How Do Wick-Type Humidifiers Increase the Absolute Humidity of a Gas

question 18

Multiple Choice

How do Wick-type humidifiers increase the absolute humidity of a gas delivered to the patient?

• A) By increasing the temperature
• B) By increasing the surface area of contact between the water and the gas
• C) By incorporating an HME into the system
• D) a and b

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Definitions:

Barr Body

An inactivated X chromosome typically found in the nuclei of female mammalian cells, visible as a dense spot.

Fragile X Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by a mutation on the X chromosome, leading to intellectual disability and physical features.

Nucleotide Triplet

A sequence of three nucleotides in DNA or RNA that codes for a specific amino acid or signifies a start or stop signal for protein synthesis.

De La Chapelle Syndrome

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