Block 2: Phyisology

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Decks in this class (12)

Acid-base balance
What is the difference between an...,
What is the difference between a ...,
What is acid base regulation and ...
25  cards
Oxygen transport
What is the purpose of oxygen tra...,
How is oxygen transported in the ...,
What is the oxygen dissociation c...
10  cards
Ventilation and perfusion
Define ventilation 1,
Define diffusion 2,
Define perfusion 3
19  cards
Basic lung function tests
Why are lung function tests useful 1,
What are the 3 commonly assessed ...,
How can you measure the diameter ...
23  cards
Pressure and flows in the systemic circulation
Define systolic bp and how it is ...,
Define diastolic bp and how it is...,
Define mean blood pressure and ho...
30  cards
The heart as an electrical pump
What are the internal components ...,
How do myocytes function as a syn...,
What are the characteristics of s...
24  cards
Factors affecting flow through tube
Define pressure 1,
Define resistance 2,
Define pressure gradient 3
14  cards
Gas laws and gas transfer
What is the partial pressure of a...,
What is vapour pressure 2,
What is gas tension in a solution 3
15  cards
Mechanics of breathing
What are the components of the me...,
What additional muscles are invol...,
What muscles are involved in pass...
31  cards
CO2 transport
What is the role of co2 in acid b...,
Define acid 2,
Define base 3
9  cards
Control of breathing
Where is the respiratory centre 1,
What would happen to respiration ...,
What would happen to respiration ...
14  cards
Control of cardiac output
What is cardiac output 1,
What is preload 2,
What is afterload 3
26  cards

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