Maternal, foetal, neonatal physiology

 

Questions

 

1. Explain the Bohr and Haldale effects in trans-placental gas exchange. (02B16)
2. Describe the physiological changes that occur in respiratory function during pregnancy. (01B4)
3. Indicate the sequence of the physiological changes to the fetal circulation at birth and briefly describe the mechanisms which account for these changes. (01A4)
4. Explain the Bohr and Haldane Effects in trans-placental gas exchange. (99A1)
5. Indicate the sequence of the physiological changes to the fetal circulation at birth and briefly describe the mechanisms that account for these changes. (97B8)
6. Describe the physiological changes that occur in respiratory function during pregnancy and what significance these changes have to anaesthesia. (95A8)
7. Write short notes on placental oxygen transfer. (1990)