The Following Raw Data Are Obtained from Spirometry and a He-Dilution

question 11

Multiple Choice

The following raw data are obtained from spirometry and a He-dilution FRC test (all values have been corrected to BTPS) : What is the patient's TLC?

• A) 5.5 L (BTP
• B) 6.0 L (BTP
• C) 4.7 L (BTP
• D) 7.3 L (BTP

---

Definitions:

Nuclear Receptor Model

Describes the mechanism by which certain types of receptors within cells bind to specific molecules, like hormones, and regulate gene expression.

Messenger RNA

A type of RNA that conveys genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it specifies the amino acid sequence of the protein products.

Synthesized Proteins

Proteins created through the process of translation where ribosomes construct protein molecules from RNA messages.

Intracellular Mediator

A substance inside a cell that transmits signals from a receptor to a target, often amplifying the signal and resulting in a cellular response.