This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is the primary fate of inhaled aerosol particles that are between 1 and 0.5 m? a. Most are ... (Read 51 times)

burchfield96

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 610
on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the primary fate of inhaled aerosol particles that are between 1 and 0.5 m?
 
  a. Most are cleared during exhalation.
  b. Most deposit in the central airways.
  c. Most deposit in the upper airways.
  d. Most deposit in the alveoli.

Question 2

Which of the following aerosols would have the highest rate of deposition by diffusion?
 
  a. MMAD of 0.1 m
  b. MMAD of 3.0 m
  c. MMAD of 10.0 m
  d. MMAD of 50.0 m


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mistyjohnson

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Particles between 1 and 0.5 m are so stable that most remain in suspension and are cleared with the exhaled gas.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Particles smaller than 0.5 m have a greater retention rate in the lungs.


burchfield96

  • Member
  • Posts: 610
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Joy Chen

  • Member
  • Posts: 354
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

B, The tubing of the medication is piggybacked to the primary tubing at the Y-port. B, The tubing of the medication is piggybacked to the primary tubing at the Y-port.
Standard Model of Elementary Particles Standard Model of Elementary Particles
The primary ignition system is used to trigger and therefore create the secondary (high-voltage) ... The primary ignition system is used to trigger and therefore create the secondary (high-voltage) ...
The primary and secondary adaptive responses. The primary and secondary adaptive responses.
One pathway of primary succession in Alaska’s Glacier Bay region. One pathway of primary succession in Alaska’s Glacier Bay region.
Primary growth in a root Primary growth in a root
Video: Mendel's pea plant, Pisum sativum experimental

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library