Worksheet A
Worksheet A
Worksheet A
1. An experiment is conducted in two individuals (subjects T and V) with identical tidal volumes (1000 ml), dead
space volumes (200 ml), and ventilation frequencies (20 breaths per minute). Subject T doubles his tidal volume and
reduces his ventilation frequency by 50%. Subject V doubles his ventilation frequency and reduces his tidal volume
by 50%. Which of the following best described the total ventilation (also called minute ventilation) and alveolar
ventilation of subjects T and V?
2. The O2-CO2 diagram here shows a ventilation-perfusion ratio line for the normal lung. Which of the
following best describes the effect of decreasing ventilation-perfusion ratio on the alveolar Po2 and Pco2?
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3. The following diagram shows a lung with a large shunt in which mixed venous bypasses the oxygen
exchange areas of the lung. Breathing room air produces the oxygen partial pressures shown on the
diagram. What is the oxygen tension of the arterial blood (in mm Hg) when the person breathes 100%
oxygen and the inspired oxygen tension is over 600 mm Hg?
4. The following diagram shows pulmonary airway resistance expressed as a function of pulmonary
volume. Which relationship best describes the normal lung?
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Answer Rationale (no more than 200 words)
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General Instructions:
1. This is an independent activity and you are expected to answer questions correctly and provide physiological basis
(rationale) in support to your answer.
2. You can refer to available resources off/online for your perusal. These references must be cited in order to prevent
plagiarism. A plagiarized/duplicated output will automatically receive a 0 grade on this activity.
3. The content of all your worksheets must be explained scholarly on your own words only based on your own
understanding of physiological concepts.
4. Refer below on the point system:
a. Correctly answered given question: 2 points
b. Provided physiological basis concisely: 3 points (+ followed given word limit)
TOTAL: 5 POINTS/number
NOTE: This is an all-or-none pointing system. If the provide answers/physiological basis were incorrect in any part/s,
it will be given an automatic a NO SCORE on that particular number.
5. Submissions in Schoology assigned post must be in PDF with file name: WorksheetA(Lastname, Firstname]
6. Deadline of submission: on or before 5:00 PM of April 30, 2021
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