Respiratory System — Flashcards

The lung diffusing capacity, DL, _____ in pulmonary fibrosis due to increased wall thickness (x)

Type _____ pneumocytes are responsible for synthesis of pulmonary surfactant

In zone _____ of the lung, blood flow (Q) is highest

_____ may be caused by hypoxemia (hypoxia or hypoxemia)

Central sleep apnea may be also caused by delayed detection / response to changes in _____ resulting in cyclic (cheyne-stokes) breathing

Elastic recoil is _____ proportional to compliance and directly proportional to elastance

Surfactant decreases _____ in the lung, preventing collapse of alveolar air sacs after expiration

The _____ center is located in the lower pons and stimulates inspiration

Effects of Various Lesions and Brainstem Transections: Complete transection above pons with vagi _____ will lead to: Regular continued breathing

To compensate for reduced lung compliance, obese patients have _____-shallow breathing

Hint: rate