Anatomy and physiology differences in pregnancy - Respiratory (RESPIRATION) Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT DOES PROGESTERONE ACT ON?
A
RESPIRATORY CENTER
2
Q
WHERE IS THE RESPIRATORY CENTER ?
A
IN THE BRAIN.
3
Q
WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH PROGESTERONE ACTING ON THE RESPIRATORY CENTER IN THE BRAIN ?
A
INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AIR TAKEN IN
4
Q
PROGESTERONE ACTS ON THE RESPIRATORY CENTER IN THE BRAIN TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AIR TAKEN IN. BUT !!! HOW MUCH DOES IT INCREASE BY ?
A
40%
5
Q
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE INTERCOSTAL MUSCLES? WHEN
PROGESTERONE ACTS ON THE RESPIRATORY CENTER IN THE BRAIN TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AIR TAKEN IN.
A
RELAXES THEM
6
Q
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE RIBS? WHEN PROGESTERONE ACTS ON THE RESPIRATORY CENTER IN THE BRAIN TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AIR TAKEN IN.
A
INCREASES RIB CAGE DIAMETER BY 2CM
7
Q
DOES THE RESPIRATORY RATE CHANGE?
A
NO THIS STATS THE SAME
8
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A
