The isothermic saturation boundary is located just below the: ...

[MirandaLo]

The isothermic saturation boundary is located just below the:
 
  a. carina. c. lobar bronchi.
  b. nasopharynx. d. mainstem bronchi.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about the physiologic control of heat and moisture exchange by the body?
 
  a. The nose, oropharynx, and hypopharynx add heat and humidity during exhalation.
  b. The nose, oropharynx, and hypopharynx cool gas and reclaim water during inhala-tion.
  c. The inability of the nasal mucosa to reab-sorb excessive amounts of exhaled con-densation in cold weather causes a runny nose.
  d. The mouth is more efficient at reclaiming heat and water during exhalation than is the nose.

[javimendoza7]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The isothermic saturation boundary is the point, typically 5 cm below the carina, at which body temperature and pressure, saturated with water vapor (BTPS) is reached. The nasopharynx is above the carina.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A runny nose in a cold environment is caused by the inability of the nasal mucosa to reabsorb excessive amounts of exhaled gas condensed in water. The upper airways add heat and humidity to inspired gases during inhalation, and cool and reclaim water during exhalation. During exhala-tion, the mouth is much less efficient than the nose in reclaiming heat and water.

[MirandaLo]

Excellent

[peter]

Gracias!