Respiratory — Flashcards

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

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

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

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

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

In cystic fibrosis, there is _____ Cl- and H2O secretion in the lungs and GI tract

The sum of the tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume is known as the _____

What effect may sleep apnea secondarily have on RBC levels? _____

Obstructive sleep apnea is due to relaxation of _____ during sleep

At FRC, airway and alveolar pressures are equal to _____