What is barometric pressure? How is it related to physiologic pressure measurements?

Q: Q3/lf Rg = 3 cm H2O/(liter/sec), what air flow rate would occur at an expiratory pressure of 100 mm…

A: The resistance which happens to the air when it passes through the respiratory tract during the…

Q: Define the term transmural pressure?

A: Pulmonary vascular resistance(PVR) is characterized as the proportion of the mean weight drop over…

Q: What is the pressure gradient equal to?

A: The stream of blood from the lungs to the capillaries and then into the veins is referred to as…

Q: According to Dalton’s law, what is the partial pressure of amixture of gases? What is water vapor…

A: Partial pressure is the pressure produced by a single molecule present in the mixture. Dalton's law…

Q: Distinguish between Dalton’s law and Henry’s law and give a practical application of each.

A: "Dalton law (also called Dalton's law of partial pressures) states that in a mixture of non-reacting…

Q: Calculate the vital capacity if the inspiratory reserve volume is 3500mL, inspiratory capacity is…

A: Vital capacity of a person can be measured with the help of regular spirometer. It is that volume of…

Q: VO2 calculation scenario:  Body mass= 102 kg, HR= 180 beats/min, SV= 110 ml blood/beat, venous…

A: The maximum quantity of oxygen you can use during exercise is referred to as your VO2 max. It is…

Q: What is the driving pressure?

A: Breathing consists of two phases- Inspiration and expiration. During Inspiration or inhalation the…

Q: Describe Poiseuille’s law for airflow?

A: The respiratory tract resistance to airflow during the inhalation and exhalation is referred to as…

Q: What is surfactant? What is its function?

A: Introduction: Because it lines the alveoli to reduce surface tension and avoid atelectasis during…