Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) May Also Be Known by What

question 13

Multiple Choice

Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) may also be known by what term on diesel engines?

• A) Forced crankcase ventilation (FCV).
• B) Sealed crankcase ventilation (SCV).
• C) Crankcase venting.
• D) Closed crankcase ventilation (CCV).

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Definitions:

Respiratory Irritant Receptors

Nerve receptors located in the respiratory tract that trigger coughing or sneezing when irritated by harmful substances.

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve that controls the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, and plays a significant role in the parasympathetic nervous system.

Dorsal Respiratory Group

A cluster of neurons in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in initiating and maintaining the rhythmic cycle of breathing.

Respiratory Alkalosis

A condition characterized by a decrease in the carbon dioxide level in the blood, often due to rapid or deep breathing, leading to a pH imbalance where the blood becomes too alkaline.