Respiratory — Flashcards

Club (clara) cells of the lung secrete a component of _____ and act as reserve cells

Airflow is _____ proportional to airway resistance

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)

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

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

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

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

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

_____ receptors are located between the airway epithelial cells and are stimulated by noxious substances