In response to high altitude, there is a chronic _____ in ventilation
#2
_____ ventilation is the volume of gas per unit time that reaches the alveoli (accounts for physiologic dead space)
#3
The dorsal respiratory group receives sensory input from lung stretch receptors via the _____ nerve
#4
How does hyperventilation affect ICP?
#5
In what situations is hyperventilation therapuetic?
#6
What type of cytoskeletal element is most associated with flagella?
#7
What type of cytoskeletal element is most associated with cilia?
#8
Explain the substructure of cilia.
#9
The + end of a microtubule usually points toward?
#10
The smooth muscle of the conducting airways of the lung _____ in response to parasympathetic activation of muscarinic receptors
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Flashcard 1: In response to high altitude, there is a chronic _____ in ventilation
Answer: increase
Flashcard 2: _____ ventilation is the volume of gas per unit time that reaches the alveoli (accounts for physiologic dead space)
Answer: Alveolar
Flashcard 3: The dorsal respiratory group receives sensory input from lung stretch receptors via the _____ nerve
Answer: vagus (CN X)
Flashcard 4: How does hyperventilation affect ICP?
Answer: low PCO2 leads to less cerebral blood flow, reducing ICP
Flashcard 5: In what situations is hyperventilation therapuetic?
Answer: increased ICP
Flashcard 6: What type of cytoskeletal element is most associated with flagella?
Answer: microtubules
Flashcard 7: What type of cytoskeletal element is most associated with cilia?
Answer: microtubules
Flashcard 8: Explain the substructure of cilia.
Answer: 9 microtubule doublets + 2 solitary microtubules (9+2 arrangement) with dyenin arms that link peripheral doublets
Flashcard 9: The + end of a microtubule usually points toward?
Answer: exterior of cell
Flashcard 10: The smooth muscle of the conducting airways of the lung _____ in response to parasympathetic activation of muscarinic receptors
Answer: constrict
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