Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive lethal gene and can be detected by an excess concentration of chloride in sweat. A normal man whose sister has cystic fibrosis, his normal wife whose brother has cystic fibrosis. What is chance of cystic fibrosis in their child?

#Question id: 11062

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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)?

#Question id: 11062

#SCPH28 | Zoology

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)?

#Question id: 11063

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A man inspires 1000 ml from a spirometer. The intrapleural pressure was −4 cm H2O before inspiration and −12 cm H2O the end of inspiration. What is the compliance of the lungs?

#Question id: 11063

#SCPH28 | Zoology

A man inspires 1000 ml from a spirometer. The intrapleural pressure was −4 cm H2O before inspiration and −12 cm H2O the end of inspiration. What is the compliance of the lungs?

#Question id: 11064

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The diagram above shows three different compliance curves (S, T, and U) for isolated lungs subjected to various transpulmonary pressures. Which of the following best describe the relative compliances for the three curves?

#Question id: 11064

#SCPH28 | Zoology

The diagram above shows three different compliance curves (S, T, and U) for isolated lungs subjected to various transpulmonary pressures. Which of the following best describe the relative compliances for the three curves?