The perimeter of two squares are 24 cm and 32 cm. The perimeter (in cm) of a third square equal in area to the sum of the areas of these squares is :

#Question id: 10878

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The resistance of the pulmonary tree is so low that a 1 cm of water pressure gradient is sufficient to cause normal air flow during resting conditions. Which of the following often has a substantial resistance during pulmonary disease states that can limit alveolar ventilation?

#Question id: 10879

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

If the inspiratory reserve volume is 3000 mL, the tidal volume is 500 mL, the expiratory reserve volume is 1000 mL, and the residual volume is 1000 mL, what is the vital capacity?

#Question id: 11059

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A healthy, 45-year-old man is reading the newspaper. Which of the following muscles are used for quiet breathing?

#Question id: 11060

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A healthy, 25-year-old medical student participates in a 10-km charity run for the American Heart Association. Which of the following muscles does the student use (contract) during expiration?

#Question id: 11061

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The pleural pressure of a normal 56-year-old woman is approximately −5 cm H2O during resting conditions immediately before inspiration (i.e., at functional residual capacity). What is the pleural pressure (in cm H2O) during inspiration?

#Question id: 11062

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The alveolar pressure of a normal 77-year-old woman is approximately 1 cm H2O during expiration. What is the alveolar pressure during inspiration (in cm H2O)?