Resting Expiratory Level Flashcards

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REL

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-opposing forces of the lungs and thorax are equal
- breathing out during quiet breathing
-created by pleural linkage

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Above REL

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Inspiration:
- active: Inspiratory muscles (external intercostals) & diaphragm
-passive: expiratory pressure

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Below REL

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Quiet Breathing: None
Exhalation:
- active: abdome
passive: inspiratory pressure

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