject’s mouth reflect in Body Plethysmography (BP)?
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What is the significance of mouth pressure changes in Body Plethysmography (BP)?
What is the significance of mouth pressure changes in Body Plethysmography (BP)?
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