Respiratory — Flashcards

If the stereocilia are bent toward the kinocilium, the hair cell _____-polarizes

Respiration may be possible at week _____ (canalicular period)

The pathogenesis of Diffuse Esophageal Spasm likely involves impaired _____ within the esophageal myenteric plexus

How does the intrapleural pressure change during expiration (relative to atmosphere)? _____

Erythrocytes are _____ in shape, with a large surface area-to-volume ratio for rapid gas exchange

Commands from the _____ can temporarily override the automatic respiratory brain stem centers

The point at which pulmonary vascular resistance is the lowest is near the _____

Airflow is _____ proportional to the pressure gradient

Which lung capacities (2) cannot be measured on spirometry?_____

Emphysema is characterized by loss of elastic recoil, which may lead to airway _____ during exhalation