Respiratory System

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Decks in this class (20)

Introduction to the Respiratory System
State the functions of the respir...,
What is meant by gas exchange,
Describe the importance of gas ex...
32  cards
Anatomy Of Chest Wall And Mechanics Of Breathing
What does boyle s law state,
What does dalton s law state,
What does charles law state
34  cards
Ventilation And Compliance
Define the anatomical dead space ...,
Define tv,
Define erv
34  cards
Pulmonary Blood Flow, Gas Exchange And Transport
Describe bronchial circulation,
Describe pulmonary circulation,
Describe pulmonary circulation in...
32  cards
Haemoglobin And Gas Transport
Roughly how much o2 is dissolved ...,
Describe the difference between a...,
What percentage of arterial o2 is...
47  cards
Control Of Ventilation
Describe how ventilators control ...,
Is ventilatory control subconscious,
State the origin of the phrenic n...
20  cards
Chronic Asthma in Adults
What is asthma,
Describe the genetic proven risk ...,
Describe proven occupation risk f...
25  cards
Chronic Asthma In Children
State some of the similarities be...,
State the differences between ast...,
Describe the 5 settings of asthma
28  cards
Acute Asthma
What factors should be considered...,
What is the biggest problem with ...,
State the conditions of moderate ...
11  cards
Bronchiectasis
Describe the aetiology of bronchi...,
Describe the pathology of bronchi...,
Describe the symptoms fo bronchie...
6  cards
COPD
Describe the aetiology of copd,
Describe the pathology of copd
2  cards
Cor Pulmonale
What is cor pulmonale,
Describe the aetiology of cor pul...,
Describe the symptoms of cor pulm...
6  cards
Coryza
What is coryza more commonly know...,
Describe the aetiology of coryza,
Describe the symptoms of coryza
4  cards
Cystic Fibrosis
Describe the aetiology of cf,
Describe the pathology of cf,
Describe the symptoms of cf
6  cards
Glandular Fever
Describe the aetiology of mono,
Describe the symptoms of mono,
Describe the tests for mono
4  cards
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Describe the aetiology of hp,
Describe the pathology of hp,
Describe the symptoms of hp
6  cards
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
What is idiopathic pulmonary fibr...,
Describe the symptoms of ipf,
Describe the signs of ipf
5  cards
Lung Cancer
Describe the aetiology of lung ca...,
Describe the different types of l...,
Describe the symptoms of lung cancer
6  cards
Mesothelioma
Describe the aetiology of mesothe...,
Describe the symptoms of mesothel...,
Describe the signs of mesothelioma
5  cards
Sleep Apnoea
Describe the aetiology of sleep a...,
Describe the pathology of sleep a...,
Describe the signs of sleep apnoea
6  cards

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