DN/dt = rN (K-N/K )The logistic equation above is used to describe the rate of change of a population, N, with time, t, Where r is the intrinsic rate of increase and K is the carrying capacity. Which of N value will show maximum per capita growth rate?  (K= 1000, r =.05)

#Question id: 11088

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

At a fraternity party a 17-year-old male places a paper bag over his mouth and breathes in and out of the bag. As he continues to breathe into this bag, his rate of breathing continues to increase. Which of the following is responsible for the increased ventilation?

#Question id: 11089

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A 45-year-old man inhaled as much air as possible and then expired with a maximum effort until no more air could be expired. This produced the maximum expiratory flow-volume curve shown in the following diagram. What is the forced vital capacity of this man (in liters)?

#Question id: 11090

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

An aviator is flying at 30,000 ft where the barometric pressure is 226 mm Hg. He is breathing 100% oxygen, his alveolar PCO2 is 40 mm Hg, and his alveolar water vapor pressure is 47 mm Hg. What is the alveolar PO2 of the aviator (in mm Hg)? (Assume that the respiratory quotient is equal to 1.)

#Question id: 11091

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A diver is breathing 10% O2 at a pressure of 2000 mm Hg. The diver’s body temperature is 37°C, and PCO2 = 32 mm Hg. What is the alveolar PO2?

#Question id: 11092

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which statement is the most accurate definition of external respiration?

#Question id: 11093

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The rate of O2 uptake by the breathing organ depends on the