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Decks in this class (14)

S1: Pulmonary Defence Mechanism - What can go wrong?
Why are the lungs a potential sit...,
What are the three sizes of parti...,
Give an example of large particul...
22  cards
S2: Mechanics of Breathing
Why do we need a respiratory system,
Functions of the respiratory system,
How does oxygen get from the atmo...
23  cards
S1: Overview of the Respiratory System
What is the upper respiratory tract,
What is the lower respiratory tract,
What are the primary functions of...
48  cards
S2: Mechanics of Breathing II
How can lung function be investig...,
What is lung volume,
Factors affecting lung volume
24  cards
S2: Gas Exchange
Equation of partial pressure of a...,
How is barometric pressure affect...,
What structures and mediums does ...
27  cards
S2: O2 Transport
What is the concentration of a ga...,
How are co2 and o2 transported in...,
Why is hb critical to o2 transport
28  cards
S2: CO2 Transport
How does co2 transport differ to o2,
What are the 3 ways co2 is transp...,
What is the haldane effect
11  cards
S2: The Role of Ventilation in Acid-Base Balance
Equation for ph,
Why is ph homeostasis important,
Why is arterial ph tightly regula...
17  cards
S2: Neural Control of Breathing
What is breathing,
List some factors that increase o...,
What does alveolar ventilation de...
22  cards
S2: Integrated Control of Breathing
What links pco2 and ph,
What occurs if ratio of hco3 and ...,
What is the hco3 and co2 ratio
17  cards
S2: Pathophysiology of Asthma
What is asthma,
What are the two components of th...,
List factors than make an individ...
29  cards
S2: Pulmonary Function Testing
Describe spirometry,
What key measurement are recorded...,
Why do we need to perform spirometry
11  cards
S2: Pathophysiology of COPD
What is chronic obstructive pulmo...,
Risk factors for copd,
Why does smoking harm the respira...
20  cards
S2: Airway Pharmacology
What is the difference between ph...,
What can drugs do in respiratory ...,
What cant drugs do in respiratory...
40  cards

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