Fission yeast cells carrying a CDK1 mutation in which the tyrosine-15 residue is replaced by phenylalanine, what will be the result?

a) Shows larger than normal cells

b) Shows smaller than normal cells

c) allows the phosphorylation of phenylalanine and normal cell proliferation are seen

d) premature mitotic CDK activation and entry into mitosis

#Question id: 11069

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A 22-year-old woman inhales as much air as possible and exhales as much air as she can producing the spirogram shown in the figure. A residual volume of 1.0 L was determined using the helium dilution technique. What is her functional residual capacity (in liters)?

#Question id: 11070

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A patient has a dead space of 150 ml, functional residual capacity of 3 L, tidal volume of 650 ml, expiratory reserve volume of 1.5 L, a total lung capacity of 8 L, respiratory rate of 15 breaths/min. What is the alveolar ventilation?

#Question id: 11071

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

At the end of inhalation, with an open glottis, the pleural pressure is

#Question id: 11072

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The following diagram shows pulmonary airway resistance expressed as a function of pulmonary volume. Which relationship best describes the normal lung?

#Question id: 11073

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The respiratory passageways have smooth muscle in their walls. Which of the following best describes the effect of acetylcholine and epinephrine on the respiratory passageways?

#Question id: 11074

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A 30-year-old woman performs a valsalva maneuver about 30 min after eating lunch. Which of the following best describes the changes in pulmonary and systemic blood volumes that occur in this woman?