Mod2Q15

Question 1

atmospheric pressure

Answer 1

pressure of the atmosphere generated by its weight; ~760mm Hg

Question 2

intraoral pressure

Answer 2

pressure measured within the mouth

Question 3

subglottal pressure

Answer 3

air pressure generated by the respiratory system below the level of the vocal folds

Question 4

With vocal folds open, how do oral pressure, subglottal pressure, and alveolar pressure relate to one another?

Answer 4

all are equal

Question 5

alveolar pressure

Answer 5

air pressure measured at the level of the alveolus in the lungs

Question 6

intrapleural pressure

Answer 6

pressure measured within the pleural lining of the lungs

Question 7

what is the relative value of intrapleural pressure?

Answer 7

negative compared to other respiratory cavaties

Question 8

what happens to intrapleural pressure during inhalation?

Answer 8

it increases

Question 9

how does atmospheric pressure relate to respiratory pressures?

Answer 9

the constant (zero) against which we compare respiratory pressures

Question 10

during inhalation, what happens to alveolar pressure?

Answer 10

it increases

Question 11

during expiration, what happens to alveolar pressure?

Answer 11

it decreases