Respiratory — Flashcards

The motor component of skeletal muscle reflexes is mediated by _____ motoneurons (upper or lower)

Does loss of the lacrimation reflex prevent formation of emotional tears? _____

Patients with long-standing COPD have decreased sensitivity to _____

Lung stretch receptors cause a(n) _____ breathing frequency in response to distention of the lungs (Hering-Breuer reflex)

_____ receptors are mechanoreceptors located in the smooth muscle of the airways

When supplemental oxygen is administered to a patient with chronic COPD, the rapid increase in PaO2 can reduce _____ stimulation

The alveoli contain phagocytic cells called _____, which clear debris and participate in the immune response

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

_____ receptors are located in the alveolar walls and cause rapid, shallow breathing in response to pulmonary capillary engorgement (e.g. left heart failure)

What is the effect of increased viscosity (e.g. deep-sea diving) on airway resistance? _____