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Decks in this class (14)

smooth muscle
Smooth muscles basics 1,
Properties striations how are act...,
Activation of smooth muscle 3
6  cards
regulation of cardiac output and blood pressure
What is cardiac output units of m...,
Typical values of q hr sv 2,
Relationship between q hr sv as e...
14  cards
blood vessels
Anatomy of arteries 1,
Role of arterioles with map 2,
Active hyperaemia what is it proc...
15  cards
thermoregulation
Body temp regulation what does hu...,
Circadian rhythm how much does co...,
Seasonal changes difference in bo...
12  cards
energy intake and expenditure
General principles of energy expe...,
How to measure it oxygen consumpt...,
Energy intake what is it most to ...
3  cards
integrative cardiovascular responses
Key receptors how and where and p...,
Baroreceptors and map 2,
Blood volume and blood pressure 3
16  cards
basic respiratory system
Why do we need a respiratory syst...,
2 main challenges to operate effe...,
Functions of the rs 4 3
13  cards
lung volumes
Spirometry how did it used to wor...,
What can be found from a spiromet...,
Respiratory dead space 3
6  cards
diffusion gas exchange and solubility
Partial pressures of gases dalton...,
Ficks law of diffusion 2,
The diffusion barrier 3
8  cards
mechanics of ventilation
Pressure volume relationships of ...,
Flow properties of gases 2,
Airway diameter and flow resistan...
9  cards
how to calc metabolic rate
Principles of calculating metabol...,
What is required to calculate o2 ...,
Using the measurements collected ...
3  cards
o2 and co2 carriage in blood
Law of mass action substrates pro...,
Dissolved oxygen in blood is not ...,
Haemoglobin carrying what does hb...
7  cards
control of breathing
Involuntary ventilation 1,
Voluntary ventilation 2,
Protective involuntary interrupti...
7  cards
the renal system
What is the renal systems main job 1,
4 functions 2,
Structure of renal system 3
35  cards

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