What Is Defined as "The Time Required to Inflate a Lung

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is defined as "the time required to inflate a lung region to 60% of its filling capacity"?

• A) inspiratory time
• B) maximum inspiratory time
• C) dynamic compliance
• D) time constant

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Definitions:

Rugae

The folds in the mucous membrane of the stomach, which allow for expansion as the stomach fills.

Hydrolysis

A process where water is utilized to decompose a specific substance by breaking its bonds.

Polypeptides

Chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, which can function independently or as part of larger protein molecules.

Pepsinogen

An inactive precursor of pepsin, secreted by the stomach lining; it is converted to pepsin in the presence of stomach acid to digest proteins.