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Describe how gravity alters ventilation and especially perfusion in the lungs.

Describe how gravity alters ventilation and especially perfusion in the lungs.

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Present a brief discussion of the mechanisms of ventilation versus perfusion

Present a brief discussion of the mechanisms of ventilation versus perfusion


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Ventilation VS Perfusion

Ventilation VS Perfusion

(A) Present a brief discussion of how asthma is diagnosed

(B) Present a brief discussion of the difference between bronchitis and pneumonia

(C) Present a brief discussion of the mechanisms of ventilation versus perfusion

(D) Present a brief discussion of the role of the thoracic cage and associated musculature in breathing

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Mixture of Respiratory / Digestive System a) How is oxygen transported in the blood? b) What...

Mixture of Respiratory / Digestive System

a) How is oxygen transported in the blood?

b) What is the chloride shift? (explain please)

c) In ventilation-perfusion coupling how does the body respond to O2 flow and CO2 accumulation

d) Where is bile produced, where is it stored, what is it composed of:

e) What organ does the pancreas deliver enzymes to?

f) The function of hydrochloric acid in the digestive system is

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      If a lung having a normal ventilation-perfusion ratio (=1) SUDDENLY develops ventilation-perfusion ratio <1, which...

      If a lung having a normal ventilation-perfusion ratio (=1) SUDDENLY develops ventilation-perfusion ratio <1, which of the following will occur? Explain

A decrease in arterial pO2

An increase in alveolar pO­2

A decrease in cardiac output

A decrease in arterial pCO2

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why do upper regions of an upright lung have a larger ventilation-perfusion ratio and why lower...

why do upper regions of an upright lung have a larger ventilation-perfusion ratio and why lower regions of an upright lung have a smaller ventilation-perfusion ratio

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Which of the following is true about ventilation-perfusion coupling?


Which of the following is true about ventilation-perfusion coupling?

 in alveoli where ventilation is inadequate, the partial pressure of oxygen is high

 terminal arterioles dilate in areas where the partial pressure of oxygen is low

 blood is shifted towards alveoli with low partial pressure of oxygen to enhance oxygen pick-up from lungs

 in alveoli where ventilation is maximal, the partial pressure of oxygen is low

 terminal arterioles dilate in areas where the partial pressure of oxygen is high 

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2) What are ventilation and perfusion? Briefly explain how the process of ventilation-perfusion coupling is achieved



2) What are ventilation and perfusion? Briefly explain how the process of ventilation-perfusion coupling is achieved 

3) Briefly describe the steps of normal quiet inspiration and expiration. 

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Explain the prep phase, action phase, and follow-through phase for a squat in detail.

Explain the prep phase, action phase, and follow-through phase for a squat in detail.

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EACH STATEMENT IS A T/F QUESTION PLEASE ANSWER ALL 12 Pulmonary function limits physical performance because...

EACH STATEMENT IS A T/F QUESTION PLEASE ANSWER ALL 12

Pulmonary function limits physical performance because transit time through the pulmonary capillaries is reduced to 0.4 seconds during maximal exercise which is not enough time for complete oxygenation of the blood.

Oxygen binds to the globin portion of the hemoglobin molecule.

HCO3- diffuses out to plasma at tissue level and chloride (Cl-) into the RBC, known as chloride shift.

Carbonic anhydrase is present in the RBC and catalyzes the formation of lactate.

During exercise, tidal volume does not change relative to tidal volume at rest

Alveoli are the lung structure where gas exchange takes place.

Partial pressure of a specific gas affects the driving force behind that gas.

The immediate and largest increase in ventilation during exercise is due to changes to chemistry of arterial blood.

An increase in pH is in part responsible for the Bohr effect.

Inhalation is an active process, it involves contraction of the diaphragm.

Cooperative binding refers to the ease at which O2 binds to Hb with each subsequent O2.

HCO3- (bicarbonate) accounts for the majority of CO2 transport.

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After having read the chapter on Health and Medicine, think about the 'complementary/alternative' approaches to medicine...

After having read the chapter on Health and Medicine, think about the 'complementary/alternative' approaches to medicine mentioned in the text. Answer the following questions:

1. Do you think that we will see a wider acceptance of these methods in mainstream 'medicine' in the near future? (Whatever your answer, focus on one of the types of alternative medicine and explain WHY you think we will or will not see it more widely accepted)

2. What do you think contributes to the 'slowness of acceptance' of these methods in mainstream North American culture? Identify and explain please.

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Explain why maximal wrist extension is not passive insufficiency of the muscles generating grip force. Since...

Explain why maximal wrist extension is not passive insufficiency of the muscles generating grip force. Since this is not an example of passive insufficiency, explain why maximal wrist extension is generally not the ideal wrist position for generating maximum grip force.

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1. Identify the four major types of muscle contraction. Provide an example of each type in which you experience in your daily life.

1. Identify the four major types of muscle contraction. Provide an example of each type in which you experience in your daily life. When exercising, do you find yourself doing more static or dynamic types of muscle contraction?

2. Discuss the differences between muscular strength (absolute and relative), power, and endurance. In your own experience, what types of activities, exercises, and/or sports require muscular strength, power, and endurance? Which is most important for you in your daily life?

3. Which of the factors that influence muscular contraction do you feel are the largest influencers in your opinion? Why?

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The term "Phenotype" refers to:


The term "Phenotype" refers to: 

The combination of alleles that an organism has for a given gene. 

Another word for a musical device that plays vinyl records. 

An odor or scent that affects how organisms behave toward one another. 

The trait that is expressed as a result of a combination of alleles.

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How does heat exchange occur across the walls of capillaries? Specifically, how are certain veins/arteries/capillaries cooler...

How does heat exchange occur across the walls of capillaries? Specifically, how are certain veins/arteries/capillaries cooler or warmer than other ones? How does the body regulate that to make certain parts hotter or cooler?

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