Understanding Vital Capacity: Normal Values, Variations, And Measurements Vital capacity. (or) Define vital capacity and give its normal values. Answer: It is the maximum amount of air that can be expelled out forcefully after a deep respiration. It includes following lung volumes. 1. Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV): It is the maximal volume of air which can … [Read more...] about Understanding Vital Capacity: Normal Values, Variations, And Measurements
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Symptoms, Risks, And Life-Saving Treatments
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Symptoms, Risks, And Life-Saving Treatments Question 1. Carbon monoxide poisoning. Answer: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Features: It depends on concentration of carbon monoxide. 1% of Co-causes headache and nausea. Above of 1% co in air (C's) Causes convulsion, cardic arrest, loss of consciousness and coma. Haemoglobin saturation … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Symptoms, Risks, And Life-Saving Treatments
Acclimatization And Its Impact On Heart And Lungs
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