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Tidal Volume-Explained | Respiratory System

                                           Tidal Volume-Explained There are several lung volume types, some static and some dynamic. Tidal volume is one of the essential volumes.  Tidal volume and lung capacity are two critical aspects of overall health. Understanding tidal volume is crucial for optimizing respiratory health and increasing full fitness potential. It is essential in determining how much oxygen enters the body and how much carbon dioxide exits. Tidal volume is the amount of air that is inspired or expired during normal breathing. Keywords :  Lung volumes|Respiratory function test| Pulmonary function tests|Respiration| Lung capacity| Inspiratory|Expiratory| Reserve volume   Table of contents 1. Introduction 2. Definition 3. Standard Value 4. Fa...

Fever Producing Substances: Pyrogens

Fever Producing Substances Fever causing Pyrogen is usually derived from microorganisms.   Keywords: Pyrogens, Cytokines, Interleukin, Endogenous, PGF2, Exogenous, Lipopolysaccharides (LPS), LPB- LPS, Tumor necrosis factor – α, Arachidonic -acid, PGE2. What is pyrogen? The fever-producing substance is pyrogen. The pyrogen is usually derived from microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, viroids, etc. When present in large amount may lead to severe inflammation when not treated, it may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and even death.    Exogenous Pyrogens    Microbial:   Virus, Bacteria, Yeast, Fungus, Malarial parasites                      Lipopolysaccharide in gram-negative bacteria wall.                     Lipoteichoic in gram-positive bacteria.    Non–microbial:           ...