Static Lung And Chest Wall Mechanics - Physiology | Biology+

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Set 1: Principles of Cell Function

Set 2: Homeostasis of Body Fluids

Set 3: Signal Transduction, membrane Receptors, second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression

Set 4: The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems

Set 5: Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials

Set 6: Synaptic Transmission

Set 7: The Somatosensory System

Set 8: The Special Senses

Set 9: Organization of Motor Function

Set 10: Higher Functions of the Nervous System

Set 11: The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control

Set 12: Skeletal Muscle Physiology

Set 13: Cardiac Muscle

Set 14: Smooth Muscle

Set 15: Overview of Circulation

Set 16: Elements of Cardiac Function

Set 17: Properties of the Vasculature

Set 18: Regulation of the Heart and Vasculature

Set 19: Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System

Set 20: Structure and Function of the Respiratory System

Set 21: Static Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics

Set 22: Dynamic Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics

Set 23: Ventilation

Set 24: Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Set 25: Control of Respiration

Set 26: Non-Physiologic Functions of the Lung: Host Defense and Metabolism

Set 27: Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract

Set 28: The Cephalic, oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal

Set 29: The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

Set 30: The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

Set 31: The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

Set 32: Transport and Metabolic Functions of the Liver

Set 33: Elements of Renal Function

Set 34: Solute and Water Transport Along the Nephron: Tubular Function

Set 35: Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume

Set 36: Potassium, calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis

Set 37: Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance

Set 38: Introduction to the Endocrine System

Set 39: Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism

Set 40: Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism

Set 41: The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

Set 42: The Thyroid Gland

Set 43: The Adrenal Glands

Set 44: The Male and Female Reproductive Systems

Set 21 Static Lung And Chest Wall Mechanics

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Set 21 Static Lung And Chest Wall Mechanics

(Multiple Choice)

Free

A patient's lung compliance was measured with the use of an intraesophageal balloon (a measure of pleural pressure).When he has inspired 500 mL,his intraesophageal pressure decreases from -3 cm H₂O at FRC to -7 cm H₂O.What is his lung compliance?

A)1.67 L/cm H₂O
B)0.71 L/cm H₂O
C)0.500 L/cm H₂O
D)0.125 L/cm H₂O

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

Free

If the compliance of the lung is 0.2 L/cm H₂O and the compliance of the chest wall is 0.2 L/cm H₂O,what is the compliance across the respiratory system (C_rs)?

A)0.1 L/cm H₂O
B)0.4 L/cm H₂O
C)1.0 L/cm H₂O
D)4.0 L/cm H₂O

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

Free

What is the pressure in the alveolus when the translung pressure is 3.5 cm H₂O and the pleural pressure is -8.5 cm H₂O?

A)-5 cm H₂O
B)0 cm H₂O
C)5 cm H₂O
D)-12 cm H₂O

Answer