Conclusions of Student Investigations 2.1 - 2.3The experiments that you have just completed have given you added insight into how your cardiovascular system responds to exercise and to a simulated fluid shift. In particular, you have sharpened your understanding of how stroke volume, heart rate, and cardiac output are related. As you will see, your involvement in these exercises will help you better understand Dr. Blomqvist's space flight investigation.Next, you will be involved in two investigations that will help you understand the pulmonary system. By the time you finish these exercises, you will have further prepared yourself to venture into the excitement of Dr. Blomqvist's space flight investigation. The two exercises were designed to provide you with background about the basic respiratory measurement techniques that are widely used to determine pulmonary function status. They are the starting point for understanding the pulmonary physiology of your body. You should read through both exercises before beginning the first one. Let's begin our next set of Student Investigations!
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