Acclimatization And Its Impact On Heart And Lungs Question 1. Kortkoff sounds Answer: Korotkoff sounds are blood flow sounds that clinician observe while taking blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer over the brachial artery in the antecubital fossa. These sounds appear and disappear as the blood pressure cuff is inflated and deflated. There are five kortokoff … [Read more...] about Acclimatization And Its Impact On Heart And Lungs
Understanding Tidal Volume And Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
Understanding Tidal Volume And Maximum Voluntary Ventilation Question 1. Give normal values of 1. Tidal volume 2. Maximum voluntary ventilation. Answer: Normal values: Tidal volume - 500 ml Maximum voluntary ventilation - 4.2 litres/min Question 2. Mention the partial pressures of oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial and venous blood. Answer: Partial … [Read more...] about Understanding Tidal Volume And Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
Saliva Formation And Secretion Mechanisms
Saliva Formation And Secretion Mechanisms Describe the composition, functions, and formation of saliva. Answer: Composition of saliva: Saliva contains 99% water and 1% organic and inorganic substances. 1. Composition of saliva - Inorganic substances: Main electrolytes Na, K, Ca, CI, HCO3, and HPO4 Electrolytes in small 2. Composition of saliva - Organic … [Read more...] about Saliva Formation And Secretion Mechanisms
Salivary Duct Disorders: Obstruction, Stones, And Infections
Salivary Duct Disorders: Obstruction, Stones, And Infections Describe briefly the ductal system of a salivary gland. Answer: Ductal system of salivary gland: The ductal system of salivary glands consists of hollow tubes. It is a varied network of tubules that progressively increase in diameter, beginning at the secretory end pieces and extending to the oral … [Read more...] about Salivary Duct Disorders: Obstruction, Stones, And Infections
Parotid Gland Disorders: Anatomy And Clinical Relevance
Parotid Gland Disorders: Anatomy And Clinical Relevance Classify salivary glands and describe the parotid gland briefly. Answer: Classification of salivary glands: 1. Based on the size of the glands: Major glands: Parotid gland Submandibular gland Sublingual gland Minor glands: Glossopalatine. Palatine Von Ebner's gland Labial and … [Read more...] about Parotid Gland Disorders: Anatomy And Clinical Relevance