Respiratory — Flashcards

Respiration may be possible at week _____ (canalicular period)

The pathogenesis of Diffuse Esophageal Spasm likely involves impaired _____ within the esophageal myenteric plexus

Tetanus toxin inhibits inhibitory release of GABA and glycine from _____ cells in the spinal cord

Erythrocytes are _____ in shape, with a large surface area-to-volume ratio for rapid gas exchange

How does the intrapleural pressure change during expiration (relative to atmosphere)? _____

Which lung capacities (2) cannot be measured on spirometry?_____

The volume of gas remaining in the lungs after normal expiration is the _____

Airflow is _____ proportional to the pressure gradient

Emphysema is characterized by loss of elastic recoil, which may lead to airway _____ during exhalation

Botulinum toxin of Clostridium botulinum targets _____ neurons