Airway Resistance Flashcards

1
Q

Site of highest airway resistance

A

MEDIUM-sized bronchi

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2
Q

3 factors affecting Airway Resistance

A

*BRONCHIAL SMOOTH MUSCLE CONTRACTION/RELAXATION

*LUNG VOLUME

*VISCOSITY/DENSITY OF INSPIRED GAS

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