Clarendon 2302 Respiratory Review

Front

What principle explains why a hyperbaric chamber can treat carbon monoxide poisoning?

Back

Henry's law states that the amount of gas that dissolves in a liquid is proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid.

Front

What is the Bohr effect in relation to hemoglobin?

Back

The Bohr effect describes the tendency for hemoglobin to more readily unload oxygen in conditions of decreased pH and increased PCO2.

Front

What structure in the larynx is known as the thyroid cartilage?

Back

The thyroid cartilage is a large cartilage that forms the front part of the larynx and is commonly referred to as the Adam's apple.

Front

Which cartilages anchor the vocal folds?

Back

The arytenoid cartilages anchor the vocal folds and play a crucial role in voice production.

Front

What are the primary functions of the nose?

Back

The nose serves as a passageway for air movement, warms and humidifies the air, and cleanses the air, but it does not directly initiate the cough reflex.

Front

What is Dalton's law?

Back

Dalton's law states that in a mixture of gases, the total pressure is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of each individual gas.

Front

What is Henry's law?

Back

Henry's law states that the amount of gas that dissolves in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas in equilibrium with the liquid.

Front

What is the significance of increased PCO2 in the blood?

Back

Increased PCO2 in the blood leads to a decrease in pH, promoting the release of oxygen from hemoglobin (Bohr effect).

Front

What is the role of the cricoid cartilage?

Back

The cricoid cartilage is a ring-shaped structure that provides support to the larynx and is located below the thyroid cartilage.

Front

What are true vocal folds?

Back

True vocal folds are avascular mucosal folds in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound.