Lung Volumes Question 1. What is vital capacity? Enumerate factors affecting vital capacity. Answer: Vital capacity: Factors effecting it: Sex Age Body built Posture Pregnancy Presence of respiratory diseases. "Understanding lung volumes through FAQs: Composition, functions, and uses explained" Question 2. Name the lung volumes and … [Read more...] about Lung Volumes
Anatomy
Hypoxia
Hypoxia Question 1. Hypoxia. Answer: Hypoxia Types: Hypoxia is classified based on the cause of their production. Hypoxic hypoxia. Anemic hypoxia. Stagnant hypoxia. Histotoxic hypoxia. "Understanding hypoxia through FAQs: Causes, symptoms, and treatments explained" Question 2. Cyanosis. Answer: Cyanosis Definition: It is the bluish … [Read more...] about Hypoxia
Dyspnea
Dyspnea Question 1. Apnea. Answer: Apnea Definition: It is defined as temporary cessation of breathing. Apnea time: Normal apnea time is about 40-60 seconds is normal person after a deep inspiration. "Understanding dyspnea through FAQs: Symptoms, causes, and uses explained" Apnea Types: Deglutition apnea - occurs during deglutition Voluntary … [Read more...] about Dyspnea
Bronchial Asthma
Bronchial Asthma Question 1. Hypoventilation. Answer: "Factors influencing success with bronchial asthma studies: Q&A" Hypoventilation Definition: The decrease in the pulmonary ventilation is called hypoventilation. Hypoventilation Causes: Suppression of respiratory centers. Paralysis of respiratory muscles. Hypoventilation Effects: Hypoxia, … [Read more...] about Bronchial Asthma
Protein Electrophoresis
Protein Electrophoresis Explain the separation of plasma proteins by electrophoresis. Answer: "Factors influencing success with protein electrophoresis studies: Q&A" Electrophoresis is the most commonly employed analytical technique for the separation of plasma proteins The movement of charged particles in an electric field resulting in their migration towards … [Read more...] about Protein Electrophoresis