22. The Respiratory System
Pressure in the Lungs and Pleural Cavity
22. The Respiratory System
Pressure in the Lungs and Pleural Cavity
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- Textbook QuestionCary hyperventilates for several minutes before diving into a swimming pool. After he enters and begins swimming underwater, he blacks out and almost drowns. What caused this to happen?308views
- Textbook QuestionThe contraction of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles begins inspiration. What happens, in terms of volume and pressure changes in the lungs, when these muscles contract?527views
- Textbook Questiona. Differentiate clearly between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation rate. b. Which provides a more accurate measure of ventilatory efficiency, and why?383views
- Textbook QuestionWhat is the significance of (a) Boyle's law, to the process of respiration?323views
- Multiple ChoiceDuring inspiration, air moves into the lungs because __________.2116views4rank
- Multiple ChoiceThe transpulmonary pressure is the difference between the __________ and the __________ pressure.1322views5rank
- Multiple ChoiceWhat type of pressure keeps the air spaces in the lungs open?1223views5rank
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What factor is most important in keeping the lungs from collapsing?
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