Respiratory — Flashcards

As the alveolar pressure becomes positive relative to the atmosphere (mid-expiration), air flows _____

What equation may be used to calculate minute ventilation? Minute Ventilation (VE) = _____

Clostridium botulinum toxin can result in a _____ compound muscle action potential following motor nerve stimulation

What is the normal range of respiratory rates for a healthy adult (breaths/min)? _____

In an asthmatic response, mast cells release preformed _____ granules (early-phase reaction)

The volume of gas present in the lungs after a maximal inspiration is known as the _____

The _____ zone of the lung is responsible for warming, humidifying, and filtering the air

Obstructive sleep apnea is due to relaxation of _____ during sleep

According to the law of Laplace, a small alveolus will have a _____ collapsing pressure

Rank the following variables for zone 1 of the lung: PA, Pa, and Pv _____