Which of the Following Techniques Will Increase Aerosol Deposition by Sedimentation

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques will increase aerosol deposition by sedimentation in the lungs?

• A) High inspiratory flow
• B) Short inspiratory time
• C) 10-sec breath-hold
• D) Short expiratory time

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Definitions:

Pacemaker

An electronic device implanted in the body to regulate the heartbeat, used primarily in conditions where the heart's rhythm is abnormally slow.

Cardiac Conduction

The system of electrical signals that initiate and regulate the heart's rhythm and beat.

Oxygenated Blood

Blood that has been enriched with oxygen in the lungs and is then transported by the arterial system to oxygenate the body's tissue.

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries, regulating blood flow and pressure by constricting or dilating.