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2.3.4. Respiratory System

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Respiratory Anatomy
Where does the respiratory system...,
What structures are in the upper ...,
Describe how the structure of the...
49  cards
Ventilation and Mechanics
Define tidal breathing,
How do we breath in,
How do we breath out
39  cards
Properties of Gases
What is boyles law,
What is partial pressure,
What is atmospheric pressure
11  cards
Gas Exchange
In what direction do gases move,
What factors effect the diffusion...,
How much faster does co2 diffuse ...
13  cards
Oxygen in the Blood
How is the amount of o2 dissolved...,
What is co at rest,
What are oxygen binding pigments
12  cards
Carbon Dioxide in the Blood
How much more co2 is there in art...,
What is the role of co2 in the ar...,
What is the normal range for ph
18  cards
Chemical Control of Breathing
Define hypoxia,
Define hypercapnia,
Define hypocapnia
24  cards
Acid Base Balance
How does alkalaemia effect ca,
Outline some physiological effect...,
How do the kidneys recover hco3
22  cards
Lung Function Testing
What are the reasons for performi...,
What is a forced volume measurement,
What can we learn from forced flo...
16  cards
Pulmonary Embolism
When does a pulmonary embolism cl...,
Define embolism,
What is a pulmonary embolism
17  cards
Hypoxia and Respiratory Failure
Define hypoxaemia,
Define hypoxia,
What are the normal levels of o2 ...
21  cards
Asthma
What is the difference between ob...,
Define asthma,
What are the symptoms of asthma
16  cards
COPD
Define copd,
Copd is an umbrella term encompas...,
What is emphysema
23  cards
Bronchiectasis and CF
Define bronchiectasis,
What are the causes of bronchiect...,
What are the clinical features of...
8  cards
TB
What stain is used to identify tb,
Describe the cell wall of tb,
Why can a gram stain not be used ...
35  cards
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections and Pneumonia
What are the common microflora of...,
Describe the defences of the resp...,
When are the respiratory defences...
24  cards
CXR
What is an x ray,
What x ray dose is given,
What are the projections we can d...
42  cards
Symptoms and Signs of Respiratory Disease
What are the 6 cardinal symptoms ...,
When taking a pt history what fac...,
How do heart failure pts describe...
47  cards
Lung Cancer
Describe the epidemiology of lung...,
What are the risk factors for lun...,
Why do we stage a cancer
15  cards

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