What Volume or Flow of a PFT Does the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

What volume or flow of a PFT does the following two statements describe? The measurement can provide an indication of obstruction.However,the test validity depends on the effort and cooperation of the patient.

• A) Peak expiratory flow (PEF)
• B) Timed forced expiratory volume (FEVt)
• C) Forced vital capacity (FVC)
• D) Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)

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Investigate the physiological mechanisms underlying circadian and circannual rhythms.

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Definitions:

Tubular Reabsorption

The process by which the nephrons in the kidneys recover water and solutes from the filtrate and return them to the circulating blood.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

A structure in the kidney that regulates blood pressure by managing the release of renin.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heart's contractions and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.

Loop of Henle

A section of the nephron in the kidney that functions in water and salt balance, crucial for urine concentration.