Respiratory — Flashcards

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

What is the effect of norepinephrine on REM sleep?_____

The _____ respiratory center is located in the reticular formation and contains an inspiratory and expiratory center

How does the alveolar pressure change during mid-expiration (relative to atmosphere)? _____

What is the typical normal value for tidal volume (mL)?_____

How does the alveolar pressure change during mid-inspiration (relative to atmosphere)? _____

What is the effect of pulmonary fibrosis on functional residual capacity (FRC)?_____

Stage _____ of non-REM sleep is described as the deepest non-REM sleep ("slow-wave" sleep)

Surfactant reduces surface tension by disrupting the intermolecular forces between _____ molecules

There is a(n) _____ in pulmonary resistance associated with increased perfusion of pulmonary capillary beds