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What is the function of alveoli?
What is the function of alveoli?
- Help regulate the pH of the blood
- Exchange of gases (correct)
- Stimulate and regulate respiration
- Assist in heat regulation
Which term refers to the normal respiration?
Which term refers to the normal respiration?
- Apnoea
- Dyspnoea
- Hyperpnoea
- Eupnoea (correct)
In heart failure, which type of dyspnoea occurs only at night?
In heart failure, which type of dyspnoea occurs only at night?
- Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (correct)
- Dyspnoea on exertion
- Orthopnea
- Dyspnoea at rest
Which muscle is the main muscle involved in inspiration?
Which muscle is the main muscle involved in inspiration?
What occurs during expiration?
What occurs during expiration?
Which part of the respiratory system comprises the lower respiratory passage?
Which part of the respiratory system comprises the lower respiratory passage?
What is the aim of cellular respiration?
What is the aim of cellular respiration?
Which type of respiration involves the exchange of gases between blood and tissues?
Which type of respiration involves the exchange of gases between blood and tissues?
What is the normal respiratory rate in adults during Eupnoea?
What is the normal respiratory rate in adults during Eupnoea?
Which part of the respiratory system does not undergo gas exchange?
Which part of the respiratory system does not undergo gas exchange?
What is the main function of the conducting part of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the conducting part of the respiratory system?
How many phases are present in normal respiration under hyperventilation conditions?
How many phases are present in normal respiration under hyperventilation conditions?
What is the pressure inside alveoli at the beginning of inspiration?
What is the pressure inside alveoli at the beginning of inspiration?
What is the value of intra abdominal pressure at the end of normal inspiration and beginning of expiration?
What is the value of intra abdominal pressure at the end of normal inspiration and beginning of expiration?
What is the main cause of hemothorax?
What is the main cause of hemothorax?
What does pneumothorax refer to?
What does pneumothorax refer to?
What is the value of intraalveolar pressure at the end of normal expiration?
What is the value of intraalveolar pressure at the end of normal expiration?
In relation to intra pleural space, what does hydropneumothorax indicate?
In relation to intra pleural space, what does hydropneumothorax indicate?
During expiration, what happens to the thoracic cage volume?
During expiration, what happens to the thoracic cage volume?
Which type of alveolar cell is responsible for gas exchange due to its thin nature?
Which type of alveolar cell is responsible for gas exchange due to its thin nature?
What is the function of Type II alveolar cells?
What is the function of Type II alveolar cells?
Which apparatus is used to measure the volumes and capacities in static pulmonary function tests?
Which apparatus is used to measure the volumes and capacities in static pulmonary function tests?
What is the main function of a pulmonary alveolar macrophage (PAM)?
What is the main function of a pulmonary alveolar macrophage (PAM)?
Which pressure increases during inspiration?
Which pressure increases during inspiration?
What is the Minute Respiratory Volume (MRV) in normal respiration?
What is the Minute Respiratory Volume (MRV) in normal respiration?
What is the Breathing Reserve (BR) formula derived from the text?
What is the Breathing Reserve (BR) formula derived from the text?
What does a Dyspnoeic Index (DI) of less than 70% indicate?
What does a Dyspnoeic Index (DI) of less than 70% indicate?
What does Timed Vital Capacity (TVC) measure?
What does Timed Vital Capacity (TVC) measure?
What is Maximal Breathing Capacity (MBC) in males according to the text?
What is Maximal Breathing Capacity (MBC) in males according to the text?
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