Respiratory — Flashcards

Respiratory — Flashcards

Respiratory — Flashcards

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#111

_____ is a mixture of phospholipids that line the alveoli and reduce their surface tension

#112

_____ diverticulum is an outpouching of pharyngeal mucosa through an acquired defect in the muscular wall (false diverticulum) caused by cricopharyngeal motor dysfunction

#113

At FRC, the intrapleural space normally has a(n) _____ pressure relative to the atmosphere

#114

Functional residual capacity may be measured using _____ or body plethysmograph

#115

In pneumoconioses, what happens to medium particles (5-10 microns in diameter) in the lung? _____

#116

Acetylcholine causes broncho-_____

#117

In large pleural effusions, the trachea may deviate _____ the side of the lesion

#118

What effect may chronic bronchitis secondarily have on RBC levels? _____

#119

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

#120

Compression / neuropathy of the phrenic nerve results in _____ inspirations during maximal voluntary ventilation

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