John Beck Flashcards
1
Q
What provides structural integrity to the alveolar gas exchange wall?
A
type IV collagen
2
Q
What is stress failure?
A
leakage of fluid into the alveolar spaces due to a change in the integrity of the exchange wall
3
Q
T or F. No part of the trachea is susceptible to changes in its cross-sectional area due to pressure
A
F. While the front of the trachea is protected by crescent-shaped cartilage, the back is membranous
