Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Two factors/ structures that affect the volume of the lungs
A
Ribcage
Diaphragm
2
Q
When atmospheric pressure = 0.
alveoli pressure =
A
0
3
Q
The intrapleural pressure is
A
Slightly negative ~-4
4
Q
Internal intercostal muscles are associated with expiration/inhalation
A
Expiration
5
Q
Pneumothorax occurs if which pleural cavity is damaged
A
Parietal.
6
Q
How does the diaphragm move the lungs ?
A
Diagram is attached to the pArietal pleura which is attached to the visercak pleura which is attached to the lungs
