The Diagnostic Procedure to Measure the Capacity of the Lungs

question 38

Multiple Choice

The diagnostic procedure to measure the capacity of the lungs and the volume of air during inhalation and exhalation is called:

• A)pulse oximetry.
• B)Heimlich maneuver.
• C)pulmonary function test.
• D)arterial blood gases.

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events, suggesting that bodily responses precede and drive the emotional experience.

Autonomic Response

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Autonomic Failure

A medical condition characterized by the partial or total failure of the autonomic nervous system, impacting involuntary functions like blood pressure and heart rate.

Physical Response

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