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Respiratory System

Cyanosis or bluish coloration of skin and mucus membrane depends upon______________?

Cyanosis or bluish coloration of skin and mucus membrane depends upon______________?

A. The relative proportion of reduced and oxygenated hemoglobin
B. The absolute amount of reduced hemoglobin
C. Thickness of the skin
D. Fragility of capillaries

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During the initial part of inspiration, which of the following does not occur ?

During the initial part of inspiration, which of the following does not occur ?

A. Intrapulmonary pressure falls
B. Intra thoracic pressure rises
C. Intra-abdominal pressure rises
D. The partial pressure of O2 in dead space rises

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What effect does hyperventilation have on the oxygen binding affinity of hemoglobin ?

What effect does hyperventilation have on the oxygen binding affinity of hemoglobin ?

A. P50 and oxygen affinity decrease
B. P 50 and oxygen affinity increase
C. P 50 decreases and the oxygen affinity increases
D. P50 increase and the oxygen affinity decreases

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Medical Mcqs, Physiology Mcqs, Respiratory System