Respiratory — Flashcards

What is the effect of high lung volumes on airway resistance? _____

Without surfactant, small alveoli are more likely to collapse, which is termed _____

The volume of the _____ zone of the lung comprises the "anatomic dead space"

Fetal pulmonary vascular resistance is very _____ because of generalized hypoxic vaso-_____

Which lung volume cannot be measured on spirometry? _____

Does the conducting zone of the lung participate in gas exchange? _____

The additional volume that can be inspired above tidal volume is the _____

During exercise or respiratory distress, the _____ muscles and accessory muscles may be used for vigorous inspiration

Pulmonary vascular resistance is lowest is near the _____

Hint: which lung parameter

In the brain, histamine may regulate sleep and arousal via its _____ receptor