In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Respiratory Dead Space 2. Types of Respiratory Dead Space 3. Measurement. Definition of Respiratory Dead Space: The respiratory tract is so designed that during inspiration its upper part upto the level of terminal bronchiole is filled with atmospheric air. The first part of the expired […]
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Alveolar Air: Composition and Effects | Respiration | Humans | Biology
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Alveolar Air 2. Method of Collecting Alveolar Air 3. Composition 4. Partial Pressure of Gases 5. Tension of Gases 6. Method of Measurement 7. Effects 8. Factors 9. Alveolar PO2 and Venous Admixture. Definition of Alveolar Air: Alveolar air represents the air located in the […]
Cheyne-Stroke Breathing and its Mechanism | Respiration | Humans | Biology
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In this article we will discuss about the cheyne-stroke breathing in human beings and along with its mechanism. Cheyne-Stokes Breathing: In which the period of apnoea is followed by a phase of gradually rising ventilation followed by gradual fall and the cycle is repeated, each phase lasting about 30 seconds. Cheyne-Stokes breathing- sometimes occurs in […]