Respiratory system Flashcards
(133 cards)
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Body cells require continuous supply of
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oxygen
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Major role of RS
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is to supply the body with the oxygen it needs and dispose of carbon dioxide
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Pulmonary ventilation
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The movement of air into and out of the lungs.
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Pulmonary ventilation is simply called
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ventilation or breathing
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External respiration
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Gas exchanges to and from the pulmonary circuit blood that occur in the lungs
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Transport of respiratory gases
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Transport of respiratory gases between the lungs and tissue cells of the body using blood as the transport vehicle
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Internal respiration
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Exchange of gases to and from the blood capillaries of the systemic circulation
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oxygen loading and carbon dioxide unloading occurs in
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External respiration
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oxygen unloading and carbon dioxide loading occurs in
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internal respiration
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Tasks of the respiratory system
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Pulmonary ventilation and external respiration
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upper respiratory system structures
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nose
pharynx
larynx
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air generally passes into the respiratory tract through the
and enters
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nostrils
nasal cavity
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another name for nostrils
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nares
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air then flows posteriorly over 3 pairs of lobelike structures
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inferior, superior and middle nasal conchae
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inferior, superior and middle nasal conchae increase the
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air turbulence
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as the air passes through the nasal cavity, it is warmed, moistened and filtered by the
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nasal mucosa
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when air flows directly beneath the superior part of the nasal cavity may stimulate
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the olfactory receptors in the mucosa of that region
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nasal cavity is surrounded by the
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paranasal sinuses in the frontal, spenoid, ethmoid and maxillary bones
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paranasal sinuses act as
Their mucus
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resonance chambers in speech
warms and moisten the incoming air
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nasal passages are separated from the oral cavity below by a
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parition composed anteriorly of the hard plate and posteriorly by the soft plate
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oral and nasal cavities are joined temporarily
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pharynx
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when air enters via mouth, it moves into the
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pharynx
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another name of pharynx
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throat
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pharynx connects the nasal and oral cavities to the
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larynx and esophagus inferiorly
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lies posteriorly to the nasal cavity
nasopharynx
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nasopharynx serves only as an air passage because
it lies above the soft plate
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above nasopharynx
pharyngeal tonsils, paired masses of lymphoid tissue
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allow middle ear pressure to become equalized to atmosphere pressure, drain into the nasapharynx
pharyngotympanic or auditory tubes
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lies posteriorly to the oral cavity
oropharynx
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oropharynx extends from the
soft plate to the epiglottis of the larynx inferiorly
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oropharynx serves as a common
conduit for food and air
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lateral walls of oropharynx are the
palatine tonsils
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covers the base of the tongue
lingual tonsil
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like the oropharynx, accommodates both ingested food and air
laryngopharynx
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laryngopharynx extends to the
larynx
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larynx, common pathway divides into
respiratory and digestive channels
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from the laryngopharynx, air enters the
lower respiratory passageways by passing through the larynx into the trachea below
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another name for larynx
voicebox
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larynx is made uo of
9 cartilages
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largest cartilage are the
shield shaped thyroid cartilage
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anterior protrusion of thyroid cartilage is called
adam's apple
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more inferior ring shaped cartilage
cricoid cartilage
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all laryngeal cartilages are composed of;
| except for
hyaline cartilage
epiglottis
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define epiglottis
flaplike elastic cartilage superior to the opening of the larynx
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epiglottis forms a lid over the larynx when we;
swallow
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if anything other than air enters the larynx
a cough reflex attempts to expel the substance
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cough reflex only works when the person is
conscious
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mucous membrane of the larynx is thrown into a pair of folds called the;
vocal folds or true vocal cord, which vibrate with expelled air for speech
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the slitlike passageway between the vocal folds is called the
glottis
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air entering the trachea travels down its length;
to the level of the;
There passageways divides into the
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5th thoracic vertebra
right and left main or primary bronchi
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trachea is lined with a ciliated
mucus secreting epithelium
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mucus are produced by
goblet cells
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the cilia propel;
away from lungs and throat, where it can be
spat out or swallowed
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walls of trachea is are reinforced with
C shaped cartilages, with the incomplete portion of the rings facing toward the esophagus
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the solid portions reinforce the trachea walls to keep its passageways
open regardless of the pressure changes that occur during breathing
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main bronchi plunge into their respective lungs at an indented area called the
hilum
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inhaled foreign objects are more likely to become lodged in here
right main bronchi
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bronchi divides further into smaller and smaller branches called
bronchioles
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bronchioles have a terminal branche called
respiratory bronchioles
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all but the tiniest branches have
cartilage in their walls, usually oin the form of small plates of hyaline cartilage
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as the respiratory branches get smaller and smaller, the relative amount of
smooth muscles in their walls increases and the amount of cartilage declines and finally disappears
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continuous branching of the respiratory passageways in the lungs is often called to as the
respiratory tree
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respiratory bronchioles in turn subdivided into
alveolar ducts
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alveolar ducts end in
alveolar sac, resemble a cluster of grapes
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describe alveoli
tiny ballonlike expansion along the alveolar sacs
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alveoli are composed of
a single thin layer of squamous epithelium overlying a wispy connective tissue layer
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external surfaces of the alveoli are
densely spiderwebbed with pulmonary capillaries
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together, the alveolar and capillary walls and their fused basement membranes form the
respiratory membrane
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gas exchanges occur by
across;
referred to as
simple diffusion
respiratory membrane, the alveolar sacs, alveolar ducts and respiratory broncioles
respiratory zone structures
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all other respiratory passageways serve as;
are called
access or exit routes to and from these gas exchange chambers
conducting zone structures
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each lung is connected to the mediastinum by
a root containing its vascular supply and bronchial attachments
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all structures distal to the primary bronchi are inside
the lungs
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deep to the clavicle
lung's apex
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rests of the diaphragm
base
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medial surface of the left lung has a
recess that accommodates the heart
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divides the lungs into a number of lobes
fissure
2 in the left lung and 3 in the right
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lungs are mostly;
elastic connective tissue, which allows then to recoil passively during expiration
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each lung is enclosed in a double layered serous membrane sac called
pleura
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attached to the thoracic walls and diaphragm
parietal pleura
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outer layer of lungs
parietal pleura
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inner layer of the lungs
visceral pleura
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2 pleura layers are separated by the
pleural cavity
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pleural layers produce
lubricating serous fluid that causes them to adhere closely to one another, holding the lungs to the thoracic wall and allowing them to move easily against one another during the movements of breathing
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includes larynx, trachea with attached lungs, the heart, and portions of the major blood vessels found in the mediastinum
sheep pluck
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advantage of using a fresh pluck
is that it changes color (becomes more red) as hemoglobin in trapped RBCs becomes loaded with oxygen
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a “lid” for the larynx:
epiglottis
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shaped like a signet ring:
cricoid
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connects the larynx to the primary bronchi
trachea
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site of tonsils
pharynx
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food passageway posterior to the trachea
esophagus
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covers the glottis during swallowing of food
epiglottis
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contains the vocal cords
larynx
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pleural layer lining the walls of the thorax
parietal pleura
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site from which oxygen enters the pulmonary blood
aveolus
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connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx
opening of auditory tubes
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opening between the vocal folds
glottis
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increases air turbulence in the nasal cavity
concha
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separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity
palate
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function of cilia
Sweep (debris-laden) mucus superiorly away from lungs
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Why does oxygen move from the alveoli into the pulmonary capillary blood?
Because the partial pressure of oxygen is greater
| in the alveoli; therefore, it moves according to the laws of diffusion into the pulmonary blood
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What structural characteristics of the alveoli make them an ideal site for the diffusion of gases
Thin walls, extremely large surface area.
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pulmonary ventilation has 2 phases
inspiration
| expiration
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when inspiratory muscles contract
size of the thoracic cavity increases
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what cause the increase in the superoinferior volume
the diaphram moves from its relaxed dome shaped to a flattened position
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external intercostals lift the rib cage
increasing the anteroposterior and lateral dimentions
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lowers the air pressure inside the lungs
increase in intrapulmonary volume
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during expiration, the inspiration
muscles relax and the elastic lung tissue recoils
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both intrathoracic and intropulmonary volumes decrease during
expiration
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as the gas molecules within the lungs are forced closer together
intrapulmonary pressure rises above atmospheric pressure
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produce variations in respiratory volumes
a person's size, sex, age and physical condition
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respiratory volumes are measured with an apparatus called
a spirometer
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2 types of spyrometers
handheld dry or wheen
wet spirometer
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the more sophisticated wet spirometer consists of a
plastic or metal bell that sir can be added to or removed from and which rests in a rectangular or cylindrical tank
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in nonrecording spirometers
an indicator moves as air is exhales and only expired air volumes can be measured directly
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the neural centers that control respiratory rhythm and depth are located in the
medulla and pons
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medulla initiates the basic
rate and rhythm
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what can modify the rate and depth of respiration
talking, yawning, coughing and exercise
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changes in co2 blood levels act directly on the
medulla control centers
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changes in PH and oxygen levels are monitored by
chemoreceptor regions in the aortic and carotid bodies, which in turn send input to the medulla
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describe pneumograph
an apparatus that records variations in breathing patterns, is the best means of observing respiratory variations
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coiled rubber hose that is attached around the thorax
chest pneumograph
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Under what internal conditions does air tend to flow into the lungs?
↑ thoracic volume, and
| ↓pressure.
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Under what internal conditions does air tend to flow out of the lungs? Explain why this is so.
↑thoracic volume.
The diaphragm moves inferiorly, increasing the superior-inferior dimension; the ribs swing up and out, increasing the lateral and anterior/posterior dimensions.
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Activation of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles begins the inspiratory process. What effect does contraction of these muscles have on thoracic volume, and how is this accomplished
↑thoracic volume. The diaphragm moves inferiorly, increasing the superior-inferior dimension; the ribs swing up and out, increasing the lateral and anterior/posterior dimensions.
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What temporary physiological advantage is created by the substantial increase in chest circumference during forced inspiration?
Increases the thoracic volume more; therefore, creates a greater negative internal pressure, causing the gases to rush in quickly. Also, more “fresh” air reaches the alveoli
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The presence of a partial vacuum between the pleural membranes is integral to normal breathing movements. What would happen if an opening were made into the chest cavity, as with a puncture wound?
Destroys the partial vacuum in the pleural space and the lung on the affected side collapses.
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Which of the respiratory sounds is heard during both inspiration and expiration?
Bronchial
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Which is heard primarily during inspiration?
Vesicular
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Where did you best hear the vesicular respiratory sounds?
Hear over most of the lung area
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Why does hyperventilation produce apnea or a reduced respiratory rate?
Hyperventilation washes CO2 out of the blood. Since
| CO2 is the major chemical stimulus for inspiration, the desire or drive to breathe is decreased.
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Why does rebreathing breathed air produce an increased respiratory rate?
CO2 (exhaled) accumulates in the bag; this stimulates increased force/rate of respiration
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Where are sensory receptors sensitive to changes in O2 levels in the blood located?
Aortic bodies in the aortic arch and
| carotid bodies at the bifurcation of the common carotid artery
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What is the primary factor that initiates breathing in a newborn infant?
↑ levels of CO2 in the blood.
