Respiratory — Flashcards

Is respiration possible during the pseudoglandular period of lung development? _____

In utero, "breathing" occurs via aspiration and expulsion of _____, causing increased pulmonary vascular resistance through gestation

Where are the central chemoreceptors located? _____

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

In zone 3 (base) of the lung, alveolar ventilation (V) is _____

In zone 3 (base) of the lung, blood flow (Q) is _____

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

The partial pressure of a gas (Px) in humidified tracheal air is equal to _____

Hint: equation

In cystic fibrosis, increased intracellular Cl- results in compensatory increased Na+ _____ via epithelial Na+ channels

Rank the following variables for zone 3 of the lung: PA, Pa, and Pv _____