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BL2014 Tissues to Organisms and Physiology & Pharmacology - University of Central Lancashire

Assignment - Mini Essay Respiratory Physiology

A spirometer can be used to measure lung function. One form of spirometry (i.e. a vitalograph) can measure several parameters including ‘force vital capacity (FVC)' and ‘forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1)'. The FEV1/FVC can reveal further details of the lung function. Please answer BOTH questions A and B below:

A) Describe how the FEV1/FVC is used to determine a patient's lung function and briefly explain what further information about the patient is required when such measurements are made.

B) Select any two of the disorders below. For each disorder describe what a typical spirometry trace from a patient with this condition would look like and relate this to the pathophysiology of their condition:
I. Emphysema
II. Asthma (mild or chronic)
III. Asbestosis exposure
IV. Cystic fibrosis

• 500 words +/- 10%
• LO assessed from Module Descriptor - BL2014 LO 1 and 2:
• Discuss the structure, function and control of the major organ systems of the human body
• Develop clear and consistent arguments and present them clearly in writing
• BL2016 LO 1,2 and 5:
• Discuss the structure, function and control of the major organ systems of the human body and discuss relationships between these different systems
• Discuss the pathogenesis of selected diseases of various organ systems
• Develop clear and consistent arguments and present them clearly in writing

Attachment:- Respiratory Physiology.rar