Emma Norton, aged 26, is admitted to hospital with anacute exacerbation of her COPD. Using your knowledge of therespiratory system and the cardiovascular system , please answerthe following questions below. Be sure to clearly label thedifferent parts.
PART A / Emma undergoes a pulmonary lungfunction test. How would her total lung capacity test and herFEV1/FVC values compare to normal physiological values?
PART B / In hospital, Emma is placed on oxygenbut develops respiratory depression. Explain why Emma stopsbreathing when she is administered oxygen.
PART C / Emma's COPD has caused pulmonaryhypertension and subsequent failure of the right ventricle. Whatare the roles of venous pressure and capillary hydrostatic pressurein causing edema?
PART D /Â Â Emma's right ventricularfailure has caused a decrease in cardiac output. Explain whichhormonal system will be activated and how it compensate forthis.
